The NEET 2026 MBBS Seat Matrix shows how MBBS/BDS seats across India are divided between Government and Private institutions, and between All India Quota and State Quota. The exact, finalised seat matrix for the year is released by MCC and respective State authorities closer to counselling, after NMC approves the year’s total intake.
How MBBS/BDS Seats Are Distributed
| Seat Category | How It Works |
|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges — AIQ (15%) | Allotted centrally by MCC, open to candidates from any state, based on AIR |
| Government Medical Colleges — State Quota (85%) | Allotted by the respective state directorate, usually requires domicile |
| Private Medical Colleges | Allotted through state counselling (or central, for a few deemed universities), fee structure set by the institution/state fee committee |
| Central Institutions (AIIMS / JIPMER / ESIC / AFMC) | 100% seats allotted through AIQ counselling by MCC, regardless of home state |
| Deemed Universities | Counselling conducted centrally by MCC, separate fee structures apply |
Exact seat numbers (total MBBS/BDS seats, college-wise breakup) are published officially by MCC and the National Medical Commission (NMC) closer to the counselling dates. Always refer to mcc.nic.in for the authoritative, updated seat matrix once released for NEET 2026.
Plan Your Counselling Strategy
Use the College Predictor and Marks vs Rank pages alongside this seat matrix overview to plan a realistic choice-filling strategy once the official seat matrix is released.
Frequently Asked Questions
All India Rank (AIR) is the overall rank among all NEET 2026 candidates regardless of category. Category Rank is the rank within a specific category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD). The Category Rank is used for state quota and reserved category seat allotment. Both ranks are printed on the NEET scorecard. AIQ counselling uses AIR for General seats and Category Rank for reserved seats.
All India Quota (AIQ): 15% of Government medical college seats (not in private colleges), plus all AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC, AFMC seats. Conducted by MCC on mcc.nic.in. Open to candidates from all states. State Quota: 85% of Govt. college seats + all seats in Private and Deemed Medical Colleges in the state. Conducted by respective State Authorities. Domicile/state residence certificate may be required for state quota.