ACPPGMEC Gujarat NEET PG 2026 Round 1: Seat Matrix & Vacancies

The Admission Committee for Professional Post Graduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPPGMEC), Gujarat, has released the tentative vacant seat matrix for NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling. This document lists all available seats across MD, MS, and Diploma programmes in 25 medical specialties at 88 participating medical colleges in Gujarat. The matrix breaks down seats by category—Open (OP), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Socially & Educationally Backward (SE), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS)—and by quota type: State Quota (GQ), Institutional Quota (UQ), In-Service Quota (IQ), Management Quota (MQ), and NRI Quota (NQ). A total of 2,675 seats are available for allocation in Round 1. This is a critical reference document for all NEET PG candidates preparing to participate in the counselling process.

What is this seat matrix and why does it matter?

The tentative vacant seat matrix is an official list of all seats available for allocation during NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling in Gujarat. It is published by ACPPGMEC before counselling begins so that candidates can understand the total number of seats, their distribution across specialties and colleges, and how many seats are reserved for each category and quota.

This matrix is 'tentative' because the final number of vacant seats may change slightly based on last-minute withdrawals, upgrades, or other administrative adjustments. However, it gives you a realistic picture of your chances in each specialty and college. If a specialty or college shows zero seats in your category and quota, you will not be able to secure a seat there in Round 1, no matter how high your rank is.

The matrix is essential for strategic choice-filling during counselling. By studying it carefully, you can identify which specialties and colleges have seats in your category, estimate your likely rank range, and prioritize your choices accordingly.

Total seats available: 2,675 across all categories and quotas

ACPPGMEC has released a total of 2,675 seats for NEET PG 2026 Round 1 across all programmes, specialties, and quotas. This breaks down as follows: 1,816 MD seats, 849 MS seats, and 10 Diploma seats.

By quota type, the distribution is: 1,644 State Quota (GQ) seats, 527 Institutional Quota (UQ) seats, 255 Management Quota (MQ) seats, 214 NRI Quota (NQ) seats, and 35 In-Service Quota (IQ) seats. State Quota seats form the majority and are filled on the basis of merit and category reservation. Institutional Quota seats are filled by individual colleges. Management Quota seats are typically filled through a separate process and may have different eligibility or fee structures. NRI Quota seats are reserved for Non-Resident Indian candidates and their spouses.

By category, the breakdown is: 1,377 Open (OP) seats, 326 Scheduled Tribe (ST) seats, 226 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) seats, 148 Scheduled Caste (SC) seats, and 598 Socially & Educationally Backward (SE) seats. These numbers reflect the reservation policy applicable in Gujarat for postgraduate medical education.

Specialties covered: 25 MD/MS and 6 Diploma programmes

The matrix covers 25 MD/MS specialties and 6 Diploma programmes. The MD/MS specialties include clinical and pre-clinical disciplines: Anaesthesiology (281 seats), General Medicine (305 seats), General Surgery (271 seats), Obstetrics & Gynaecology (220 seats), Paediatrics (168 seats), Pathology (213 seats), Orthopaedics (168 seats), Radio Diagnosis (125 seats), Ophthalmology (102 seats), Microbiology (100 seats), Pharmacology (84 seats), Psychiatry (54 seats), Otorhinolaryngology/ENT (88 seats), Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine (67 seats), Physiology (66 seats), Community Medicine (106 seats), Dermatology Venereology & Leprosy (58 seats), Emergency Medicine (37 seats), Forensic Medicine (33 seats), Radiation Oncology (10 seats), Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion (12 seats), Anatomy (49 seats), and Palliative Medicine (1 seat).

The Diploma programmes are: Diploma in Anesthesiology (D.A.) – 1 seat, Diploma in Community Medicine (D.C.M.) – 1 seat, Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (D.G.O.) – 4 seats, Diploma in Paediatrics (D.C.H.) – 2 seats, Diploma in Public Health (D.P.H.) – 1 seat, and Diploma in Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases (D.T.C.D.) – 1 seat.

General Medicine and Anaesthesiology have the highest number of seats (305 and 281 respectively), making them the most competitive specialties. Palliative Medicine has only 1 seat. When choosing your specialties, consider both your preference and the number of available seats in your category.

• Largest specialties: General Medicine (305), Anaesthesiology (281), General Surgery (271), Obstetrics & Gynaecology (220), Paediatrics (168)
• Smallest specialties: Palliative Medicine (1), Radiation Oncology (10), Immuno Haematology & Blood Transfusion (12)
• Pre-clinical specialties: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine
• Clinical specialties: General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, Dermatology, and others

Medical colleges participating: 88 institutions across Gujarat

The seat matrix includes seats from 88 medical colleges and institutions across Gujarat. These are identified by college codes in the matrix (e.g., AMED for Ahmedabad Medical Education Trust, BMED for Baroda Medical College, SMED for Surat Medical Education Trust, RMED for Rajkot Medical Education Trust, JMED for Jamnagar Medical Education Trust, BHUMED for Bhavnagar University Medical Education, CUMED for Charotar University of Science and Technology, GCSMED for Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, GOTMED for Gujarat Orthopaedic Training & Research Institute, KMED for Kutch Medical Education Trust, NAMOMED for Narmada Medical Education Trust, NHL for National Health Laboratory, SMC for Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, SOLMED for Saurashtra University, GMED for Gujarat Medical Education Trust, PATMED for Patan Medical College, VALMED for Valsad Medical Education Trust, HIMMED for Himmatnagar Medical Education Trust, PRMED for Pramukh Swami Medical Education Trust, MKMED for Marwadi Kanya Medical Education Trust, JUMED for Junagadh Medical Education Trust, AMRMED for Amreli Medical Education Trust, NDMED for Nadiad Medical Education Trust, VISMED for Vishwanath Medical Education Trust, ANAMED for Anand Medical Education Trust, SWAMED for Swarnim Medical Education Trust, KIRMED for Kiran Medical Education Trust, and ZYMED for Zydus Medical Education Trust).

Each college has multiple quota allocations (State Quota, Institutional Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota, and In-Service Quota). Some colleges are marked with an asterisk (*), indicating they are government or deemed-to-be-university institutions with specific quota rules. The matrix shows exactly how many seats each college has in each specialty and category.

When filling your choices, you will need to select specific college-specialty-quota combinations. The matrix helps you identify which combinations have seats available in your category. For example, if you are an SC candidate seeking Anaesthesiology, you can see that AMED-GQ (Ahmedabad Medical Education Trust, State Quota) has 2 SC seats, while BMED-GQ has 0 SC seats.

• 88 medical colleges and institutions participate in NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling
• Colleges include government, deemed-to-be-university, and private institutions
• Each college offers multiple specialties and quota types
• Colleges are identified by unique codes (e.g., AMED, BMED, SMED, RMED, JMED, NHL, SMC, NAMOMED, KMED, GCSMED, GOTMED, CUMED, BHUMED, SOLMED, GMED, PATMED, VALMED, HIMMED, PRMED, MKMED, JUMED, AMRMED, NDMED, VISMED, ANAMED, SWAMED, KIRMED, ZYMED)

Understanding the quota system: GQ, UQ, IQ, MQ, NQ

The seat matrix uses five quota codes to identify different types of seat allocations. Understanding these is critical for your choice-filling strategy.

**State Quota (GQ)**: These are seats filled by the state counselling authority (ACPPGMEC) on the basis of merit and category reservation. All candidates, whether from Gujarat or outside, can apply for State Quota seats. These seats are typically the most competitive because they are filled strictly by merit rank. The majority of seats (1,644 out of 2,675) are State Quota seats.

**Institutional Quota (UQ)**: These are seats that individual colleges can fill through their own process. The rules for Institutional Quota may vary by college and may include weightage for local candidates, board marks, or other criteria. Institutional Quota seats are typically less competitive than State Quota seats but may have different eligibility or fee structures.

**In-Service Quota (IQ)**: These seats are reserved for doctors already employed in government medical colleges or teaching hospitals in Gujarat. If you are a government doctor, you may be eligible for In-Service Quota seats. There are only 35 In-Service Quota seats across all specialties.

**Management Quota (MQ)**: These seats are filled by individual colleges through their own management process. Management Quota seats often have higher fees and may have different eligibility criteria. There are 255 Management Quota seats available.

**NRI Quota (NQ)**: These seats are reserved for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) candidates and their spouses. NRI candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria defined by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or National Medical Commission (NMC). There are 214 NRI Quota seats available. If you are an NRI candidate, you will fill choices only from NRI Quota seats.

• GQ (State Quota): 1,644 seats – filled by merit, most competitive, open to all candidates
• UQ (Institutional Quota): 527 seats – filled by individual colleges, may have local preference or other criteria
• IQ (In-Service Quota): 35 seats – reserved for government doctors employed in teaching hospitals
• MQ (Management Quota): 255 seats – filled by college management, typically higher fees
• NQ (NRI Quota): 214 seats – reserved for NRI candidates and spouses, separate eligibility criteria

Category-wise seat distribution: OP, SC, ST, SE, EWS

The matrix breaks down seats by five categories reflecting India's reservation policy for postgraduate medical education in Gujarat. Your category is determined by your caste/community status and economic background as per government definitions.

**Open (OP)**: 1,377 seats. These are unreserved seats available to all candidates, regardless of caste or economic status. Open category candidates compete on merit alone. This is the largest category by number of seats.

**Scheduled Caste (SC)**: 148 seats. These seats are reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes as defined by the Constitution of India. SC candidates compete among themselves for these reserved seats. If an SC seat remains vacant, it may be offered to the next eligible SC candidate or, in some cases, may be de-reserved and offered to Open category candidates.

**Scheduled Tribe (ST)**: 326 seats. These seats are reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes as defined by the Constitution of India. ST candidates compete among themselves for these reserved seats. ST has the second-highest number of reserved seats after SE.

**Socially & Educationally Backward (SE)**: 598 seats. These seats are reserved for candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC) as per the state's OBC list. SE has the highest number of reserved seats. SE candidates compete among themselves for these reserved seats.

**Economically Weaker Section (EWS)**: 226 seats. These seats are reserved for candidates from economically weaker sections, regardless of caste. EWS is a relatively newer category introduced to provide opportunities to economically disadvantaged candidates from the general category. EWS candidates compete among themselves for these reserved seats.

When you fill your choices, you will see only seats available in your category. For example, if you are an SC candidate, you will see SC seats and Open seats (which you can also apply for), but not ST, SE, or EWS seats. Your rank will be compared only with other candidates in your category for reserved seats, but with all candidates for Open seats.

• Open (OP): 1,377 seats – unreserved, merit-based, all candidates eligible
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 326 seats – reserved for ST candidates
• Socially & Educationally Backward (SE): 598 seats – reserved for OBC candidates
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 226 seats – reserved for economically disadvantaged candidates
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 148 seats – reserved for SC candidates

How to read the seat matrix: A step-by-step guide

The seat matrix is organized by specialty (e.g., Anaesthesiology, General Medicine) and then by college within each specialty. For each college, you will see a row showing the number of seats available in each category (OP, SC, ST, SE, EWS) and the total (TOT).

**Step 1: Find your specialty.** Locate the specialty you are interested in (e.g., 'Anaesthesiology 101'). The number after the specialty name is its code.

**Step 2: Identify the college.** Within the specialty, find the college you are interested in (e.g., 'AMED-GQ' for Ahmedabad Medical Education Trust, State Quota). The suffix indicates the quota type: -GQ for State Quota, -UQ for Institutional Quota, -IQ for In-Service Quota, -MQ for Management Quota, -NQ for NRI Quota.

**Step 3: Check your category.** Look at the column corresponding to your category (OP, SC, ST, SE, or EWS). The number in that cell is the number of seats available for your category in that college-specialty-quota combination.

**Step 4: Understand the total.** The 'TOT' column shows the total number of seats across all categories for that college-specialty-quota combination. This helps you understand the overall availability.

**Example:** If you are an SC candidate looking for Anaesthesiology at Ahmedabad Medical Education Trust (State Quota), you would find the row 'AMED-GQ' under 'Anaesthesiology 101' and look at the 'SC' column. If it shows '2', there are 2 SC seats available for you in that combination.

**Important note:** Seats marked with an asterisk (*) in the college code indicate government or deemed-to-be-university institutions. These may have different rules or restrictions. Always verify the specific rules for each college before finalizing your choices.

• Specialties are listed with their code numbers (e.g., Anaesthesiology 101, General Medicine 107)
• Colleges are listed with their quota type suffix (GQ, UQ, IQ, MQ, NQ)
• Each row shows seats available in each category: OP, SC, ST, SE, EWS, and TOT
• A '0' in a category column means no seats are available for that category in that college-specialty-quota combination
• Asterisk (*) indicates government or deemed-to-be-university institutions with specific rules

Specialty-wise seat availability: Which specialties have the most seats in your category?

The total number of seats in a specialty does not tell you how many seats are available in your specific category. For example, General Medicine has 305 total seats, but if you are an SC candidate, you need to count only the SC seats across all colleges offering General Medicine.

To find the best opportunities for your category, you should go through the matrix specialty by specialty and add up the seats available in your category. For instance, if you are an ST candidate, you would count all ST seats in Anaesthesiology (33 ST seats across all colleges), then all ST seats in General Medicine (38 ST seats), and so on.

Specialties with high total seats do not always have proportionally high seats in every category. For example, a specialty might have 200 total seats but only 10 ST seats, while another specialty with 100 total seats might have 20 ST seats. This is because the distribution of reserved seats varies by college and quota type.

The matrix includes a summary table at the end showing the total seats by specialty and quota type (IQ, UQ, GQ, MQ, NQ). This can help you quickly identify which specialties have the most seats in your quota type. For example, if you are applying for State Quota (GQ) seats, you can see that General Medicine has 175 GQ seats, Anaesthesiology has 171 GQ seats, and Pathology has 130 GQ seats.

When planning your choices, prioritize specialties where your category has a reasonable number of seats. If a specialty has zero seats in your category, you cannot secure a seat there, no matter how high your rank is.

• General Medicine: 305 total seats (largest specialty)
• Anaesthesiology: 281 total seats
• General Surgery: 271 total seats
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology: 220 total seats
• Paediatrics: 168 total seats
• Pathology: 213 total seats
• Orthopaedics: 168 total seats
• Radio Diagnosis: 125 total seats
• Ophthalmology: 102 total seats
• Microbiology: 100 total seats

College-wise seat distribution: Which colleges have the most seats?

Different colleges have different numbers of seats across specialties and quotas. Some colleges are large teaching institutions with many seats, while others are smaller and have fewer seats. The matrix shows the exact distribution for each college.

Large colleges like Narmada Medical Education Trust (NAMOMED), National Health Laboratory (NHL), Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College (SMC), and Saurashtra University (SOLMED) typically have more seats across multiple specialties. Smaller colleges or those with limited specialties have fewer seats.

When filling your choices, you should consider both the college's reputation and the number of seats available in your specialty and category. A college with many seats in your specialty and category is more likely to result in an allocation, but you should also consider the college's location, infrastructure, and academic quality.

The matrix also shows which colleges offer which specialties. For example, not all colleges offer all specialties. If you are interested in a specific specialty, you need to identify which colleges offer it and then check how many seats are available in your category at each college.

Some colleges have seats only in certain quotas. For example, a college might have State Quota and Institutional Quota seats but no Management Quota seats. This is important to know when planning your choices, especially if you are eligible for only certain quota types.

• Large colleges: NAMOMED, NHL, SMC, SOLMED, GCSMED, GOTMED, KMED, CUMED, BHUMED
• Smaller colleges: AMRMED, VISMED, ANAMED, SWAMED, KIRMED, ZYMED, PATMED, VALMED, HIMMED, PRMED, MKMED, JUMED, NDMED
• Each college offers a different mix of specialties
• Seat availability varies by college, specialty, category, and quota type
• Some colleges may have zero seats in certain specialties or categories

Important traps and things to watch out for

**Trap 1: Assuming all seats are available in your category.** The matrix shows total seats, but not all of them are available in your category. For example, a college might have 10 total seats in a specialty, but only 1 or 2 in your category. Always check the specific category column, not just the total.

**Trap 2: Confusing quota types.** State Quota (GQ) seats are filled by merit and are open to all candidates. Institutional Quota (UQ) seats may have different eligibility or local preference rules. Management Quota (MQ) seats typically have higher fees. NRI Quota (NQ) seats are only for NRI candidates. Make sure you understand which quota types you are eligible for before filling choices.

**Trap 3: Ignoring the asterisk (*) marking.** Colleges marked with an asterisk are government or deemed-to-be-university institutions and may have specific rules or restrictions. Always read the counselling brochure to understand the rules for each college.

**Trap 4: Filling choices in specialties with zero seats in your category.** If a specialty shows zero seats in your category at all colleges, you cannot secure a seat there. Do not waste a choice on such a specialty.

**Trap 5: Not considering the college's location and infrastructure.** The matrix shows only seat numbers, not the college's quality, location, or facilities. Before finalizing your choices, research the college's reputation, location, and infrastructure.

**Trap 6: Assuming the matrix is final.** The matrix is 'tentative' and may change slightly before or during counselling. Always check for updates from ACPPGMEC before the choice-filling deadline.

**Trap 7: Not reading the counselling brochure.** The seat matrix is just one part of the counselling process. The full counselling brochure contains important information about eligibility, document requirements, choice-filling rules, and allotment procedures. Read it carefully before participating in counselling.

• ⚠️ Check your specific category column, not just the total
• ⚠️ Understand the difference between quota types (GQ, UQ, IQ, MQ, NQ)
• ⚠️ Pay attention to asterisk (*) markings indicating government/deemed institutions
• ⚠️ Do not fill choices in specialties with zero seats in your category
• ⚠️ Research college quality, location, and infrastructure beyond seat numbers
• ⚠️ Remember the matrix is tentative and may be updated
• ⚠️ Read the full counselling brochure for complete information

What happens after the seat matrix is released?

After ACPPGMEC releases the tentative seat matrix, the next steps in the NEET PG 2026 Round 1 counselling process are: (1) Registration and document verification, (2) Choice-filling, (3) Allotment, and (4) Joining.

During registration, you will need to verify your documents (NEET scorecard, MBBS degree, category certificate, etc.) with ACPPGMEC. Make sure all your documents are in order and match the information in your NEET application.

After registration, you will be given a window to fill your choices. You will select college-specialty-quota combinations in order of preference. The seat matrix helps you identify which combinations have seats available in your category. You can fill as many choices as you want, but they should be in order of your preference.

After choice-filling closes, ACPPGMEC will run an allotment algorithm that matches your rank with available seats based on your choices and category. Seats will be allocated in order of merit within each category.

If you are allocated a seat, you will need to join the college within the specified time frame. If you do not join, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next eligible candidate.

The exact dates and procedures for these steps will be announced by ACPPGMEC in the counselling brochure. Keep checking the official ACPPGMEC website for updates.

• Step 1: Registration and document verification
• Step 2: Choice-filling (use the seat matrix to identify available combinations)
• Step 3: Allotment based on merit and choices
• Step 4: Joining the allocated college
• Check ACPPGMEC website for exact dates and procedures

Frequently asked questions

The tentative seat matrix for NEET PG 2026 Round 1 is now available. Study it carefully to understand the total seats available, their distribution across specialties and colleges, and the number of seats in your category and quota type. Use this information to plan your choices strategically. Remember that the matrix is tentative and may be updated—check the ACPPGMEC website regularly for any changes. Read the full counselling brochure for complete information about eligibility, document requirements, choice-filling procedures, and allotment rules. If you have any doubts, contact ACPPGMEC directly or visit their official website at https://medadmgujarat.ncode.in.