Andhra Pradesh NEET PG 2026-27: Management Quota Seat Matrix

Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Andhra Pradesh, has published the complete Management Quota (MQ) seat matrix for postgraduate medical counselling in the 2026-27 academic session. This matrix shows the exact number of seats available across 16 participating medical colleges for MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses, broken down by specialty and category. The seat matrix is essential for candidates to understand seat availability before registering for counselling and making their specialty and college choices. This document covers clinical degrees (MD and MS), clinical diplomas (DCH, DA, DTCD, and others), and non-clinical degrees and diplomas across all participating institutions.

What is the Management Quota Seat Matrix?

The Management Quota (MQ) seat matrix is an official document that shows how many postgraduate seats are available for private/management admission at each medical college in Andhra Pradesh for the 2026-27 academic year. Unlike government-funded seats (which are filled through merit-based counselling), Management Quota seats are filled directly by the colleges through their own selection process, often at a higher fee.

This matrix is published by Dr NTR University of Health Sciences to give candidates transparency about seat availability before they apply. It helps you understand which specialties have seats at which colleges, and how many seats fall into each category (Management Quota, Scheduled Caste Category 1A, 1B, 2, and 3).

Which Colleges and Specialties Are Covered?

The seat matrix covers 16 medical colleges across Andhra Pradesh. These include government medical colleges (GMCE Visakhapatnam, GMCM Vijayawada, GMCR Rajahmundry, GMCV Vikarabad), private medical colleges (ASRAM Eluru, KIMS Amalapuram, GSL Rajahmundry, KATURI Guntur, Dr. PSIMS Gannavaram, MIMS Vizianagaram, GEMS Srikakulam, NRI Visakhapatnam, GVPT Vizag, NMC Nellore, PES Kuppam, SANTHIRAM Nandyala, VMC Kurnool, APOLLO Chittoor, BMC Tirupati, FIMS Kadapa, and NIMRA Ibrahimpatnam).

The specialties listed include clinical degrees (MD General Medicine, MD Paediatrics, MD Anaesthesia, MD Psychiatry, MD Dermatology, MD Radiology, MD Emergency Medicine, MD Transfusion Medicine, MD Family Medicine, MD Nuclear Medicine, MS General Surgery, MS Orthopaedics, MS Ophthalmology, MS ENT, MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology), clinical diplomas (DCH, DA, DTCD, DDVL, DMRD, DPM, D Ortho, DO, DLO, DGO), and non-clinical degrees and diplomas (MD Anatomy, MD Physiology, MD Biochemistry, MD Pathology, MD Microbiology, MD Pharmacology, MD Forensic Medicine, MD Community Medicine, MD Hospital Administration, DCP, DPH).

• Government colleges: GMCE Visakhapatnam, GMCM Vijayawada, GMCR Rajahmundry, GMCV Vikarabad
• Private colleges: ASRAM Eluru, KIMS Amalapuram, GSL Rajahmundry, KATURI Guntur, Dr. PSIMS Gannavaram, MIMS Vizianagaram, GEMS Srikakulam, NRI Visakhapatnam, GVPT Vizag, NMC Nellore, PES Kuppam, SANTHIRAM Nandyala, VMC Kurnool, APOLLO Chittoor, BMC Tirupati, FIMS Kadapa, NIMRA Ibrahimpatnam

Understanding the Seat Categories

The seat matrix divides seats into five categories: MQ (Management Quota), S-1A, S-1B, S-2, and S-3. These categories refer to reserved seats for different social groups under Andhra Pradesh's reservation policy. MQ seats are unreserved and open to all candidates. S-1A, S-1B, S-2, and S-3 are reserved categories for Scheduled Castes and other backward classes as per state policy.

Each specialty at each college shows how many seats are available in each category. For example, MD General Medicine at GMCE Visakhapatnam may have 1 MQ seat, 1 S-1A seat, 4 S-1B seats, 3 S-2 seats, and 2 S-3 seats. When you register for counselling, you will be eligible to apply for seats in your category based on your caste certificate and reservation status.

• MQ (Management Quota): Unreserved seats open to all candidates
• S-1A: Reserved category (Scheduled Caste sub-group 1A)
• S-1B: Reserved category (Scheduled Caste sub-group 1B)
• S-2: Reserved category (Other Backward Class sub-group 2)
• S-3: Reserved category (Other Backward Class sub-group 3)

How to Read the Seat Matrix Tables

The seat matrix is presented in three large tables, one for each geographic region of Andhra Pradesh. Each table lists specialties in rows and colleges in columns. Under each college name, you will see five sub-columns: MQ, S-1A, S-1B, S-2, and S-3. The number in each cell tells you how many seats are available in that specialty, at that college, in that category.

For example, if you look at MD General Medicine (row 1) at GMCE Visakhapatnam (first college in the first table), you will see: MQ = 1, S-1A = 1, S-1B = 4, S-2 = 3, S-3 = 2. This means there is 1 unreserved Management Quota seat, 1 S-1A reserved seat, 4 S-1B reserved seats, 3 S-2 reserved seats, and 2 S-3 reserved seats for MD General Medicine at that college.

A zero (0) in a cell means no seats are available in that specialty, college, and category combination. Many clinical diplomas and some non-clinical specialties show all zeros across most colleges, indicating very limited or no availability.

• Rows = specialties (MD, MS, PG Diplomas)
• Columns = colleges
• Sub-columns under each college = seat categories (MQ, S-1A, S-1B, S-2, S-3)
• Numbers = seat count; 0 = no seats available

Key Specialties with High Seat Availability

Some specialties have significantly more Management Quota seats than others. MD General Medicine, MS General Surgery, MD Anaesthesia, and MS Orthopaedics typically have the highest seat counts across colleges. These are popular specialties with broader clinical scope and are offered at most institutions.

Specialties like MD Psychiatry, MD Dermatology, MD Radiology, and MS ENT have moderate seat availability. Rare specialties such as MD Nuclear Medicine, MD Transfusion Medicine, MD Family Medicine, and MD Emergency Medicine have very few or zero seats at most colleges. Clinical diplomas (DCH, DA, DTCD, DDVL, DMRD, DPM, D Ortho, DO, DLO, DGO) show zero seats across all colleges in this Management Quota matrix, indicating they may not be offered under Management Quota in 2026-27.

• High availability: MD General Medicine, MS General Surgery, MD Anaesthesia, MS Orthopaedics, MD Paediatrics, MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Moderate availability: MD Psychiatry, MD Dermatology, MD Radiology, MS ENT, MS Ophthalmology
• Low/no availability: MD Nuclear Medicine, MD Transfusion Medicine, MD Family Medicine, MD Emergency Medicine, all clinical diplomas

College-Wise Seat Distribution

Government colleges (GMCE, GMCM, GMCR, GMCV) typically offer more Management Quota seats in popular specialties compared to some private colleges. However, the exact number varies by specialty and college. For instance, GMCE Visakhapatnam and GMCM Vijayawada have higher seat counts in MD General Medicine and MS General Surgery, while smaller colleges like GMCV Vikarabad and GMCR Rajahmundry have fewer seats.

Private colleges show varied seat availability. Larger private institutions like KIMS Amalapuram, ASRAM Eluru, and Dr. PSIMS Gannavaram offer reasonable seat counts in popular specialties. Smaller private colleges may have very limited seats or zero seats in many specialties. NRI seats (marked separately in some colleges) are typically reserved for Non-Resident Indian candidates and their families.

• Larger colleges (GMCE, GMCM, KIMS, ASRAM, Dr. PSIMS): More seats in popular specialties
• Smaller colleges (GMCV, GMCR, PES, NMC): Fewer seats, limited specialty options
• NRI seats: Reserved for Non-Resident Indian candidates at designated colleges

Important Notes on Management Quota Seats

Management Quota seats are NOT filled through the official NEET-PG counselling process run by Dr NTR University. Instead, each college fills these seats directly through its own admission process. This means you must contact the college directly to apply for Management Quota seats, submit your application, and pay the required fees. The college will conduct its own merit assessment (usually based on NEET-PG score, interview, or both) and issue admission letters.

Management Quota seats typically cost significantly more than government-funded seats. Fees vary by college and specialty but are generally several times higher than the fees for merit-based government seats. Before applying, confirm the exact fee structure, admission criteria, and timeline with the college directly.

Reservation rules (S-1A, S-1B, S-2, S-3) apply to Management Quota seats as well. If you belong to a reserved category and have a valid caste certificate, you are eligible to apply for reserved seats at the college. However, the college's own admission process will determine final selection.

• Management Quota seats are filled by colleges directly, NOT through official counselling
• Contact colleges directly to apply; do not wait for counselling registration
• Fees are significantly higher than government-funded seats
• Reservation categories apply; bring valid caste certificate if applicable
• Each college has its own admission criteria and timeline

How to Use This Seat Matrix for Your Planning

Step 1: Identify your preferred specialties. Look at the seat matrix and note which specialties have seats at colleges you are interested in. If a specialty shows zero seats across all colleges, it is not available under Management Quota in 2026-27.

Step 2: Check seat availability in your category. If you belong to a reserved category (S-1A, S-1B, S-2, or S-3), look at the numbers in your category column. If all cells in your category show zero, you may not have seats available in that specialty at that college.

Step 3: Note the colleges offering your specialty. Once you have identified specialties with available seats, list the colleges that offer them. This will help you prioritize which colleges to contact for Management Quota admission.

Step 4: Contact colleges directly. Do not wait for counselling. Reach out to the colleges' admission offices, ask about their Management Quota application process, fees, deadlines, and required documents. Many colleges fill Management Quota seats before the official counselling process begins.

• Identify preferred specialties from the matrix
• Check seat availability in your reservation category
• List colleges offering your specialty
• Contact colleges directly for Management Quota application details
• Apply early; Management Quota seats fill quickly

Specialties with Zero Seats (Not Available Under Management Quota)

Several specialties show zero seats across all colleges in this Management Quota matrix. These include all clinical diplomas (DCH, DA, DTCD, DDVL, DMRD, DPM, D Ortho, DO, DLO, DGO), MD Nuclear Medicine, and some non-clinical specialties. This does not mean these courses are not offered in Andhra Pradesh; it means they are not available under Management Quota in 2026-27. They may be available through merit-based government counselling or at colleges outside this list.

If you are interested in a specialty with zero Management Quota seats, check the official NEET-PG counselling schedule and merit list when they are released. Your specialty may be available through merit-based admission at government colleges.

• Clinical diplomas: DCH, DA, DTCD, DDVL, DMRD, DPM, D Ortho, DO, DLO, DGO (all zero seats)
• MD Nuclear Medicine (zero seats)
• Some non-clinical specialties (limited or zero seats)
• Check merit-based counselling for these specialties

Frequently asked questions

This Management Quota seat matrix is your first step in planning your postgraduate admission. Use it to identify specialties and colleges of interest, then contact those colleges directly to learn about their Management Quota application process, fees, and deadlines. Do not wait for official counselling—apply to colleges immediately after the NEET-PG result is announced. Remember that Management Quota seats are filled by colleges directly and fill quickly. For merit-based government seats, watch for the official NEET-PG counselling schedule from Dr NTR University.