The MCC has released the NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat matrix with course-wise, category-wise, and quota-wise seat details. It covers MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing seats under AIQ, Deemed and Central Universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC, AMU, and other participating quotas. Candidates should check the matrix before choice filling.
Round 1 Seat Matrix: What You Need to Know
According to the released matrix, a total of 31,728 seats are up for grabs in this round across three courses.
| Course | Seats Available |
|---|---|
| MBBS | 27,292 |
| BDS | 4,068 |
| BSc Nursing | 368 |
| Total | 31,728 |
The Round 1 seat matrix spans 33 states and union territories.
The matrix, available as a PDF on the MCC website, provides a college-by-college and category-wise (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Open, PwBD) breakdown of available seats. It also includes seats reserved under special quotas like ESIC and AFMS
NEET UG Round 1 Seat Matrix 2026
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 |
| Total (Top 10) | 24,702 |
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 |
| Total | 31,728 |
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 |
| Total | 31,728 |
What Candidates Should Check
- Check Seat Availability: Verify the seat matrix for your preferred institute, course, and category before filling or rearranging choices.
- Confirm Quota Eligibility: Check the eligibility rules separately for AIIMS, JIPMER, Deemed Universities, ESIC, AMU, and Delhi University seats.
- Seat Matrix May Change: Round 1 seat numbers are provisional and may be revised in later rounds due to withdrawals, new seats, or court orders.
- Track MCC Updates: Regularly visit the official MCC website for revised seat matrices and corrections during the counselling process.
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.