NMC MBBS College Applications 2027-28: New Colleges & Seat Increase

The National Medical Commission (NMC), through its Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB), has opened online applications for two major initiatives in medical education for the 2027–28 academic year: establishing entirely new MBBS medical colleges, and increasing MBBS seat capacity in existing colleges. This is a significant opportunity for institutions—both government and private—to expand medical education infrastructure across India. Applications are submitted in two parts: Part A (primary application) must be filed by 30 November 2026, and Part B (detailed compliance documentation) by 31 December 2026. The notice sets out strict eligibility criteria, mandatory documents, assessment procedures, and financial requirements that every applicant must meet.

What This Notice Is About

The NMC/MARB is inviting online applications from eligible institutions to either establish a brand-new medical college offering the MBBS course, or to increase the annual intake of MBBS seats in an existing medical college. This is not a counselling notice or a merit list—it is an application invitation for institutions to propose new or expanded medical education capacity for the 2027–28 academic year.

All applications must be submitted exclusively through the NMC's official online portal at https://nmc.org.in. No hard copies, offline submissions, or email applications will be accepted. The process is governed by the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, the Establishment of Medical Institutions, Assessment and Rating Regulations, 2023, and all applicable NMC guidelines and standards.

Two Categories of Applications

Applicants can apply under one of two categories. The first is for the establishment of a completely new medical college for the MBBS course. The second is for an increase in the annual intake capacity of MBBS seats in an existing medical college. An applicant must clearly state which category they are applying under and provide all relevant details in the online form.

• Category (a): Establishment of a new Medical College for the MBBS course
• Category (b): Increase in the annual intake capacity of MBBS seats in an existing Medical College

Critical Dates and Application Timeline

The application process is divided into two parts with strict deadlines. Part A (Primary Application) opens on 8 October 2026 at 11:59 AM and closes on 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Once Part A is submitted and an Application ID is generated, it becomes final and cannot be edited, modified, or altered in any way. Part B (Compliance to MSR and Assessment Requirements) opens on 1 November 2026 at 12:00 AM and closes on 31 December 2026 at 11:59 PM. Part B can only be submitted after Part A has been successfully submitted.

If an application fee has been paid but not credited to the NMC account by 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, applicants have until 4 December 2026 at 11:59 PM to request payment reconciliation. After 4 December 2026, no reconciliation will be entertained. The NMC is not responsible for any technical, connectivity, internet, payment gateway, or banking issues encountered during submission. Applicants are strongly advised to submit well in advance and not wait until the last date.

• Part A opens: 8 October 2026, 11:59 AM
• Part A closes: 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM
• Part B opens: 1 November 2026, 12:00 AM
• Part B closes: 31 December 2026, 11:59 PM
• Payment reconciliation deadline: 4 December 2026, 11:59 PM

Application Fees

All applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee, paid through the online portal's payment link. The fee varies by institution type (private or government) and by the number of seats requested. A separate non-refundable registration fee of ₹2 lakhs is also applicable. For private colleges establishing a new MBBS college, the fee is ₹7.5 lakh + 18% GST for 50 seats, ₹15 lakh + 18% GST for 100 seats, and ₹22.5 lakh + 18% GST for 150 seats. For government colleges, the fees are lower: ₹6.25 lakh + 18% GST for 50 seats, ₹12.5 lakh + 18% GST for 100 seats, and ₹18.75 lakh + 18% GST for 150 seats. For seat increases, the fee is ₹7.5 lakh + 18% GST (private) or ₹6.25 lakh + 18% GST (government) for every 50 seats.

• Registration fee: ₹2 lakhs (non-refundable, separate for UG and PG)
• New college (50 seats): ₹7.5 lakh + 18% GST (private) or ₹6.25 lakh + 18% GST (government)
• New college (100 seats): ₹15 lakh + 18% GST (private) or ₹12.5 lakh + 18% GST (government)
• New college (150 seats): ₹22.5 lakh + 18% GST (private) or ₹18.75 lakh + 18% GST (government)
• Seat increase (per 50 seats): ₹7.5 lakh + 18% GST (private) or ₹6.25 lakh + 18% GST (government)

Documents Required for New Medical Colleges

Applicants proposing to establish a new medical college must upload a comprehensive set of documents in PDF format. These include particulars of the applicant/entity, proof of the category (government/private/trust/society/company), certified copies of constitutional documents (bye-laws, memorandum and articles of association, trust deed), details of the college and hospital management, proof of exclusive hospital attachment, disclosure of any other medical colleges run by members of the sponsoring entity, and a valid Consent of Affiliation (CoA) from a recognised university.

Financial documents are critical: audited balance sheets for the preceding three financial years (prepared per ASB standards), an authorisation letter from banks allowing NMC to verify all accounts, and a solvency certificate from a Chartered Accountant issued within 90 days before the application deadline. Land and building documents must prove ownership or valid lease (minimum 30 years), include building completion, fire safety, and occupancy certificates, and be accompanied by an affidavit confirming the land is free from disputes and encumbrances.

Infrastructure and operational documents include project cost details, means of financing, details of any existing hospital to be utilised, clinical infrastructure data (bed strength, department-wise distribution, occupancy, OPD infrastructure), architectural and layout plans, department-wise equipment lists, engineering services capacity, hospital and administrative services details, staff strength by category, and geo-tagged photographs of the college and hospital clearly displaying the institution's name. Faculty details must list all professors, associate professors, assistant professors, and residents with their names, designations, and AEBAS IDs as of the application date. Government institutions must provide a government order sanctioning the required teaching and non-teaching posts from the Finance Department.

• Particulars of applicant and proposed college
• Category of application (government/private/trust/society/company)
• Certified copies of constitution and registration documents (bye-laws, memorandum and articles of association, trust deed)
• Management composition details
• Proof of exclusive hospital attachment (one hospital per college only)
• Disclosure of other medical colleges run by sponsoring entity members
• Valid Consent of Affiliation (CoA) from recognised university (issued after 4 February 2026)
• Audited balance sheets for preceding 3 financial years (ASB format)
• Bank authorisation letter for account verification
• Solvency certificate from Chartered Accountant (issued within 90 days before deadline)
• Land ownership/lease documents (minimum 30-year lease if leased)
• Building completion, fire safety, and occupancy certificates
• Affidavit confirming land is free from disputes and encumbrances
• Project cost details and means of financing
• Hospital details (if existing hospital to be used)
• Clinical infrastructure data (bed strength, department distribution, occupancy, OPD)
• Architectural and layout plans
• Department-wise medical, scientific, and allied equipment lists
• Engineering services capacity and configuration
• Hospital and administrative services details
• Staff strength by category
• Geo-tagged photographs of college and hospital with institution name clearly visible
• Faculty details (professors, associate professors, assistant professors, residents with AEBAS IDs)
• Government order sanctioning posts (for government institutions)

Documents Required for Seat Increase in Existing Colleges

Applicants seeking to increase MBBS seat capacity in an existing college must submit similar documentation but tailored to their situation. They must provide particulars of the college, category (government/private), certified constitutional documents, management composition, exclusive hospital attachment proof, disclosure of other medical colleges, and a valid Consent of Affiliation from a recognised university. Financial documents—audited balance sheets, bank authorisation letter, and solvency certificate—are required in the same format as for new colleges.

For existing hospitals, applicants must provide the hospital registration certificate, building completion certificate (if additional building constructed for the increase), occupancy certificate (if additional building constructed), fire safety clearance, blood bank licence, AERB certificate (where applicable), pollution control board consent to operate, biomedical waste management documents, and proof of ownership or lawful authority to operate the hospital. Clinical infrastructure details must include total bed strength, department-wise bed distribution, bed occupancy, built-up area of clinical and para-clinical departments, and OPD infrastructure and attendance data. Architectural plans, equipment lists, engineering services, hospital and administrative services, and staff strength details must be provided. Faculty must be registered in AEBAS and physically present within 15 days of the application deadline; if not, the application will not be considered and penalties may apply. Government institutions must provide a government order sanctioning the required posts for the proposed increase.

• Particulars of existing medical college
• Category of application (government/private)
• Certified constitutional documents
• Management composition details
• Exclusive hospital attachment proof
• Disclosure of other medical colleges
• Valid Consent of Affiliation (CoA) from recognised university
• Audited balance sheets for preceding 3 financial years
• Bank authorisation letter
• Solvency certificate from Chartered Accountant
• Hospital registration certificate
• Building completion certificate (if additional building for increase)
• Occupancy certificate (if additional building for increase)
• Fire safety clearance
• Blood bank licence
• AERB certificate (where applicable)
• Pollution control board consent to operate
• Biomedical waste management documents
• Proof of ownership or lawful authority to operate hospital
• Clinical infrastructure details (bed strength, distribution, occupancy, OPD)
• Architectural and layout plans
• Department-wise equipment lists
• Engineering services capacity
• Hospital and administrative services details
• Staff strength by category
• Faculty details (must be AEBAS-registered and physically present within 15 days of deadline)

The Two-Part Application Process

All applications are submitted online in two distinct parts. Part A is the Primary Application, containing essential information and documents for initial processing: college and hospital infrastructure details, statutory requirements, and other prescribed compliance information. Part A must be submitted first, along with the application fee, within the prescribed period (by 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM). Once Part A is successfully submitted and an Application ID is generated, it becomes final and locked—no modifications, edits, replacements, or additions are permitted under any circumstances.

Part B is the Compliance to MSR and Assessment Requirements section. It contains detailed information, documents, declarations, and particulars relating to compliance with Minimum Standard Requirements (MSR), NMC Regulations, and other statutory and regulatory requirements. Part B includes details on clinical services and facilities, clinical material and workload, academic infrastructure, teaching and non-teaching human resources, and other infrastructure and facilities as prescribed. Part B can only be submitted after Part A has been successfully submitted and within the prescribed period (by 31 December 2026 at 11:59 PM). The information and documents in Part B will be made available to designated assessors for assessment, verification, and determination of compliance with applicable requirements.

The detailed procedure, instructions, and user manual for submitting both parts will be made available on the NMC application portal. The portal link is available on the official NMC website at https://nmc.org.in. Applicants are permitted to submit only one application for the establishment of a particular new UG medical college through their registered primary email ID. If an applicant submits more than one application for the same new college, all such applications will be treated as multiple submissions for the same proposal, and the applicant will not be entitled to have more than one application considered. The MARB has discretion to determine which application, if any, is valid, admissible, and acceptable, and may reject any or all applications or take such other decision as it deems appropriate. The MARB's decision is final and binding.

• Part A (Primary Application): Submit by 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM
• Part A becomes final and non-editable once Application ID is generated
• Part B (Compliance to MSR): Submit by 31 December 2026, 11:59 PM
• Part B can only be submitted after Part A is successfully submitted
• Only one application per new college per registered email ID
• Multiple applications for the same college will be treated as duplicates
• MARB has final discretion on which application to consider

Critical Eligibility and Compliance Traps

⚠️ **Work-in-Progress Status Not Permitted**: The notice explicitly states that infrastructure, departmental, and statutory requirements must be complete and operational as of the application date. Any infrastructure, departmental requirement, or statutory requirement that is incomplete, under construction, or otherwise in progress as of the application date will not be considered for processing, and the application will be rejected without further communication. The regulatory framework does not contemplate a 'work-in-progress' status; it obligates readiness and demonstrable compliance from the outset. Any plea of being in the process of completing infrastructure or requesting additional time defeats the very object of the scheme and is wholly impermissible and liable for rejection.

⚠️ **Consent of Affiliation (CoA) Must Be Valid and Recent**: The CoA must be issued in the prescribed format by a recognised university and must be valid on the date of application submission. A conditional CoA or one issued without conducting the requisite Local Inspection to verify facilities as per MSR is not valid and will result in rejection. Critically, any CoA issued on or before 4 February 2026 is invalid; the CoA must have been issued after 4 February 2026. If a valid CoA is not submitted, or if the CoA submitted is found to be invalid on the application date, the application will be rejected and no further correspondence will be entertained.

⚠️ **Solvency Certificate Timing**: The solvency certificate from a Chartered Accountant must be issued within 90 days prior to the last date of application submission (31 December 2026). This means the certificate must be dated on or after 2 October 2026. A certificate issued before this date will not be accepted.

⚠️ **Faculty Registration and Physical Presence**: For new colleges, all faculty as per MSR must be registered in AEBAS and physically present in the institution within 15 days from the last date of application submission (by 15 January 2027). For seat increases, the college must have maintained the required faculty for existing seats in previous academic years, and additional faculty for the requested increase must be registered in AEBAS and physically present within 15 days of the deadline. If the required faculty position is not maintained as mandated, the application will not be considered and penalties may be imposed by MARB.

⚠️ **Geo-Tagged Photographs Must Be Authentic**: Any photograph found to be false, manipulated, fabricated, or generated/altered through Artificial Intelligence or other technological means so as to misrepresent the actual status of the institution will render the application liable to rejection and may attract appropriate action under applicable provisions.

⚠️ **False or Misleading Information**: If any information, declaration, or document furnished by the applicant is subsequently found to be false, incorrect, misleading, or fabricated, the Board may initiate appropriate action under applicable law/regulations, including rejection of the application and such other punitive action as may be permissible. The applicant must submit an undertaking on ₹500 non-judicial stamp paper confirming that all information and documents are true, correct, complete, and authentic.

• All infrastructure and statutory requirements must be complete and operational on the application date—no work-in-progress status is permitted
• Consent of Affiliation must be issued after 4 February 2026 and must be valid on the application date
• Conditional CoA or CoA without Local Inspection verification is not valid
• Solvency certificate must be issued within 90 days before the deadline (on or after 2 October 2026)
• Faculty must be AEBAS-registered and physically present within 15 days of the deadline
• Geo-tagged photographs must be authentic—no AI-generated or manipulated images
• Any false, misleading, or fabricated information will result in rejection and possible legal action
• Undertaking on ₹500 non-judicial stamp paper is mandatory

Bank Guarantee and Financial Requirements for Private Colleges

Private medical colleges must submit a Bank Guarantee (in electronic form only) corresponding to the number of seats granted for issuance of the Letter of Permission (LoP). The guarantee amount varies by seat count: ₹15 crores for 50 seats, ₹20 crores (or ₹5 crores for additional 50 seats) for 100 seats, and ₹25 crores (or ₹5 crores for additional 50 seats) for 150 seats. For seat increases in existing colleges, a bank guarantee of ₹5 crores (valid for six years) is required for every additional 50 MBBS seats. The guarantee must be furnished only in electronic form (E-BG) and must be valid for six years from the date of issuance of the LoP.

After the LoP is issued, the college must submit an undertaking confirming compliance with the terms and conditions of the LoP, along with the applicable bank guarantee. Government medical colleges do not need to submit a bank guarantee; instead, they must submit an undertaking regarding compliance with the LoP terms, duly issued by the Principal Secretary of the concerned Department within seven working days from the date of LoP issuance.

All colleges must maintain a dedicated corpus fund exclusively for the functioning of the proposed medical institution. The amount of the corpus fund will be determined by MARB and communicated through a separate notice. The amount may be revised periodically by MARB. Colleges must furnish documentary evidence of the maintenance of the prescribed corpus fund whenever directed by MARB.

• Bank Guarantee (electronic form only) required for private colleges
• ₹15 crores for 50 seats
• ₹20 crores (or ₹5 crores for additional 50 seats) for 100 seats
• ₹25 crores (or ₹5 crores for additional 50 seats) for 150 seats
• ₹5 crores per additional 50 seats for seat increases
• Guarantee valid for 6 years from LoP issuance
• Government colleges: undertaking from Principal Secretary instead of bank guarantee
• Undertaking to be submitted within 7 working days of LoP issuance
• Dedicated corpus fund required (amount to be determined by MARB)

Assessment and Inspection Process

Assessment will be conducted only for applications that are found to be valid, complete in all respects, and compliant with applicable requirements. Assessment will be undertaken strictly with reference to the number of MBBS seats for which the applicant has applied. Allotment or consideration of a lesser number of seats than applied for is not permissible. For example, if an applicant applies for 150 MBBS seats, the assessment will be conducted for 150 seats in accordance with the applicable MSR. If the applicant does not fulfil the prescribed requirements for 150 seats, the application will be rejected and will not be considered for establishment with a reduced intake of 50 or 100 seats, even if facilities are adequate for such a lesser intake.

MARB determines the appropriate method of assessment and/or inspection before granting permission. Methods may include scrutiny of documents in digital or other form, NMC AEBAS attendance verification, verification of live video feed, photographs, Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) data, or physical or virtual/hybrid assessment on any day at any time. Assessment may be conducted over two days if not completed in one day. Assessment will be conducted on Saturdays as well as subsequent days of holidays. Assessors will examine infrastructure, quality of medical education, faculty, AEBAS data, clinical material and other clinical indicators, and financial status to ensure compliance with the latest NMC guidelines.

For virtual inspections, the applicant institution must arrange an appropriate number of dedicated persons/personnel equipped with good-quality tablets/devices having high-speed and stable internet connectivity, high-resolution cameras, and high-quality GPS facility for facilitating the inspection throughout its duration. For hybrid inspections, the applicant institution must provide each assessor present physically at the college with a good-quality tablet/device equipped with high-speed and stable internet connectivity, a high-resolution camera, and an accurate GPS facility. The tablet/device provided by the institution shall be returned to the institution by the assessor upon completion of the assessment. All communication to the college will be issued through the portal.

• Assessment only for valid, complete, and compliant applications
• Assessment strictly for the number of seats applied for—no reduction permitted
• MARB determines assessment method: document scrutiny, AEBAS verification, video feed, photographs, HMIS data, or physical/virtual/hybrid inspection
• Assessment may span two days if necessary
• Assessment conducted on Saturdays and holidays
• Assessors examine infrastructure, faculty, AEBAS data, clinical material, and financial status
• Virtual inspection: institution provides dedicated personnel with tablets, high-speed internet, high-resolution cameras, and GPS
• Hybrid inspection: institution provides each assessor with equipped tablet/device
• All communication via portal only

What Happens After Application Submission

Submission of an application does not, by itself, confer any right upon the applicant to seek establishment of a medical college, increase in intake, issuance of a Letter of Permission, or any other regulatory approval. All applications are subject to scrutiny, assessment, verification, and such further regulatory process as may be prescribed by NMC/MARB. The applicant is responsible for ensuring the continued validity, authenticity, and availability of all documents and infrastructure claimed in the application.

An application containing incomplete, inaccurate, false, misleading, unverifiable, or unsupported information/documents, or otherwise not complying with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, is liable to be rejected or dealt with in accordance with applicable provisions. Applications submitted after the prescribed closing date and time will not be entertained under any circumstances. The NMC is not responsible for any technical, connectivity, internet, payment gateway, banking, or other related issues encountered by the applicant during the last date or at the last stage of submission. Applicants are therefore advised to complete and submit their applications well in advance of the prescribed last date and time, and shall not wait until the last date for submission of the application or payment of the prescribed fee.

• Application submission does not guarantee approval or permission
• All applications subject to scrutiny, assessment, verification, and regulatory process
• Applicant responsible for continued validity and authenticity of documents and infrastructure
• Incomplete, inaccurate, false, or misleading applications liable to rejection
• Late submissions will not be entertained
• NMC not responsible for technical or connectivity issues
• Submit well in advance of deadline

Frequently asked questions

Applications for establishing new MBBS medical colleges or increasing MBBS seat capacity for the 2027–28 academic year are now open. Part A must be submitted by 30 November 2026 at 11:59 PM, and Part B by 31 December 2026 at 11:59 PM, exclusively through the NMC portal at https://nmc.org.in. Ensure all infrastructure, faculty, financial documents, and statutory requirements are complete and in place on the application date—no work-in-progress status is permitted. Submit well in advance of the deadline to avoid technical issues, and carefully review all eligibility criteria, document requirements, and the critical traps outlined in this notice before applying.