The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the seat matrix for Round 1 of NEET UG 2026 counselling. The matrix lists course-wise, category-wise, and quota-wise seat availability across medical, dental, and nursing institutes participating under the All India Quota, Deemed Universities, Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC, AMU, and other quotas. Candidates can refer to the matrix before starting or revising their choice filling for Round 1.
NEET UG Round 1 Seat Matrix 2026
Total Seats Available in Round 1
| Course | Seats | Institutes |
| MBBS | 27,292 | 515 |
| BDS | 4,068 | 84 |
| B.Sc. Nursing | 368 | 7 |
| Total | 31,728 | 606 |
The Round 1 seat matrix spans 33 states and union territories.
State-wise Seat Distribution (Top States)
| State/UT | Total Seats |
| Tamil Nadu | 5,683 |
| Maharashtra | 5,081 |
| Karnataka | 4,475 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1,797 |
| Delhi | 1,758 |
| Telangana | 1,492 |
| Odisha | 1,362 |
| Puducherry | 1,239 |
| West Bengal | 928 |
| Rajasthan | 887 |
Quota-wise Seat Distribution
| Institute Type | Seats |
| Deemed Universities | 16,975 |
| All India Quota (state government colleges) | 9,654 |
| AIIMS | 2,407 |
| Central Universities | 1,428 |
| ESIC | 708 |
| BSc Nursing (NEET UG) | 313 |
| JIPMER | 243 |
Category-wise Break-up (excluding PwBD sub-quota)
| Category | Seats |
| Open (OP) | 23,132 |
| BC/OBC | 3,915 |
| SC | 2,171 |
| EWS | 1,422 |
| ST | 1,088 |
What Candidates Should Check
- Verify the seat matrix for the specific institute, course, and category they are targeting before filling or reordering choices.
- Cross-check quota eligibility – AIIMS, JIPMER, Deemed Universities, ESIC, AMU, and Delhi University seats each carry separate eligibility conditions.
- Note that seat numbers in the Round 1 matrix are provisional and may be revised in later rounds based on withdrawals, additions, or court orders.
- Keep tracking the official MCC website for updates, since seat matrices are typically republished with corrections during the counselling window.
Candidates preparing for MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling are advised to shortlist their preferred colleges using this seat matrix alongside the previous year’s closing ranks before locking their final choices
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