The revised seat matrix is an important update for NEET UG aspirants seeking admission to MBBS courses under the Competent Authority Quota (CQ) in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates participating in the ongoing first-round counselling process should carefully review the updated availability of seats before finalising their college preferences and web options.

Revised Seat Matrix Covers Multiple Areas and Categories

The updated MBBS seat matrix has been released separately for different regions and categories under the Andhra Pradesh admission process.

The revised documents cover:

• State-Wide Institutions (SWI)

• Sri Venkateswara University Area (SVU)

• Andhra University Area (AU)

• Minority Medical Colleges

The college-wise matrix provides candidates with updated information regarding the distribution of MBBS seats available for the ongoing counselling round.

Detailed Reservation-Wise Seat Distribution Available

The revised matrix contains a detailed break-up of seats across various reservation and special categories.

Candidates can check seat availability under categories including:

• Open Category (OC)

• Scheduled Caste (SC)

• Scheduled Tribe (ST)

• BC-A

• BC-B

• BC-C

• BC-D

• BC-E

• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

• Persons with Disabilities (PwBD/PH)

• NCC Category

• CAP Category

• Sports and Games Category

• Anglo-Indian Category

The seat distribution also reflects the applicable allocation for male and female candidates wherever relevant under the reservation structure.

Local and Non-Local Seat Availability Included

The revised seat matrix also provides details regarding the distribution of seats according to applicable local-area requirements.

Candidates can review the availability of seats under relevant local and unreserved or non-local categories, depending on the institution and area concerned.

Since Andhra Pradesh MBBS admissions involve institutions and seats associated with different university areas, candidates are advised to carefully examine the revised matrix applicable to their eligibility and local-area status.

SVU Area Medical Colleges Covered

The revised seat matrix for the Sri Venkateswara University Area includes government and private medical colleges participating in the AP MBBS admission process.

Government medical institutions covered in the revised matrix include colleges such as those located in:

• Nellore

• Anantapur

• Kadapa

• Tirupati

• Kurnool

Private and other participating medical institutions in the SVU region are also included in the updated seat availability details.

Candidates belonging to or eligible for seats in the SVU area should carefully compare the revised figures before exercising their web options.

AU Area Medical Colleges Included

The revised matrix for the Andhra University Area covers a number of government and private medical colleges across the region.

Medical colleges located in areas such as:

• Vizianagaram

• Guntur

• Srikakulam

• Machilipatnam

• Eluru

• Ongole

• Paderu

• Rajahmundry

• Visakhapatnam

are among the institutions covered under the relevant AU seat matrix.

Several private medical colleges participating in the Andhra Pradesh MBBS counselling process are also included.

Candidates should carefully check the individual college entries and category-wise seat availability before arranging their preferences.

Separate Seat Matrix for Minority Medical Colleges

Dr. NTRUHS has also issued a separate revised seat matrix for eligible minority medical colleges.

The minority institutions covered include:

• NIMRA Institute of Medical Sciences in the AU Area

• Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences in the SVU Area

These institutions have separate seat allocations under the applicable minority quota structure.

Candidates eligible for consideration under minority categories should carefully study the applicable eligibility rules and seat availability before selecting these institutions during the counselling process.

Important Update for Round 1 Web Options

The release of the revised MBBS seat matrix is particularly important because the first phase of AP NEET UG 2026 online counselling is underway.

Candidates should not rely solely on previously available seat information while submitting or reviewing their web options. The revised matrix should be considered when evaluating college preferences.

Changes in seat availability can affect a candidate's chances of securing admission to a particular medical college.

Students are therefore advised to:

1.    Download the revised seat matrix applicable to their area.

2.    Check the college-wise availability of MBBS seats.

3.    Review category-wise reservation details.

4.    Compare the revised figures with their preferred options.

5.    Reassess their order of college preferences where necessary.

6.    Ensure that their final web options reflect the latest seat availability.

Four Separate MBBS Seat Matrix Documents Available

The revised information has been issued through separate documents for different categories and university areas:

Candidates should make sure they check the relevant document or documents applicable to their eligibility and preferred colleges.

Why the Revised Seat Matrix Is Important

The seat matrix is one of the most important documents during the counselling process because it helps candidates understand the number and category-wise distribution of seats available at participating medical colleges.

A revised matrix may contain updated information regarding participating institutions, seat availability or category-wise distribution.

Candidates can use the revised information to make more informed choices while preparing their preference list.

However, the availability of a seat in the matrix does not guarantee admission. Final allotment will depend on several factors, including:

• NEET UG 2026 rank and merit position.

• Eligibility under AP NEET UG counselling rules.

• Candidate category.

• Local-area eligibility.

• Special category eligibility, where applicable.

• College preferences.

• Availability of seats at the time of allotment.

Candidates Advised to Review Locked Choices Carefully

Candidates who have already prepared their preference lists should compare their choices with the newly released revised matrix.

Those participating in the web options process should carefully arrange colleges according to their genuine order of preference rather than selecting institutions solely on the basis of seat availability.

Students should also ensure that they understand the applicable category and local-area eligibility requirements before choosing a college.

AP MBBS Counselling Process Moves Ahead

The release of the revised MBBS seat matrix marks another important stage in the AP NEET UG 2026 Competent Authority Quota counselling process.

With the updated college-wise and category-wise seat information now available, candidates can make more informed decisions during the first phase of online counselling.

Aspirants are advised to remain alert for further announcements relating to:

• Web options and choice filling.

• Counselling deadlines.

• Seat allotment processing.

• Round 1 allotment results.

• College reporting.

• Document verification.

• Further rounds of counselling.

Candidates should complete every counselling activity within the prescribed deadlines and ensure that all required documents are available for the admission process.

The revised seat matrix is expected to help AP NEET UG 2026 candidates better understand the latest MBBS seat availability across participating medical colleges before the completion of the ongoing Round 1 counselling process.