NEET UG 2026 Reservation of Seats for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PWBD
NEET UG 2026 seat reservation for BAMS, BHMS, BUMS & BSMS follows Central Government norms under All India Quota. SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27% (only Central Institutes), EWS 10% (only Central Institutes) and 5% horizontal PwBD reservation apply.
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NEET UG 2026 Reservation of Seats for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PWBD: NEET UG 2026 Reservation Policy governs admission to BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS courses through All India Quota (AIQ) counselling conducted for Government, Government-aided, National Institutes, and Central Universities.
Seat allocation under AIQ strictly follows the Central Government reservation norms, ensuring social inclusion and equal educational opportunities for candidates from reserved categories.
Reservation Percentages Under All India Quota (AIQ)
For the 15% All India Quota seats which include Government colleges, Government-aided institutions, National Institutes, and Central Universities—the Central Government's reservation policy is strictly implemented.
The category-wise reservation for NEET UG 2026 AIQ seats is as follows:
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Category |
Reservation Percentage |
Applicability |
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SC (Scheduled Caste) |
15% |
Applicable across All India Quota (AIQ) seats in Government, Government-aided, National Institutes, and Central Universities |
|
ST (Scheduled Tribe) |
7.5% |
Applicable across All India Quota (AIQ) seats |
|
OBC-NCL (Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer) |
27% |
Applicable only in National Institutes and Central Universities; not applicable to State Government institutions under AIQ |
|
EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) |
10% |
Applicable only in National Institutes and Central Universities; candidates must meet conditions of OM No. 20013/01/2018-BC-II (17 Jan 2019) |
|
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) |
5% (Horizontal) |
Applicable across all categories (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, General); adjusted within the candidate’s respective category |
Note on EWS: The 10% EWS reservation is subject to conditions specified in OM No. 20013/01/2018-BC-II dated 17 January 2019. Candidates must ensure their family income and asset certificates align with these central guidelines.
Reservation Policy for State Quota Seats
For seats other than the minimum 15% All India Quota, counselling is conducted under State Quota.
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Reservation rules for State Quota seats are decided by the respective State Government
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Category percentages, sub-categories, and domicile rules may vary from state to state
Candidates are advised to carefully check state counselling brochures before applying.
State Quota vs. All India Quota
While the AIQ handles 15% of seats, the remaining 85% State Quota seats fall under the jurisdiction of the respective State Governments.
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Central Policy: Applies only to the 15% AIQ and 100% seats of Central Universities/National Institutes.
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State Policy: The reservation rules (including sub-categories like MBC, SEBC, or Female quotas) of the concerned State Government apply to all seats outside the AIQ.
Candidates are advised to keep their category certificates (issued by competent authorities) updated and valid as per the 2026-27 financial year requirements to avoid disqualification during the AACCC or State counselling process.