Haryana NEET UG 2026 Vacant Seats: MBBS/BDS Colleges & Quotas

Haryana's Directorate of Medical Education & Research (DMER) has released the tentative vacant seat matrix for MBBS and BDS admission in the 2026-27 academic session as of 17 October 2026. This matrix shows which seats remain unfilled across 16 medical and dental colleges in Haryana—including government, government-aided, and private institutions—after the main counselling rounds. The document lists vacant seats broken down by college, course, and category quota (Open, Other State Category, SC Deprived, and others). This is your guide to understand where seats are still available and which quotas have openings at each college before the stray/final round of counselling begins.

What is the Vacant Seat Matrix?

The vacant seat matrix is an official list showing exactly how many seats remain unfilled at each medical and dental college in Haryana after the main counselling rounds. It is 'tentative' because seats can change—some may be filled by candidates joining, others may open if a student withdraws or does not report. The matrix is dated 17 October 2026 and reflects the position on that date.

This matrix is released before the stray/final round of counselling, so you can see which colleges and which category quotas still have openings. It helps you decide which colleges to apply to and which categories might have better chances at specific institutions. The document covers MBBS (5-year course) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery, also 5-year) only.

Which Colleges Are Included?

The matrix covers 16 medical and dental colleges across Haryana. These include government colleges (like Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma PGIMS Rohtak, Kalpana Chawla Govt. Medical College Karnal), government-aided colleges, and private institutions. It also includes colleges under private universities: SGT University (Gurugram), Maharishi Markandeshwar University (Sadhopur, Ambala), Sanskaram University (Jhajjar), and Al-Falah University (Faridabad, a minority private university).

For BDS, there are 7 colleges listed: PGIDS Rohtak, Jan Nayak Ch. Devi Lal Dental College Sirsa, J.N. Kapoor D.A.V Centenary Dental College Yamunanagar, Swami Devi Dayal Hospital & Dental College Punchkula, Sudha Rustagi College Faridabad, Yamuna Institute Yamunanagar, and SGT Dental College Gurugram. For MBBS, there are 9 colleges listed.

• BDS colleges: PGIDS Rohtak, Jan Nayak Ch. Devi Lal (Sirsa), J.N. Kapoor D.A.V (Yamunanagar), Swami Devi Dayal (Punchkula), Sudha Rustagi (Faridabad), Yamuna Institute (Yamunanagar), SGT Dental (Gurugram)
• MBBS colleges: Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma PGIMS (Rohtak), Bhagat Phool Singh Govt. Medical College for Women (Sonepat), Shaheed Hasan Khan Mewati Govt. Medical College (Nalhar), Kalpana Chawla Govt. Medical College (Karnal), Maharaja Agrasen Medical College (Hisar), ESIC Medical College (Faridabad), Adesh Medical College (Kurukshetra), NC Medical College (Panipat), World College of Medical Sciences (Jhajjar), SGT University Faculty of Medicine (Gurugram), Al-Falah School of Medical Science (Faridabad), Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Govt. Medical College (Faridabad), Maharishi Markandeshwar College (Ambala), Maharishi Chyawan Govt. Medical College (Narnaul), Pt. Neki Ram Sharma Govt. Medical College (Bhiwani), Sanskaram School of Medical Sciences (Jhajjar)

Total Vacant Seats: MBBS and BDS

Across all colleges and all category quotas, there are 104 tentatively vacant MBBS seats and 21 tentatively vacant BDS seats as of 17 October 2026. These numbers are the sum of all unfilled seats across all quotas (Open, Other State Category, SC Deprived, and others). The actual number of seats available to you depends on your category and merit rank.

Remember: these are tentative figures. The final number of available seats may change before or during the stray round if candidates join, withdraw, or if court orders (like the one mentioned for Al-Falah School) affect seat availability.

• Total MBBS vacant seats: 104
• Total BDS vacant seats: 21
• Date of matrix: 17 October 2026

Understanding the Category Quotas

The matrix breaks down vacant seats by category quota. These are the different pools of seats reserved for different groups of candidates. Understanding which quotas have seats at your preferred college is crucial because you can only compete for seats in your eligible category.

The main quotas shown in the matrix are: OPEN_CAT (Open category, unreserved), OPEN_CAT_PWBD (Open category for Persons with Benchmark Disability), OPEN_CAT_ESM_FF (Open category for Ex-Servicemen and Freedom Fighters), OSC (Other State Category—candidates from outside Haryana), OSC_PWBD (Other State Category with disability), OSC_ESM_FF (Other State Category Ex-Servicemen/Freedom Fighters), SC_DEPRIVED (Scheduled Caste Deprived), SC_DEPRIVED_PWBD (SC Deprived with disability), SC_DEPRIVED_ESM_FF (SC Deprived Ex-Servicemen/Freedom Fighters), BCA (Backward Caste Applicant), and BCA_PWBD (BCA with disability).

• OPEN_CAT: Open category (unreserved)
• OPEN_CAT_PWBD: Open category for persons with benchmark disability
• OPEN_CAT_ESM_FF: Open category for ex-servicemen and freedom fighters
• OSC: Other State Category (candidates from outside Haryana)
• OSC_PWBD: Other State Category with disability
• OSC_ESM_FF: Other State Category ex-servicemen/freedom fighters
• SC_DEPRIVED: Scheduled Caste Deprived
• SC_DEPRIVED_PWBD: SC Deprived with disability
• SC_DEPRIVED_ESM_FF: SC Deprived ex-servicemen/freedom fighters
• BCA: Backward Caste Applicant
• BCA_PWBD: BCA with disability

How to Read the Seat Matrix Table

The matrix is presented as a table with colleges listed in rows and category quotas in columns. Each cell shows the number of vacant seats for that college in that specific quota. For example, if PGIDS Rohtak shows '3' under OPEN_CAT and '0' under OPEN_CAT_PWBD, it means 3 Open category seats are vacant at PGIDS but no Open category disability seats are vacant there.

The 'Total' column on the right shows the total vacant seats at each college across all quotas. The bottom row shows the total vacant seats for each quota across all colleges. To find seats available to you, locate your preferred college in the rows, then look across to find your category quota column. The number in that cell is how many seats are tentatively available for you at that college in that quota.

A '0' in a cell means no seats are vacant in that quota at that college. A blank or '0' does not mean the college has no seats in that quota overall—it means all seats in that quota at that college have been filled.

• Rows = colleges
• Columns = category quotas
• Each number = vacant seats in that college-quota combination
• Total column = all vacant seats at that college
• Bottom row = all vacant seats in each quota across all colleges
• 0 = no vacant seats in that quota at that college

Key Observations: Where Are Most Seats Vacant?

Looking at the matrix, most vacant seats are in the BCA (Backward Caste Applicant) quota—71 out of 104 MBBS seats and a significant portion of BDS seats. This suggests that many BCA candidates have not yet joined or have withdrawn. If you are eligible for BCA, you have the best chances of securing a seat.

In the Open category (OPEN_CAT), there are only 13 vacant MBBS seats across all colleges, and most are concentrated at a few colleges: Sanskaram School of Medical Sciences (5 seats), Maharishi Markandeshwar College (3 seats), and Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Govt. Medical College (1 seat). For BDS, Open category has only 1 seat at Yamuna Institute. This means Open category candidates face very limited options.

Other State Category (OSC) has 5 vacant MBBS seats, all in the main OSC quota (no disability or ESM/FF seats). SC Deprived has 5 vacant MBBS seats. Disability quotas (PWBD) and ESM/FF quotas have very few or no vacant seats. NC Medical College Panipat stands out with 14 total vacant seats, mostly in BCA (10 seats).

• BCA quota dominates: 71 of 104 MBBS seats are in BCA
• Open category: only 13 MBBS seats, concentrated at 3 colleges
• OSC: 5 MBBS seats available
• SC Deprived: 5 MBBS seats available
• Disability and ESM/FF quotas: very few seats
• NC Medical College Panipat: highest total (14 seats, mostly BCA)
• Sanskaram School: 27 MBBS seats (5 Open, 22 BCA)

Important: Al-Falah School Seat Increase (Court Order)

Al-Falah School of Medical Science & Research Centre in Faridabad shows 11 vacant BCA seats. However, there is a critical note: the college's total MBBS intake has been increased from 150 to 200 seats (an additional 50 seats) subject to the final outcome of a court case (CWP No. 30532 of 2025) pending in the Punjab & Haryana High Court. The court has already issued an interim order permitting the college to admit the additional 50 students.

This means that if you are eligible for BCA and interested in Al-Falah, you may have more seats available than shown in this matrix, depending on how many of the 50 additional seats are still vacant. However, the final confirmation depends on the court's final judgment. Do not assume these 50 seats are guaranteed; treat them as a possibility and check for updates from the counselling portal before making your final choice.

• Al-Falah School: seat intake increased from 150 to 200 (additional 50 seats)
• Increase is subject to final court order (CWP No. 30532 of 2025)
• Court has issued interim order allowing admission of additional 50 students
• Final confirmation pending; check portal for updates
• Do not assume all 50 additional seats are vacant

What 'Tentative' Means and Why It Matters

The matrix is labeled 'tentative' because the number of vacant seats can change at any time before and during the stray/final round. Seats can become available if a candidate who was allotted a seat decides not to join or withdraws. Conversely, seats can be filled if candidates report and join. The matrix reflects the position as of 17 October 2026, but by the time you apply in the stray round, the actual vacant seats may be different.

This is why the notice advises candidates to 'fill maximum number of choices.' By listing as many colleges and quotas as possible in your preference order, you increase your chances of getting an allotment, even if the exact seat count changes. Do not rely solely on this matrix to decide whether to apply; use it as a guide, but be prepared for the actual available seats to differ.

• Tentative = subject to change
• Seats can open if candidates withdraw
• Seats can close if candidates join
• Matrix date: 17 October 2026
• Actual seats may differ by the time stray round begins
• Fill maximum choices to improve your chances

How to Use This Matrix for Your Stray Round Application

Step 1: Identify your category. Determine which quota you are eligible for (Open, OSC, SC Deprived, BCA, or a disability/ESM/FF variant). If you have a disability certificate or are an ex-serviceman/freedom fighter, note that as well.

Step 2: Scan the matrix for your category column. Look across all colleges to see which ones have vacant seats in your quota. For example, if you are in the Open category, look at the OPEN_CAT column and note all colleges with a number greater than 0.

Step 3: Prioritize colleges. Among the colleges with vacant seats in your quota, rank them by your preference (location, reputation, course specialization, etc.). Remember that your NEET rank will determine which seat you actually get; the matrix only shows availability, not your eligibility.

Step 4: Fill your choice list. When the stray round portal opens, enter your preferred colleges in order of priority. Fill as many choices as possible—the more you fill, the better your chances of getting an allotment.

Step 5: Monitor updates. The notice states that changes, if any, will be uploaded before allocation of seats. Check the counselling portal regularly for any updates to the seat matrix.

• Identify your eligible category quota
• Scan the matrix for your quota column
• Note all colleges with vacant seats in your quota
• Rank colleges by your preference
• Fill maximum choices on the portal
• Check portal regularly for updates before seat allocation

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake 1: Assuming a '0' means the college has no seats. A '0' in a cell means no seats are vacant in that specific quota at that college—but the college still has seats in other quotas. For example, if PGIDS shows '0' in OPEN_CAT_PWBD, it does not mean PGIDS has no disability seats overall; it means all Open category disability seats are filled. You may still be eligible for other quotas at that college.

Mistake 2: Ignoring the 'tentative' nature. Do not assume the exact numbers in the matrix will hold when the stray round begins. Seats can change. Apply to colleges even if they show fewer seats than you expect, because new seats may open.

Mistake 3: Not filling enough choices. The notice explicitly advises filling the maximum number of choices. Many candidates fill only 5-10 choices and then complain they did not get an allotment. Fill 20, 30, or more choices if the portal allows. Each additional choice increases your chances.

Mistake 4: Overlooking smaller colleges or private institutions. Candidates often focus only on government colleges, but private colleges and universities also have seats. Sanskaram School, for example, has 27 vacant MBBS seats. Do not dismiss them without considering.

Mistake 5: Not checking your category eligibility. Ensure you know which quota you belong to. If you are unsure whether you are eligible for SC Deprived, BCA, or another category, verify with the counselling authority before applying. Applying in the wrong quota wastes a choice.

• 0 does not mean no seats; it means no vacant seats in that specific quota
• Tentative numbers can change; do not rely on exact figures
• Fill maximum choices to maximize chances
• Consider private colleges and universities, not just government colleges
• Verify your category eligibility before applying
• Do not assume your rank guarantees a seat; use the matrix as a guide only

Frequently asked questions

The tentative vacant seat matrix dated 17 October 2026 is your roadmap for the stray/final round of NEET UG counselling in Haryana. Use it to identify which colleges have seats in your eligible category quota, then fill your preference list with as many colleges as possible, ranked by your preference. Remember: the numbers are tentative and can change, so do not rely solely on this matrix. Check the counselling portal (uhsrugcounselling.com) regularly for updates before seat allocation begins. Fill maximum choices, verify your category eligibility, and apply strategically to maximize your chances of securing a seat.