Significant Increase in MBBS Seats for 2026-27 Academic Year

Overview of MBBS Seats in India for 2026

MBBS Seats in India 2026: Exciting news has emerged for the thousands of students gearing up for NEET UG 2026. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has unveiled the official seat matrix for MBBS programs for the academic year 2026-27. A total of 1,36,939 MBBS seats will be available across 823 medical colleges throughout the country. This includes 1,27,028 seats that were previously approved and an additional 9,911 seats introduced this year. Furthermore, 25 new medical colleges have been authorized, contributing 2,400 new MBBS seats. For those aspiring to enter medical college via NEET UG 2026, this seat matrix is essential.

NMC's Official MBBS Seat Matrix Released

NMC Releases Official MBBS Seat Matrix
The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the NMC has disclosed the official details regarding MBBS seats for the 2026-27 academic year. According to this matrix, admissions will be conducted for 1,36,939 MBBS seats across 823 medical colleges in the nation. This total comprises 1,27,028 previously sanctioned seats and 9,911 newly added seats, culminating in a total of 1,36,939 MBBS seats.

Admissions Restricted to Approved Seats

Admissions Limited to Approved Seats
The NMC has made it clear that admissions at any medical college will be confined to the number of officially sanctioned seats; thus, no institution may enroll students beyond its authorized capacity. The list has been compiled based on approvals granted up to July 13, 2026. The MARB has clarified that this seat matrix is based on approvals granted until that date. If there are any changes or updates to a medical college's seat count, the MARB will issue a new order to the respective college, and the updated seat matrix will be made available on the NMC website. **Process to be completed within 7 days**

Increase in MBBS Seats Across Medical Colleges

How Many Seats Have Increased in Medical Colleges?
This year has seen a rise in MBBS seats in both government and private sectors. There are currently 441 government medical colleges with a total capacity of 61,185 seats; with the addition of 2,111 new seats, the total has increased to 63,296. In the private sector, there are 382 medical colleges. With 65,843 existing seats and an addition of 7,800 new seats, the total capacity in private colleges has now reached 73,643. Additionally, 25 new medical colleges have been established this year, providing a total of 2,400 MBBS seats.

New Medical Colleges Established

New Medical Colleges in the Government Sector
Seven new medical colleges have been launched in the government sector, offering a total of 400 seats. These include:
Andhra Pradesh – Government Medical College, Pittapuram (50 seats)
Chhattisgarh – Government Medical College, Dantewada (50)
Chhattisgarh – Government Medical College, Janjgir-Champa (50)
Chhattisgarh – Government Medical College, Jashpur-Kunkuri (50)
Chhattisgarh – Government Medical College, Kabirdham (50)
Chhattisgarh – Government Medical College, Manendragarh (50)
Sikkim – Sikkim Government Medical College (100 seats).

New Private Medical Colleges Established

A total of 18 new medical colleges have been established in the private sector, offering 2,000 MBBS seats. These include:
Andhra Pradesh – Arari Institute of Medical Sciences (50)
Bihar – Buddha Hospital and Research Institute (100)
Bihar – Srinivas Educational and Research Institute of Medical Sciences (100)
Chhattisgarh – Maa Parvati Institute of Medical Sciences (100)
Haryana – Sanskaram School of Medical Sciences (100)
Jharkhand – Sido Kanhu Medical College and Hospital (100)
Karnataka – Attaluri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center (150)
Karnataka – Chettinad Institute of Medical Education and Research (100)
Maharashtra – B.S.P.M. Medical College and Hospital (150)
Maharashtra – Mount Vitas Medical College, Hospital and Research Center (100)
Rajasthan – Bharat Vikas Institute of Medical Sciences (150)
Rajasthan – Dr. B.S.P. Tomar Medical College and Medical Sciences and Research (150)
Rajasthan – Prince Medical College and Hospital (50)
Tamil Nadu – APS Medical College Hospital and Research Institute (150)
Telangana – Raja Rajeswari Institute of Medical Sciences, Galv (150)
Uttar Pradesh – Phoolan Singh Medical College, FMS University (100)
Uttar Pradesh – Sardar Patel Institute of Medical Education and Research (50)
West Bengal – SKM Medical College (150).