NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27 Released: 25 New Medical Colleges Approved, MBBS Seats Cross 1.36 Lakh
NMC Announces Major Expansion in MBBS Seats for 2026-27
The National Medical Commission (NMC), through its Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB), has released the official MBBS Seat Matrix for the 2026-27 academic session. The notification, issued on 14 July 2026, confirms a significant increase in undergraduate medical education capacity across India.
According to the official seat matrix, 823 medical colleges have been approved to admit students for the 2026-27 academic year, offering a combined total of 1,36,939 MBBS seats. These figures exclude Institutes of National Importance (INIs) such as AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER and other centrally governed institutes.
For NEET UG 2026 aspirants, this is one of the most important announcements before counselling begins, as the approved seat matrix determines the seats available for both MCC All India Quota counselling and state counselling authorities.
Key Highlights of the NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27
The latest notification brings several important developments for medical aspirants across the country.
| Particulars | 2026-27 |
|---|---|
| Total Medical Colleges | 823 |
| Total MBBS Seats | 1,36,939 |
| New Medical Colleges | 25 |
| Additional Seats Added | 9,911 |
| Government Colleges | 441 |
| Private Colleges | 382 |
Compared to the renewed base of 1,27,028 seats, India has added 9,911 MBBS seats, representing an increase of approximately 7.8%.
This expansion comes from two major sources:
- Approval of 25 new medical colleges, contributing 2,400 MBBS seats
- Increase in intake at 129 existing colleges, adding another 7,511 seats
Most existing colleges received an increase of either 50 seats or 100 seats, following NMC’s standard expansion pattern.
Government vs Private Medical Colleges
One of the most notable observations from this year’s seat matrix is the continued growth of private medical education.
| Type | Colleges | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 441 | 63,296 |
| Private | 382 | 73,643 |
Private institutions now account for 53.8% of all MBBS seats, while government colleges contribute 46.2%.
Among the newly approved colleges, 18 are private institutions, accounting for 2,000 of the 2,400 newly approved seats. The remaining seven government colleges contribute 400 seats.
This trend highlights the increasing role of private institutions in expanding India’s medical education capacity.
Karnataka Continues to Lead India in MBBS Seats
Karnataka remains the largest contributor to MBBS education in India.
With 75 medical colleges offering 15,395 MBBS seats, Karnataka has retained the top position in the country. More than 70% of these colleges are private institutions, reflecting the state’s long-established private medical education ecosystem.
The top states by MBBS seats are:
| Rank | State | Colleges | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karnataka | 75 | 15,395 |
| 2 | Uttar Pradesh | 88 | 14,000 |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | 78 | 13,999 |
| 4 | Maharashtra | 86 | 13,099 |
| 5 | Telangana | 66 | 10,250 |
Although Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of medical colleges, Karnataka continues to lead in total approved MBBS seats.
States Recording the Highest Increase in MBBS Seats
Several states witnessed substantial growth in seat capacity this year.
| State | Seats Added |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | 1,300 |
| Tamil Nadu | 950 |
| Rajasthan | 900 |
| West Bengal | 825 |
| Telangana | 810 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 800 |
| Bihar | 740 |
These additions are expected to improve admission opportunities during NEET UG 2026 counselling, particularly in states where multiple new colleges have been approved or existing colleges have expanded their intake.
Chhattisgarh Receives the Highest Number of New Medical Colleges
Among all states, Chhattisgarh recorded the largest expansion in terms of newly approved institutions.
The state has received approval for six new medical colleges, including five government institutions and one private medical college.
Other states receiving multiple approvals include:
| State | New Colleges |
|---|---|
| Chhattisgarh | 6 |
| Rajasthan | 3 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 2 |
| Bihar | 2 |
| Karnataka | 2 |
| Maharashtra | 2 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 2 |
A significant milestone is Sikkim, which receives its second medical college, further strengthening healthcare education infrastructure in the state.
Eight States and Union Territories Receive No Additional Seats
While many states experienced expansion, several regions saw no increase in approved MBBS seats.
These include:
- Assam
- Delhi
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Notably, Assam continues to have only government medical colleges, making it the only major state without any private medical college.
Complete List of Newly Approved Medical Colleges
The NMC has approved 25 new medical colleges for the 2026-27 academic session. These include both government and private institutions spread across multiple states.
| State | Newly Approved Colleges | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Government Medical College, Piduguralla; RVS Institute of Medical Sciences | 100 |
| Bihar | Buddha Hospital and Research Institute; Shrinivas G Educational & Research Institute of Medical Sciences | 200 |
| Chhattisgarh | Six new colleges including Government Medical Colleges at Dantewada, Janjgir-Champa, Jashpur-Kunkuri, Kabeerdham, Manendragarh and Maa Padmavati Institute of Medical Sciences | 350 |
| Haryana | Sanskaram School of Medical Sciences | 100 |
| Jharkhand | Sido Kanhu Medical College and Hospital | 100 |
| Karnataka | Alva’s Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre; Chettinad Institute of Medical Education and Research | 250 |
| Maharashtra | B.S.P. Medical College and Hospital; Mauli Medical College Hospital & Research Center | 250 |
| Rajasthan | Bharat Vikas Institute of Medical Sciences; Dr. B. S. Tomar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research; Prince Medical College & Hospital | 350 |
| Sikkim | Sikkim Government Medical College | 100 |
| Tamil Nadu | APS Medical College Hospital and Research Institute | 150 |
| Telangana | Raja Rajeshwari Institute of Medical Sciences-Girls | 150 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Fulan Singh Medical College, FS University; Sardar Patel Institute of Medical Education and Health Sciences | 150 |
| West Bengal | SKS Medical College | 150 |
The approvals are subject to the conditions specified by NMC/MARB, including verification and issuance of the final Letter of Permission where applicable.
