MD Pharmacology is a three-year postgraduate paraclinical medical course focused on how medicines act in the body, their uses, side effects and clinical applications. A total of 1,614 seats across 416 colleges and NEET PG 2025 cutoffs as historical guidance for 2026 admission planning.
The cutoffs below are from the 2025 counselling cycle, not 2026 allotments. Confirm the latest seats, fees and admission rules through the official seat matrix and counselling notices before filling choices.
Course Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Course | MD Pharmacology |
| Course type | Paraclinical MD |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Colleges listed | 416 |
| Seats listed | 1,614 |
| Government quota tuition | ₹1,000–₹12,95,000 per year |
| Management quota tuition | ₹10,000–₹36,00,000 per year |
| NRI quota tuition | $2,500–₹40,81,014 per year |
Statewise MD Pharmacology Seats
| State | Colleges | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 57 | 196 |
| Maharashtra | 45 | 178 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 40 | 168 |
| Gujarat | 22 | 120 |
| Telangana | 28 | 106 |
| Tamil Nadu | 33 | 100 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 23 | 86 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 24 | 82 |
| Rajasthan | 16 | 76 |
| Bihar | 16 | 58 |
| West Bengal | 16 | 55 |
| Uttarakhand | 7 | 53 |
| Kerala | 18 | 45 |
| Delhi | 7 | 43 |
| Odisha | 7 | 37 |
| Haryana | 10 | 32 |
| Puducherry | 8 | 29 |
| Punjab | 7 | 25 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 4 | 23 |
| Chhattisgarh | 7 | 23 |
| Assam | 5 | 19 |
| Chandigarh | 2 | 12 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 4 | 11 |
| Jharkhand | 2 | 10 |
| Goa | 1 | 10 |
| Manipur | 2 | 6 |
| Tripura | 2 | 5 |
| Meghalaya | 1 | 2 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | 2 |
| Sikkim | 1 | 2 |
Quota Wise MD Pharmacology 2025 Closing Score Cutoff
These are the opening and closing scores reported for 2025 counselling. They are historical figures and should not be treated as a 2026 cutoff or admission guarantee.
| Quota | Counselling route | Opening score | Closing score |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIQ | All India counselling | 55 | 566 |
| DUQ | Delhi University internal counselling | 141 | 525 |
| IPQ | Indraprastha University counselling | 361 | 428 |
| MNQ | Deemed university counselling | 68 | 445 |
| MQ | Management counselling | 89 | 468 |
| OPMQ | Open management counselling | 0 | 436 |
| SQ | State counselling | 0 | 583 |
All India Category Wise MD Pharmacology Cutoff
The page reports these Round 1 MCC 2025 closing scores and allotted-seat counts:
| Category | Closing score | Seats allotted |
|---|---|---|
| General | 553 | 138 |
| OBC | 530 | 105 |
| EWS | 482 | 40 |
| SC | 445 | 53 |
| ST | 401 | 25 |
The category-wise allotment counts total 361, while the course summary lists 1,614 seats. This indicates the figures cover only the reported AIQ Round 1 allotments, not all seats or counselling rounds.
Top Ranking MD Pharmacology Colleges/Hospitals in India
The source lists these colleges in order of candidate preference during NEET PG 2025 All India Quota counselling. This reflects preference patterns, not an independent assessment of teaching quality.
| Preference | College | State | District | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seth G. S. Medical College | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | Government |
| 2 | Madras Government Medical College | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | Government |
| 3 | University College of Medical Sciences | Delhi | North East Delhi | Government |
| 4 | Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, Mumbai | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | Government |
| 5 | ESI Medical College, Chennai | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | Government-aided |
| 6 | Bundelkhand Government Medical College | Madhya Pradesh | Sagar | Government |
| 7 | B. J. Government Medical College, Pune | Maharashtra | Pune | Government |
| 8 | Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | Government |
| 9 | Grant Medical College, Mumbai | Maharashtra | Mumbai City | Government |
| 10 | Pt. D. D. U. Medical College | Gujarat | Rajkot | Government |
| 11 | RCSM Government Medical College | Maharashtra | Kolhapur | Government |
| 12 | Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College | Himachal Pradesh | Kangra | Government |
| 13 | Government Medical College, Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Government |
| 14 | Government Medical College, Kottayam | Kerala | Kottayam | Government |
| 15 | VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital | Delhi | South Delhi | Government |
Further Training Options
The linked page lists DM Medical Genetics and DM Clinical Pharmacology as eligible super-specialty courses after MD Pharmacology. It also lists DNBSS Medical Genetics as a related DNB super-specialty pathway. Confirm eligibility and counselling requirements with the current official rules.
Admission and Eligibility
Candidates generally need an MBBS degree, valid medical registration, completion of the compulsory internship by the applicable deadline and a qualifying NEET PG score. Admission is through MCC or the relevant state counselling authority, depending on the seat and institution. The current information bulletin sets the exact requirements.
FAQs
Q. How many MD Pharmacology seats are listed?
A. The linked page lists 1,614 seats across 416 colleges. Confirm current approved intake in the latest official seat matrix.
Q. What was the 2025 AIQ closing score?
A. The source reports a Round 1 MCC General-category closing score of 553. This is historical data, not the 2026 cutoff.
Q. Are 2026 closing scores available?
A. The 2026 closing scores will be known after counselling allotment results are published. Check official MCC and state counselling results for confirmed figures.
Q. Which state has the most listed seats?
A. Karnataka has the largest listed total, with 196 seats across 57 colleges.
Q. Where can I verify fees and seat availability?
A. Use the latest official seat matrix, counselling prospectus and college fee schedule. Fees and intake can vary by institution, quota and admission year.