Madhya Pradesh NEET UG 2026 Seat Matrix: MBBS & BDS First Round

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh has released the final seat distribution for NEET UG 2026 first-round counselling. This document shows exactly how many MBBS and BDS seats are available across all government and private medical and dental colleges in the state, broken down by quota (All India, State, GOI/Insured Person), category (Unreserved, ST, SC, OBC, EWS), and special classes (PWD, Sainik, Freedom Fighter, Government School students). If you are a NEET UG 2026 candidate eligible for Madhya Pradesh counselling, this seat matrix determines where you can apply and which seats are reserved for your category. The document is dated 13 August 2026 and is marked final, meaning these are the confirmed seat numbers for the first round.

What This Document Is and Why It Matters

This is the official seat matrix (also called seat chart or seat distribution) for Madhya Pradesh NEET UG 2026 first-round counselling. It is not a merit list, cutoff, or allotment — it is a blueprint showing how many seats exist in each college, in each category, and under each quota. Every seat number in this document is a potential seat you could be allotted if your NEET rank and category match.

The document covers both government colleges (which fill seats through state counselling) and private colleges (which fill seats through state-level combined counselling). It includes MBBS and BDS courses separately. Understanding this matrix is essential because it tells you: (1) which colleges have seats in your category, (2) how many seats are available for your caste/economic status, (3) whether you are eligible for special quotas like PWD or Sainik, and (4) how competitive each college and category might be.

The seat matrix is dated 13 August 2026 and is marked 'Final', meaning these numbers are confirmed and will not change for the first round. However, if seats remain unfilled after first-round allotment, a second round may be conducted with the same or adjusted seat numbers.

Government MBBS Colleges: Total Seats and Quota Breakdown

Madhya Pradesh has 20 government MBBS colleges and 1 government dental college offering a combined total of 3133 MBBS seats and 113 BDS seats in the first round. The largest colleges are Gandhi Medical College Bhopal, Gajraraja Medical College Gwalior, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College Indore, and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College Jabalpur — each with 250 MBBS seats. The smallest government MBBS colleges have 100 seats each.

Every government MBBS seat is divided into four main quotas: (1) All India Quota (AIQ) — 468 seats filled by the central government through NEET AIQ counselling, (2) GOI/Insured Person Quota — 47 seats for employees and dependents of central government and insured persons, (3) State Quota — 2618 seats filled by Madhya Pradesh through state counselling, and (4) Special categories within state quota (PWD, Sainik, Freedom Fighter, Government School students) — 420 seats combined. The vast majority of seats (2618 out of 3133) are state quota, meaning they are filled through MP state counselling.

If you are a Madhya Pradesh resident or eligible for state quota, you will compete for state quota seats. If you are an All India Quota candidate (open to all Indians), you compete nationally through AIQ counselling, not state counselling. The GOI/Insured Person Quota is restricted to a specific group and is rarely relevant to most candidates.

• Total government MBBS seats: 3133
• All India Quota: 468 seats (filled by central government)
• GOI/Insured Person Quota: 47 seats (restricted)
• State Quota: 2618 seats (filled by MP state counselling)
• Special categories (PWD, Sainik, FF, GS): 420 seats within state quota
• Government BDS seats: 113 (Government Dental College Indore only)

Category-Wise Seat Distribution in Government State Quota

Within the 2618 government state quota seats, seats are reserved for different caste and economic categories. The distribution follows the Madhya Pradesh reservation policy: Unreserved (General/UR) 40%, Scheduled Tribe (ST) 20%, Scheduled Caste (SC) 16%, Other Backward Class (OBC) 14%, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 10%. This means if a college has 100 state quota seats, approximately 40 will be for Unreserved candidates, 20 for ST, 16 for SC, 14 for OBC, and 10 for EWS.

Your category is determined by your caste certificate (if you belong to ST, SC, or OBC) or your income certificate (if you are applying under EWS). If you do not have a valid caste certificate or EWS certificate, you will be considered Unreserved. It is critical to have the correct certificate before counselling begins, as you cannot change your category during the process.

The total state quota seats across all 20 government MBBS colleges and 1 government BDS college are: Unreserved 879, ST 439, SC 352, OBC 308, EWS 220. This means if you are an ST candidate, you have 439 seats to compete for across all government colleges. If you are OBC, you have 308 seats. The number of seats available in your category directly affects your chances of getting a seat — fewer seats in your category means higher competition.

• Unreserved (General): 879 seats (40%)
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 439 seats (20%)
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 352 seats (16%)
• Other Backward Class (OBC): 308 seats (14%)
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 220 seats (10%)
• Total state quota open seats: 2198

Special Category Seats: PWD, Sainik, Freedom Fighter, and Government School Students

Within the government state quota, 420 seats are reserved for four special categories: PWD (Persons with Disability), Sainik (S.N. — ex-servicemen and their dependents), Freedom Fighter (FF), and Government School (GS) students. These seats are in addition to the caste-based reservations and are filled by candidates who meet the specific eligibility criteria for each category.

PWD seats (131 total): Reserved for candidates with a disability of 40% or more as certified by a medical board. You must have a valid PWD certificate issued by a competent authority. PWD seats are further divided by caste (UR, ST, SC, OBC, EWS) so that PWD candidates from reserved categories also get their caste benefit.

Sainik seats (79 total): Reserved for ex-servicemen, war widows, and their dependents. You must have a valid Sainik certificate from the military authorities. These seats are also divided by caste.

Freedom Fighter seats (79 total): Reserved for freedom fighters and their dependents. You must have a valid certificate from the government recognizing your status. These seats are divided by caste.

Government School (GS) seats (131 total): Reserved for candidates who studied in a government school for at least the last four years before appearing for NEET. You must have a school leaving certificate or mark sheet from a government school. These seats are divided by caste.

If you belong to more than one special category (e.g., you are both PWD and a government school student), you can apply under the category that gives you the best chance. However, you cannot claim two categories simultaneously. The seat matrix shows the exact number of PWD, Sainik, FF, and GS seats in each college, broken down by caste, so you can see where seats are available for your profile.

• PWD (Persons with Disability): 131 seats — requires 40%+ disability certificate
• Sainik (S.N.): 79 seats — requires ex-serviceman/war widow certificate
• Freedom Fighter (FF): 79 seats — requires freedom fighter certificate
• Government School (GS): 131 seats — requires 4+ years in government school
• All special category seats are divided by caste (UR, ST, SC, OBC, EWS)
• Total special category seats: 420

Private MBBS Colleges: Seat Distribution and NRI Quota

Madhya Pradesh has 14 private MBBS colleges offering a combined total of 3000 MBBS seats in the first round. Private colleges are larger than government colleges — most have 250 seats, some have 200 or 150. The largest private colleges are People's College of Medical Bhopal, L.N. Medical College Bhopal, Chirayu Medical College Bhopal, Sri Aurbindo Institute of Medical Sciences Indore, Amaltas Medical College Dewas, LNCT Medical College Indore, Ram Krishna Medical College Bhopal, Index Medical College Indore, and Mansarovar Medical College Sehore — each with 250 seats.

Private college seats are divided into two main categories: (1) NRI seats (15% of total) — reserved for Non-Resident Indians and their dependents, and (2) Remaining seats (85% of total) — available to all Indian citizens through state-level combined counselling. NRI seats are filled separately and are not part of the state counselling process. If you are an NRI or the child of an NRI, you can apply for NRI seats; otherwise, you compete for the remaining seats.

For the 2544 remaining seats (after NRI allocation) in private MBBS colleges, seats are further divided into: PWD seats (127), Government School (GS) seats (127), and Open seats (2290). The open seats are then divided by caste: Unreserved 1145, ST 63, SC 64, OBC (not separately listed but included in open), and EWS. This means private colleges have far more open/unreserved seats than government colleges, making them more accessible to general category candidates, but they charge tuition fees.

The seat matrix for private colleges shows the exact breakdown for each college, so you can identify which colleges have seats in your category and how many open seats are available. Private college fees are not regulated by the government and vary widely — you should check each college's fee structure separately.

• Total private MBBS seats: 3000
• NRI seats (15%): 456 — for Non-Resident Indians only
• Remaining seats (85%): 2544 — for Indian citizens through state counselling
• PWD seats in remaining: 127
• Government School (GS) seats in remaining: 127
• Open seats (all categories): 2290
• 14 private MBBS colleges across Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain, Dewas, Jabalpur, and Sehore

Private BDS Colleges: Seat Distribution

Madhya Pradesh has 12 private dental colleges offering a combined total of 1120 BDS seats in the first round. Most private dental colleges have 100 seats; two colleges (College of Dental Science & Hospital Rau Indore and Hitkarni Dental College Jabalpur) have 60 seats each. Private dental colleges are located in Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur.

Like private MBBS colleges, private BDS seats are divided into NRI seats (15% = 168 seats) and remaining seats (85% = 952 seats). The remaining 952 seats are further divided into PWD seats (48), Government School (GS) seats (48), and open seats (856). The open seats are divided by caste: Unreserved 428, ST 24, SC 24, OBC (included in open), and EWS.

If you are interested in BDS (dentistry) and prefer a private college, this matrix shows you exactly which colleges have seats and in which categories. Private dental college fees are also not regulated and vary by college — check the fee structure separately. BDS is a 5-year course, and private college fees can be substantial.

• Total private BDS seats: 1120
• NRI seats (15%): 168
• Remaining seats (85%): 952
• PWD seats in remaining: 48
• Government School (GS) seats in remaining: 48
• Open seats (all categories): 856
• 12 private dental colleges across Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur

How to Use This Seat Matrix During Counselling

The seat matrix is your roadmap during counselling. Before you log into the counselling portal, you should study this document carefully to identify which colleges have seats available in your category. Here is how to use it step by step:

Step 1: Identify your category. Are you Unreserved (General), ST, SC, OBC, or EWS? Do you have a valid caste certificate or EWS certificate? If you are PWD, Sainik, Freedom Fighter, or a government school student, note that as well. Your category determines which seats you are eligible for.

Step 2: Decide whether you want to apply for government or private colleges. Government colleges are free or have minimal fees but are highly competitive. Private colleges charge tuition but may have more open seats. The seat matrix shows both.

Step 3: For government colleges, look at the category-wise distribution table. Find your category and see how many seats are available across all colleges. For example, if you are SC, you have 352 government seats to compete for. Then look at individual colleges to see which ones have SC seats and how many.

Step 4: For private colleges, look at the open seats column. If you are Unreserved, you have access to 1145 MBBS open seats and 428 BDS open seats across private colleges. If you are ST, SC, or OBC, check the category-wise breakdown for private colleges to see how many seats are available in your category.

Step 5: Make a list of colleges where seats are available in your category, ranked by your preference. During counselling, you will be asked to rank colleges in order of preference. The counselling algorithm will match your rank and category to available seats.

Step 6: Remember that the seat matrix shows only the number of seats, not the cutoff rank. Cutoffs are determined after counselling based on the number of candidates and their ranks. A college with many seats may still have a high cutoff if many high-ranking candidates apply for it.

• Identify your category (UR, ST, SC, OBC, EWS, PWD, Sainik, FF, GS)
• Decide: government or private colleges
• Check category-wise seat availability in the matrix
• List colleges with seats in your category
• Rank colleges by your preference during counselling
• Remember: seat numbers ≠ cutoff ranks

Important Definitions: Quotas and Categories Explained

All India Quota (AIQ): 15% of seats in government medical colleges are filled by the central government through a national counselling process. These seats are open to all Indian citizens regardless of state. If you are an AIQ candidate, you do not participate in Madhya Pradesh state counselling; instead, you register on the national AIQ portal. AIQ seats are highly competitive because they are open to candidates from across India.

State Quota: 85% of seats in government medical colleges are filled by the state of Madhya Pradesh through state counselling. To be eligible for state quota, you must be a Madhya Pradesh domicile (resident) or meet the state's eligibility criteria. Most candidates apply for state quota seats.

GOI/Insured Person Quota: A small number of seats (47 in government colleges) are reserved for employees of the central government and their dependents, or for insured persons under certain schemes. This quota is rarely relevant to most candidates.

Unreserved (General/UR): Seats available to candidates who do not belong to any reserved category (ST, SC, OBC) and do not qualify for EWS. Unreserved seats are the most competitive because they are open to the largest pool of candidates.

Scheduled Tribe (ST): Seats reserved for candidates belonging to a Scheduled Tribe as per the Indian Constitution. You must have a valid ST certificate issued by a competent authority (usually the District Magistrate or Tehsildar). ST seats are 20% of state quota seats.

Scheduled Caste (SC): Seats reserved for candidates belonging to a Scheduled Caste. You must have a valid SC certificate. SC seats are 16% of state quota seats.

Other Backward Class (OBC): Seats reserved for candidates belonging to an OBC as per the central or state OBC list. You must have a valid OBC certificate. OBC seats are 14% of state quota seats.

Economically Weaker Section (EWS): Seats reserved for candidates from any caste whose family income is below a certain threshold (currently ₹8 lakh per annum). You must have a valid EWS certificate issued by the revenue authority. EWS seats are 10% of state quota seats.

PWD (Persons with Disability): Seats reserved for candidates with a disability of 40% or more. You must have a disability certificate from a medical board. PWD seats are available across all categories (UR, ST, SC, OBC, EWS).

Sainik (S.N.): Seats reserved for ex-servicemen, war widows, and their dependents. You must have a certificate from the military authorities.

Freedom Fighter (FF): Seats reserved for freedom fighters and their dependents. You must have a certificate from the government.

Government School (GS): Seats reserved for candidates who studied in a government school for at least the last four years before NEET. You must have a school leaving certificate or mark sheet from a government school.

Critical Traps: What Can Go Wrong and How to Avoid Them

Trap 1 — Wrong Category Certificate: If you claim a category (ST, SC, OBC, EWS) during counselling but do not have a valid certificate, your application will be rejected. The certificate must be issued by a competent authority and must be valid on the date of counselling. Do not assume your old certificate is still valid — check the expiry date. For EWS, the certificate must be issued within the current financial year.

Trap 2 — Confusing AIQ with State Quota: If you are an AIQ candidate, you should register on the national AIQ counselling portal, not the Madhya Pradesh state portal. If you register on the wrong portal, you will not be considered for any seats. Check your NEET admit card to see whether you are eligible for AIQ or state quota.

Trap 3 — Not Having a PWD/Sainik/FF/GS Certificate: If you want to apply for PWD, Sainik, Freedom Fighter, or Government School seats, you must have the relevant certificate before counselling. These certificates are not issued during counselling — you must obtain them in advance from the appropriate authority.

Trap 4 — Misunderstanding NRI Seats: If you are not an NRI, you cannot apply for NRI seats in private colleges. NRI seats are filled separately and are not part of state counselling. Do not waste time looking at NRI seat numbers — focus on the remaining seats.

Trap 5 — Assuming All Seats Are Available: The seat matrix shows the total number of seats, but not all seats may be filled in the first round. Some seats may remain vacant and be carried forward to the second round. However, you should plan based on the first-round seat numbers.

Trap 6 — Not Checking College Location and Facilities: The seat matrix shows only seat numbers, not college quality, infrastructure, or location. Before ranking colleges, research each college's accreditation, faculty, facilities, and location. A college with many seats may not be a good choice if it has poor infrastructure.

Trap 7 — Forgetting to Verify Domicile: To be eligible for Madhya Pradesh state quota, you must be a domicile of MP. Domicile is usually determined by your 12th board (if you studied in MP) or by your parents' residence. If you are not an MP domicile, you cannot apply for state quota seats — you must apply for AIQ seats instead. Verify your domicile status before counselling.

• ⚠️ Have a valid category certificate (ST, SC, OBC, EWS, PWD, Sainik, FF, GS) before counselling
• ⚠️ Know whether you are AIQ or state quota eligible — register on the correct portal
• ⚠️ Verify your Madhya Pradesh domicile status
• ⚠️ Do not confuse NRI seats with remaining seats
• ⚠️ Research college quality, not just seat numbers
• ⚠️ Check certificate expiry dates and validity
• ⚠️ Understand that seat matrix ≠ cutoff — high seats ≠ low cutoff

What Happens After the Seat Matrix Is Released

After the seat matrix is released (as it has been on 13 August 2026), the next step is the opening of the counselling portal. The exact date of portal opening will be announced separately by the Directorate of Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh. You should check the official DME website (dme.mponline.gov.in) regularly for updates.

Once the portal opens, you will be asked to register using your NEET roll number and other details. After registration, you will be asked to fill in your category, caste/EWS details, and any special category claims (PWD, Sainik, FF, GS). You will then be asked to rank colleges in order of preference. The ranking is crucial — the counselling algorithm will try to allot you the highest-ranked college where a seat is available in your category and rank.

After you submit your preferences, the counselling authority will run the allotment algorithm. This algorithm matches your rank, category, and preferences to available seats. The result is the first-round allotment list, which will show which college and course you have been allotted, if any.

If you are allotted a seat, you will be asked to report to the college for document verification and admission. If you are not allotted a seat in the first round, you can participate in the second round (if announced) with the remaining seats. Some candidates may also be placed on a waiting list and called later if seats become available.

The seat matrix released today is final for the first round, meaning these are the confirmed seat numbers. However, if seats remain unfilled after the first round, a second round may be conducted with the same or adjusted seat numbers.

• Seat matrix released: 13 August 2026 (final for first round)
• Next step: Counselling portal opening (date to be announced)
• Register on portal with NEET roll number
• Fill category and special category details
• Rank colleges in order of preference
• Allotment algorithm runs and generates first-round allotment list
• Report to allotted college for document verification
• Second round may be conducted if seats remain vacant

Frequently asked questions

The seat matrix released on 13 August 2026 is your definitive guide to available seats in Madhya Pradesh NEET UG 2026 first-round counselling. Study it carefully to identify colleges with seats in your category, verify that you have all required certificates (caste, EWS, PWD, Sainik, FF, or GS), confirm your domicile status, and prepare your college preference list. Watch the official DME website (dme.mponline.gov.in) for the counselling portal opening date and instructions. Do not delay — counselling deadlines are strict, and missing a deadline can cost you your seat.