The Andhra Pradesh NEET 2026 rank list has been released by the authority. Andhra Pradesh has witnessed an increase in the total number of MBBS seats, while the number of NEET 2026 qualified candidates has declined compared with the previous year. Check the AP NEET 2026 rank list analysis to know the number of NEET-qualified candidates, available MBBS seats and the distribution of candidates across different rank ranges in 2025 and 2026.
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The total number of NEET-qualified candidates decreased from 36,776 in 2025 to 33,221 in 2026.
The number of qualified candidates declined by 3,555, representing a 9.67% decrease.
Government MBBS seats increased from 3,290 to 3,515, an addition of 225 seats.
Private MBBS seats increased from 3,800 to 3,950, adding 150 seats.
Overall MBBS seats increased from 7,090 to 7,465, an increase of 375 seats.
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As per the AP NEET 2026 rank list analysis, the number of students qualifying NEET in Andhra Pradesh has decreased in 2026. The state recorded 36,776 qualified candidates in 2025, whereas the number fell to 33,221 in 2026. This represents a reduction of 3,555 candidates or 9.67%. Candidates can check the percentage change in total qualified candidates from the below table.
Particulars | 2025 | 2026 | Change | Percentage Change |
Total Qualified Candidates | 36776 | 33221 | -3555 | -9.67% |
As per the NMC MBBS seat matrix 2026, growth in both government and private MBBS seats in Andhra Pradesh has been observed. Government MBBS seats increased by 225, from 3,290 in 2025 to 3,515 in 2026. Private seats also increased by 150, rising from 3,800 to 3,950. As a result, the total number of MBBS seats increased by 375, from 7,090 to 7,465. Therefore, Andhra Pradesh has 375 more MBBS seats available in 2026 compared with 2025, while the number of qualified candidates has reduced by 3,555.
Category | 2025 | 2026 | Difference |
Government Seats | 3,290 | 3,515 | 225 |
Private Seats | 3800 | 3950 | 150 |
Total Seats | 7090 | 7465 | 375 |
Students Qualified | 36776 | 33221 | -3555 |
The AP NEET state rank analysis 2026 also compares the number of candidates falling within different rank ranges in 2025 and 2026. The data indicates that candidate numbers have declined across most rank ranges. Candidates can check the rank wise difference in number of candidates from the table below. The comparison shows that candidate numbers have declined in almost every rank range. For example, the 2,00,001-4,00,000 rank bracket had 7,823 candidates in 2025, which decreased to 7,339 in 2026. Similarly, the 4,00,001-6,00,000 range declined from 6,273 to 6,045 candidates. However, the 8,00,001-10,00,000 rank range was an exception. The number of candidates increased from 4,361 in 2025 to 4,468 in 2026, showing an increase of 107 candidates.
Rank range | 2025 (Candidate) | 2026 (Candidate) | Difference (2026 vs 2025) |
1 - 5,000 | 209 | 200 | -9 |
5,001 - 10,000 | 170 | 122 | -48 |
10,001 - 20,000 | 284 | 220 | -64 |
20,001 - 30,000 | 295 | 240 | -55 |
30,001 - 50,000 | 757 | 618 | -139 |
50,001 - 75,000 | 1016 | 843 | -173 |
75,001 - 1,00,000 | 1060 | 980 | -80 |
1,00,001 - 2,00,000 | 4,324 | 4,136 | -188 |
2,00,001 - 4,00,000 | 7823 | 7339 | -484 |
4,00,001 - 6,00,000 | 6273 | 6045 | -228 |
6,00,001 - 8,00,000 | 5175 | 4986 | -189 |
8,00,001 - 10,00,000 | 4,361 | 4,468 | +107 |
10,00,000 and above | 5,029 | 3,023 | -2,006 |
Grand Total | 36,776 | 33,220 | -3,556 |
The data from the AP NEET 2026 rank list analysis presents two important aspects. NEET UG aspirants wishing MBBS admission must understand these aspects to check their probability of admission. First, the state has more MBBS seats in 2026, with total seats increasing by 375. Second, the number of NEET qualified candidates has decreased by 3,555.
This means the overall pool of qualified candidates competing for the available seats has become smaller, while the seat capacity has increased. However, candidates should not consider this alone as an indication of lower closing ranks. Admission depends on several factors, including the candidate's NEET rank, category, seat type, college preference and counselling round.
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