Seat Matrix 2026
Total seats, college breakdown, and state-wise distribution for NEET UG 2026. All figures from NMC and MCC official publications.
Total seats at a glance
1,29,603
Total MBBS seats
824 medical colleges
~63,683
Government seats (approx.)
49% of total MBBS
~65,343
Private + Deemed seats (approx.)
51% of total MBBS
~28,000
BDS seats
313 dental colleges
52,720
AYUSH seats
BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / BSMS
Central institutions (100% MCC AIQ)
| Institution | Colleges | Seats | Counselling |
|---|---|---|---|
AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) No state quota. Separate merit list but same NEET UG score. | 21 | 2,196 | 100% MCC AIQ |
JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute, Puducherry) No state quota. | 1 (+ satellite campus) | 200 | 100% MCC AIQ |
State-wise MBBS seat highlights
Select high-seat states shown. Full matrix available on MCC / NMC portals. Source: NMC 2026.
| State | MBBS Seats | College Types |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 11,846 | Govt + Private + Deemed |
| Karnataka | 12,545 | Govt + Private + Deemed |
| Uttar Pradesh | 12,050 | Govt + Private |
| Tamil Nadu | 11,200 | Govt + Private + Deemed |
| Rajasthan | 7,350 | Govt + Private |
| Gujarat | 6,700 | Govt + Private |
| Andhra Pradesh | 6,100 | Govt + Private |
| Telangana | 5,800 | Govt + Private + Deemed |
* Figures include government, private, aided, and deemed seats. BDS seats are separate.
BDS and AYUSH overview
~28,000
BDS (Dental) seats
313 dental colleges across India
Counselled via MCC AIQ (15%) and state quota (85%) — same structure as MBBS.
52,720
AYUSH seats
BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / BSMS · AACCC 2026
Counselled via AACCC centrally and state AYUSH authorities for state quota seats.
AYUSH details →How to read the MCC seat matrix
The MCC seat matrix at mcc.nic.in lets you filter by five dimensions:
| Filter | Options | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Course | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS | Select MBBS for allopathy. BDS for dentistry. BAMS/BHMS/BUMS/BSMS for AYUSH. |
| College type | Government, Private Unaided, Private Aided, Deemed, Central University, AIIMS, JIPMER | Government colleges have lowest fees. Deemed universities have their own fee structure. |
| Quota | All India Quota (AIQ), State Quota (SQ), Management, NRI | AIQ = 15% open nationally. State Quota = 85%, domicile required. |
| State / UT | All 28 states + 8 UTs | Filter by state to see colleges where your domicile qualifies for state quota. |
| Category | UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD | Cutoffs differ by category. Check both AIQ and state quota cutoffs for your category. |
NMC — Approved Medical Colleges & Seat Data 2026
Source: National Medical Commission · Published May 2026 · EduPath verified Jun 2026
Visit official sourceMCC — Seat Matrix & Counselling Data
Source: Medical Counselling Committee, MoHFW · Published Apr 2026 · EduPath verified Jun 2026
Visit official sourceSeat counts are updated by NMC after court orders and fresh approvals. Figures shown are from the latest available NMC/MCC data for 2026. Always verify at official portals before applying.