The National Medical Commission (NMC) has updated the MBBS seat matrix for the 2026-27 academic year on its official portal, nmc.org.in. India now offers 1,40,664 MBBS seats across 839 medical colleges — of which 1,27,028 seats are renewed from existing colleges and 13,636 are newly increased, about 450 more than the previous version of the matrix. This single document underpins the entire NEET-UG 2026 admission season: the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) counselling run by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and the 85% state-quota counselling run by each state authority both allot seats out of these numbers.
Bottom line: 1,40,664 MBBS seats in 839 colleges for 2026-27 — 64,121 government and 76,543 private — with 13,636 seats added this cycle.
How many MBBS seats are there in 2026-27?
The total stands at 1,40,664 MBBS seats. The government sector accounts for 64,121 of them, while private colleges (including deemed universities) account for 76,543. The near 50-50 split matters for aspirants: government seats are far cheaper and more competitive, while private and deemed seats carry higher fees but widen the overall pool, especially in later rounds.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total MBBS seats (2026-27) | 1,40,664 |
| Medical colleges | 839 |
| Government seats | 64,121 |
| Private + deemed seats | 76,543 |
| Seats renewed | 1,27,028 |
| Seats increased this cycle | 13,636 (about 450 more than the earlier matrix) |
| Highest-intake states | Karnataka 15,395 · Uttar Pradesh 14,000 · Maharashtra 13,099 |
| Official source | nmc.org.in |
Which states have the most MBBS seats?
Karnataka leads the country with 15,395 MBBS seats, followed by Uttar Pradesh (14,000) and Maharashtra (13,099). These three states carry a large share of both government and private colleges, which is why their state-quota counselling is closely watched. A higher state intake generally means more movement across rounds and a better chance of an upgrade for candidates who stay in the process.
How does the seat matrix feed NEET-UG counselling?
- 15% of government-college seats go into the All India Quota, counselled centrally by MCC at mcc.nic.in.
- The remaining 85% of government seats plus the state's private/management seats are counselled by each state authority for its domicile candidates.
- Deemed universities, central institutions (AIIMS, JIPMER, AMU, BHU, DU) and ESIC seats are handled within MCC counselling.
- Every allotment you receive in any round is drawn from a seat that exists in this matrix — so the matrix is the ceiling on what can be offered.
What the 13,636 added seats mean for you
New seats usually get approved through the year and often surface in later rounds — Round 2, Round 3, mop-up and stray-vacancy rounds. If you did not get a seat (or the seat you wanted) in an early round, it is worth staying in the process, because added and vacated seats keep re-entering the pool. More seats do not lower the bar on their own; your realistic chances still depend on your NEET-UG rank, category and the state quota you are eligible for.
How to read and verify the matrix
- Open the state-wise / college-wise seat matrix PDF on nmc.org.in and locate your target colleges.
- Confirm the college is NMC-recognised for 2026-27 before you ever lock it in choice filling.
- Cross-check the college's course-wise intake against your state counselling brochure — state authorities publish their own seat matrices built on these numbers.
- Treat the NMC figure as authoritative but not final for every individual college: court cases and renewal approvals can still add or withhold seats during the season.
Always confirm state-wise and college-wise figures on the official NMC portal, nmc.org.in, rather than on forwarded lists — a college's recognition status can change mid-season.
How many MBBS seats are there in India for 2026-27?
1,40,664 MBBS seats across 839 medical colleges, per the NMC's updated seat matrix — 64,121 government and 76,543 private/deemed.
Which states have the most MBBS seats in 2026?
Karnataka (15,395), Uttar Pradesh (14,000) and Maharashtra (13,099) record the highest intake.
How many new MBBS seats were added this year?
13,636 seats were increased this cycle — about 450 more than the previous matrix — taking the national total to 1,40,664.
What is the government vs private split?
64,121 seats are in government colleges and 76,543 in private and deemed colleges, an almost even split.
Does a bigger seat matrix make MBBS admission easier?
It improves your chances in later and mop-up rounds, but your admission still depends on your NEET-UG rank, category and eligible quota — competition for government seats remains high.
Where can I check the official seat matrix?
On the NMC website, nmc.org.in, which publishes the state-wise and college-wise MBBS seat matrix PDF.
Do these seats include AIIMS, JIPMER and BDS?
This matrix is for MBBS. AIIMS/JIPMER MBBS seats are counselled by MCC; BDS (dental) seats are counted separately under the National Dental Commission.
How do the 15% AIQ and 85% state quota relate to this matrix?
15% of government-college MBBS seats form the All India Quota (MCC), and the remaining 85% plus state private seats are counselled by each state — both drawn from these totals.
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