NEET PG 2025 – Punjab Round 1 NRI Quota Allotment Analysis | 33 Seats, 19 Still Vacant in Clinical Branches

In this blog, we break down the Punjab NEET PG 2025 Round 1 NRI quota status:

• Category 1 – NRI students from Punjab

• Category 2 – NRI students from other states

We will see:

• How many seats were available in each clinical branch

• How many were allotted vs still vacant

• What this means for Round 2 and future rounds

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NRI Quota in Punjab – Quick Recap

In Punjab PG counselling for NRI category:

• Category 1: NRI candidates who belong to Punjab

• Category 2: NRI candidates from other states

This analysis covers Round 1 allotment for clinical branches only and shows where seats are still vacant.

Radiology (Radio Diagnosis)

• Total Seats: 4

• Allotted: 3

• Vacant: 1

Allotments:

• 1 seat – CMC, Ludhiana

• 1 seat – DMC, Ludhiana

• 1 seat – SGRD (Non-Sikh Minority quota)

All 3 allotted seats went to Category 1 (Punjab NRI) students.
1 radiology seat is still vacant.

Dermatology (DVL)

• Total Seats: 1

• Allotted: 0

• Vacant: 1

• 1 seat in SGRD – Sikh Minority quota

• This seat is completely vacant after Round 1.

General Medicine

• Total Seats: 5

• Allotted: 3

• Vacant: 2

Allotments:

• 1 seat – CMC

• 2 seats – DMC

Vacant:

• 1 seat – SGRD Non-Sikh Minority quota

• 1 seat – SGRD Sikh Minority quota

So even in a high-demand branch like Medicine, 2 NRI seats are still empty.

Pediatrics

• Total Seats: 2

• Allotted: 1

• Vacant: 1

Allotted:

• 1 seat – DMC, Ludhiana

Vacant:

• 1 seat – CMC, Ludhiana (still vacant)

This is interesting: even a CMC Pediatrics NRI seat is lying vacant.

Orthopaedics

• Total Seats: 4

• Allotted: 1

• Vacant: 3

Allotted:

• 1 seat – DMC, Ludhiana

Vacant:

• 1 seat – CMC, Ludhiana

• 1 seat – SGRD Non-Sikh Minority

• 1 seat – SGRD Sikh Minority

So 3 out of 4 Ortho NRI seats are still vacant.

Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Gynae)

• Total Seats: 3

• Allotted: 2

• Vacant: 1

Allotted:

• 1 seat – CMC

• 1 seat – DMC

Vacant:

• 1 seat – Gian Sagar (still vacant)

General Surgery

• Total Seats: 4

• Allotted: 2

• Vacant: 2

Allotted:

• 1 seat – CMC

• 1 seat – DMC

Vacant:

• 1 seat – SGRD Sikh Minority quota

• 1 seat – SGRD Non-Sikh Minority quota

Both NRI surgery seats in SGRD are empty after Round 1.

Ophthalmology

• Total Seats: 2

• Allotted: 1

• Vacant: 1

Allotted:

• 1 seat – CMC

Vacant:

• 1 seat – SGRD Sikh Minority quota

ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)

• Total Seats: 2

• Allotted: 0

• Vacant: 2

• 1 seat – CMC (vacant)

• 1 seat – DMC (vacant)

Both ENT NRI seats are fully vacant after Round 1.

Anaesthesia (likely NSCC/NSCCIA)

• Total Seats: 5

• Allotted: 1

• Vacant: 4

Allotted:

• 1 seat – CMC

Vacant:

• 2 seats – DMC

• 1 seat – SGRD Non-Minority quota

• 1 seat – SGRD Minority quota

So 4 out of 5 NRI Anaesthesia seats are empty.

Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine

• Total Seats: 1

• Allotted: 0

• Vacant: 1

• 1 seat – SGRD Sikh Minority quota

• This seat is fully vacant after Round 1.

Overall Numbers – Punjab NRI PG Round 1

• Total NRI Clinical Seats: 33

• Allotted: 14

• Vacant: 19

So, more than half (19/33) clinical NRI seats are still vacant after Round 1.

Why This Matters for Percentile & Future Rounds

Round 1 is usually the stage where:

• Maximum allotments should happen

• Base is created for how much percentile may dip later

But here in Punjab:

• Only 14 out of 33 seats are taken

• 19 seats are still vacant

• In Round 2, some shuffling/upgradation will happen

• Very few new NRI applicants (maybe 3–4 fresh applications) are expected

This means:

• Even in Round 2, many NRI seats in Punjab are likely to remain available

• On top of that, among the 14 allotted seats, around 8 students have also got MCC seats in Deemed Universities

• These students will finally have to decide:

  • Will they join Punjab NRI seat, or

  • Will they join MCC Deemed seat?

If some of them choose MCC/Deemed, more NRI seats in Punjab will open up again.

Estimated:

• Out of 14 current allotments, only 8–10 may finally join in Punjab

• So 4–6 more seats can also remain empty after joining is over

This makes Punjab a very important state to watch for NRI Round 2 opportunities.

FAQ – Common Questions from Parents & Students

Q1. How many NRI clinical seats were there in Punjab Round 1?

There were 33 NRI clinical seats in total across branches and colleges.

Q2. How many NRI seats are still vacant?

19 seats are still vacant after Round 1.

Q3. Will NRI vacancies be visible in Round 2 also?

Yes. Because:

• 19 are already vacant

• Plus some students may leave their Punjab NRI seats if they join MCC/Deemed colleges

So, NRI vacancies will definitely appear in Round 2.

Q4. Is Punjab a good option for NRI PG students now?

Yes, especially because:

• Many clinical seats are vacant

• There is less fresh competition from new applicants

• Students with the right guidance can target specific branches and institutes.

Need Help Planning NRI PG in Punjab or Other States?

If you:

• Are an NRI or NRI Sponsored student

• Want to use these vacancies smartly

• Need help choosing between Punjab, Deemed Universities, and other states

our team can guide you with:

• State-wise NRI vacancy strategy

• MCC vs Punjab seat decision

• Branch and college planning for upcoming rounds

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