EWS Quota in NEET 2026: Eligibility, Reservation, Seat Matrix

The expected EWS quota in NEET 2026 is reserved for 10% among general category candidates as of 2026 and cutoff for the UR category is 50 Percentile and marks are 720-164. Once the 10% reserved for the EWS quota is exhausted, candidates are eligible for the general category seats as well.

The EWS category quota in NEET-UG is applicable for candidates who are seeking admission in MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BUMS/AIPT/BNYS/BAMS.

The NEET 2026 EWS quota means Economically Weaker Sections, where candidates are unable to secure seats due to financial issues. Check out the details below to know more about the EWS quota in NEET. 

What is EWS Quota in NEET-UG?

What is the general EWS meaning? The 2019 Government policy regarding EWS Quota in NEET 2026 issued 10% of the total seats for the General Category EWS candidates as a reservation for MBBS/BDS admissions in Indian institutions.

If the gross annual income of the candidate's family is less than INR 8 lakhs per annum, the candidate comes under the EWS quota for NEET-UG 2026.

Additionally, NEET 2026 EWS Quota is lower than the OBC quota, which makes it beneficial to general category candidates to seek admission.

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EWS Reservation Eligibility 2026

Medical aspirants can now apply for EWS Quota certification with confidence as the category quota is increased by the government. If you are unclear about the eligibility rules for EWS quota in NEET, we have it summed up for you, below:

• Candidates whose family income is less than INR 8 lakhs per annum.
• The candidate’s family must not own more than five acres of agricultural land or property.
• The residence of the candidate must be less than 1000 sq. ft, and the plot must be less than 100 square yards.
• In a non-notified municipal sector, the residential plot of the candidate must be less than 200 yards.

Also Read: Delhi NEET Cutoff - AIQ and State Quota Seats

EWS Seat Matrix in NEET-UG

This varies with respect to different colleges. Given below is the EWS seat matrix for government colleges.

Also, Check: NEET State-Wise Rank List

How to Obtain an EWS Certificate for NEET?

There are a couple of procedure you need to go through in order to obtain your EWS certificate to produce in the NEET Exam (only if you comes under this category and do not have the certificate).

• Go to allowed government authorities in order to obtain your family Income Certificate and Assets Certificate.
• As per the rules of EWS Quota in NEET 2026, the allowed government authorities are: SDO/ DM (District Magistrate)/ Additional DM/ Revenue Officer/ Deputy Commissioner/ Additional Deputy Commissioner etc.
• The next step lies with the Government Officer himself/herself. He/she will verify all your documents and if everything is in place, in accordance with government policy, the certificate will be issued.
• This certificate will be verified during your NEET-UG Counselling process if you have applied with the "General-EWS" quota.
• No document is required to be uploaded during the form fill-up of NEET.

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EWS Quota Reservation in NEET-UG

EWS certification means economically weaker sections of the general category which require the reservation in NEET-UG to help them secure a seat.

The following is a list of institutions that participate in the EWS quota in NEET reservation scheme, and candidates are advised to check the eligibility rules before applying.

• State Government Medical Colleges
• Central University/ Institutes
• National Institutes

Also Read: List of Medical Colleges for 400 to 500 Marks in NEET UG 2026

Participating Institutes in NEET-UG 2026 for EWS Quota

Candidates can now apply through the EWS Quota in NEET 2026. What is the reservation in NEET for GEN-EWS?  Listed below are the colleges that offer undergraduate education through NEET for the EWS quota:

NEET 2026 EWS Quota Government Medical College Reservation

Candidates looking for a seat in the Government Medical College under the EWS quota in NEET can apply online and seek one among the available seats in the institution.

Government medical colleges have 4000 seats as per the EWS quota 2026 Seat Matrix.

The economically weaker section criteria must be met as per the eligibility rules. 

How to Apply for EWS Quota in NEET 2026?

If you want to apply for the EWS Quota in NEET 2026, take a look at the steps below. It's an easy process but must be done carefully.

The EWS category form is available online and should be filled with precision. Follow these steps:

• Make sure you have your income and asset certificates available in hand from your government authorities.
• You can secure the certificates from a District Magistrate, Deputy Commissioner, Additional District Magistrate or Additional Deputy Commissioner, Tehsildar, Revenue Officer or Sub-Divisional Officer.
• Once all documents are verified, you will be able to secure the certificates as prescribed by the state/UT law.
• After obtaining the documents and applying for NEET 2026, you can choose the category ‘General-EWS’ online.
• Do not upload the documents along with the NEET-UG application form.
• When you go for Counselling, you must produce the documents proving the EWS quota and secure your admission.
• If the certificates are not produced, the candidate will not be able to secure admission under the General category.

NEET 2026 EWS Quota Cutoff (Expected)

The table below displays the expected cutoff for NEET general quota and general EWS. Candidates can follow the table to understand the percentile and cutoff procedure followed. 

Also Read:  List of Medical Colleges for 500 to 550 Marks in NEET UG 2026

Which Authorities can issue the ‘Income and Asset Certificate’?

The following authorities are competent to issue a certificate of income and assets. A candidate who is seeking reservations for EWS quota in NEET must approach these officials for issuing the same:

1. Extra Assistant Commissioner
2. Taluka Magistrate! Executive Magistrate
3. Chief Presidency Magistrate
4. First Class Stipendiary Magistrate
5. Additional District Magistrate
6. Sub-Divisional Magistrate
7. Deputy Commissioner
8. Sub-Divisional Officer 
9. Presidency Magistrate
10. District Magistrate
11. Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate
12. Collector
13. Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar
14. Additional Deputy Commissioner

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