If you're a Gujarat-domicile NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping to get into MBBS or BDS through the state quota, a key document just landed on your desk: the Round 1 seat matrix. Released by the Admission Committee for Professional Undergraduate Medical Educational Courses (ACPUGMEC) on medadmgujarat.ncode.in, this matrix tells you exactly how many seats exist at each participating college, broken down by category. Without checking it carefully before you fill and lock your choices, you risk wasting preference slots on colleges or categories where you have no realistic chance. This piece breaks down what the matrix contains and how to use it well.
Before locking Round 1 choices, every Gujarat-domicile candidate should download both the MBBS and BDS seat matrix PDFs and check the exact seat count in their own reservation category at each college they plan to select.
What the seat matrix actually shows
The seat matrix is essentially a spreadsheet of colleges versus categories. For every participating institution, it lists how many seats are available under Unreserved/General, SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, and PwD horizontal reservation. ACPUGMEC has issued this as two separate PDFs — one for MBBS and one for BDS — both open for public download on the portal.
This is not the final allotment. It is the base data candidates use during choice filling, showing the maximum pool of seats they could possibly be allotted in Round 1 of the 2026-27 state quota cycle.
Which colleges are covered
The Round 1 matrix spans six distinct types of institutions, and each type carries its own fee structure and admission rules — an important detail because a management-quota fee at a self-financed college can be several times a government college fee for the same MBBS degree.
- Government Medical Colleges run by the state Health Department
- GMERS Medical Colleges managed by the Gujarat Medical Education and Research Society
- Municipal Corporation Medical Colleges, such as AMC MET and SMIMER
- Self-Financed Medical Colleges affiliated with state universities
- Government Dental College, Ahmedabad
- Self-Financed Dental Colleges across Gujarat
Quota types: what state quota candidates should note
The seat matrix released now covers state quota seats — the main pool for Gujarat-domicile candidates going through ACPUGMEC. Self-financed colleges also have management quota and NRI quota seats, but these are handled separately by the respective colleges after the state quota rounds are completed. A state-quota candidate should focus only on the seats listed for state quota in this matrix and not confuse them with management or NRI seats, which follow different eligibility and fee rules.
Reservation categories in the matrix
The category-wise break-up follows Gujarat's reservation framework. Candidates should locate the row matching their own certified category rather than assuming seat numbers apply uniformly across categories.
- Unreserved/General (UR)
- Scheduled Caste (SC)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST)
- Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC)
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD) — horizontal reservation, applied within other categories
Eligibility and documents to keep ready
To use this matrix meaningfully, you must first qualify for Gujarat's state quota: a valid NEET UG 2026 qualifying score, Gujarat domicile, and Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, plus English as a subject studied. Category-based minimum qualifying marks follow the norms set by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and Dental Council rules.
Before choice filling opens, gather your paperwork so verification does not slow you down at the last moment.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard and rank letter
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- School leaving certificate from a Gujarat institution
- Gujarat domicile certificate from a competent authority
- Category certificate (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS), plus non-creamy layer certificate for SEBC where applicable
- PwD certificate from a designated medical board, if relevant
- Aadhaar card and recent passport-size photographs
How to check the matrix and what comes next
Visit medadmgujarat.ncode.in, go to the UG 2026 section, and open the Round 1 seat matrix link for either the medical or dental PDF. Locate your target college and your reservation category row to see the seat count. Save or print the PDF — you'll need to refer back to it repeatedly while filling preferences.
The broader ACPUGMEC Round 1 flow runs through registration, document upload and fee payment, verification, release of a provisional merit list, choice filling, choice locking, and finally seat allotment. The seat matrix is released early in this sequence specifically so candidates can plan their preference order before the choice-filling window opens.
2 minute · Free preview
Which MBBS colleges can your NEET rank actually get?
See the real colleges your rank can reach — every state and All India Quota — with official closing ranks and the exact fee for each seat.
See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Where can I download the Gujarat NEET UG 2026 seat matrix?
It is available on the official ACPUGMEC portal, medadmgujarat.ncode.in, under the UG 2026 section, as two separate PDFs — one for MBBS and one for BDS.
Does the seat matrix guarantee I will get a seat in a listed category?
No. It only shows the total seats available per college per category for Round 1. Actual allotment depends on your NEET rank, the choices you lock, and how many candidates compete in your category.
Are management quota and NRI quota seats included in this matrix?
The released matrix covers state quota seats. Management quota and NRI quota seats at self-financed colleges are handled separately by those colleges after the state quota rounds are over.
What if I don't have a Gujarat domicile certificate yet?
You should apply for it immediately through the competent authority in your state, since it is a mandatory document for Gujarat state quota eligibility and verification.
How many types of colleges are in the Round 1 matrix?
Six: Government Medical Colleges, GMERS Medical Colleges, Municipal Corporation Medical Colleges (like AMC MET and SMIMER), Self-Financed Medical Colleges, the Government Dental College in Ahmedabad, and Self-Financed Dental Colleges.
What should I do right now if I'm a Gujarat NEET UG 2026 candidate?
Download both PDFs, check seat availability under your category at colleges you're interested in, confirm your certificates are ready, and complete ACPUGMEC registration if you haven't already, so you're ready for choice filling as soon as it opens.
Treat the seat matrix as your planning worksheet, not your final result — its real value is in helping you build a realistic, well-ordered preference list before choices are locked. Keep checking the ACPUGMEC portal for the provisional merit list and the choice-filling schedule so you don't miss the Round 1 deadline.
Plan your admission with free AI tools
Turn your NEET score into a rank, then into the exact colleges you can get.