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General medicine leads top 100 NEET-PG 2026 Round 1 allotments
In the first round of NEET-PG 2026 counselling, general medicine received 51 of the first 100 allotments, compared with 28 for radiodiagnosis.
Dermatology had six allotments, while paediatrics and general surgery had three each.
The choices reflect different career priorities: general medicine offers clinical work and routes to super-specialisation, while radiology can bring higher earnings earlier.
Doctors say general medicine may take longer to pay off because further training and building a practice can add years.
Some candidates may also be weighing AI’s growing role in radiology, though human expertise will still be needed.
The figures show which specialties the top 100 candidates chose in Round 1, but the final career choice depends on individual priorities.
General medicine accounted for 51 of the first 100 NEET-PG 2026 Round 1 allotments, more than any other specialty.
Radiodiagnosis had 28 allotments among the first 100 entries, while dermatology had six.
Paediatrics and general surgery had three allotments each.
Doctors said candidates may weigh clinical interests, work-life balance and earning potential when choosing a specialty.
Some candidates may also consider the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on radiology.
- Who
- Candidates receiving allotments among the first 100 entries in NEET-PG 2026 Round 1.
- What
- General medicine led the allotments, with 51 seats. Radiodiagnosis had 28.
- When
- NEET-PG 2026 Round 1; the article was published on October 27, 2026.
- Where
- India; the article reports on the Medical Counselling Committee’s allotment list.
- Why
- Doctors said specialty choices reflect different career priorities, including clinical interests and earning potential.
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- General medicine
- 51 of the first 100 allotments
- Radiodiagnosis
- 28 of the first 100 allotments
- Dermatology
- 6 allotments
- Paediatrics
- 3 allotments
- General surgery
- 3 allotments
What people are saying
General medicine appeals to candidates who enjoy clinical challenges, patient interaction and managing complex diseases. While the financial rewards may take longer to materialise, the scope for super-specialisation and professional growth is immense. Ultimately, the choice should be guided by what fulfils you as a doctor, not just by how quickly you can start earning,