Get possible top 3 colleges for your NEET 2026 counselling within 3 minutes.
Choosing the right college isn’t just about the rank, it’s about understanding how seats are distributed across different categories. The Seat Matrix determines your eligibility for specific seats and dictates which counseling process you must follow.
Here is the essential breakdown of seat distribution for the 2026 medical admission cycle.
Institutions like AIIMS, JIPMER, AMU (Aligarh Muslim University), and BHU (Banaras Hindu University) are managed centrally.
Standard State Government medical colleges divide their seats to balance national merit with regional representation:
Private colleges typically offer a mix of seats based on state regulations and management needs:
Deemed universities are autonomous and do not participate in state quota systems.
| Institution Type | Category | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Centralised (AIIMS/BHU) | All India Counselling | 100% |
| Government | AIQ / State Quota | 15% / 85% |
| Private | Govt & Mgmt / NRI | 85% / 15% |
| Deemed | Mgmt Quota / NRI | 85% / 15% |
Q1. Can a student from one state apply for a Government seat in another state?
Yes, but only under the 15% All India Quota. You cannot apply for the 85% State Quota of another state unless you meet their specific domicile criteria.
Q2. Do AIIMS and JIPMER have any internal reservation?
No, there is no internal Reservation in AIIMS and JIPMER Colleges
Q3. Is the 15% NRI Quota is applicable for only in Private/Deemed colleges?
No, Some States Government Medical Colleges also has NRI seats
Q4. Who conducts the counseling for Deemed Universities?
100% of seats in Deemed Universities are filled through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at the central level, not through state counseling.
Q5. Can I participate in both AIQ and State Quota counseling at the same time?
Yes. Most students apply for the 15% All India Quota to try for top colleges across the country while simultaneously applying for their home state’s 85% quota to maximize their chances.