Big news for aspiring doctors of India. The National Medical Commission has issued the final seat matrix for the MBBS course 2026-27 on 14th July 2026. Now there are 1,36,939 seats in medical colleges in India for admission to the MBBS course, compared to 108,931 seats last year. The matrix has been released by Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB), which paves the way for NEET UG 2026 counselling. Of the total seats, 1,27,028 are renewed seats from existing colleges. The rest 9,911 are new additions.
Key Numbers at a Glance
These are the basic and important figures to remember before counselling for NEET UG.
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total MBBS seats | 1,36,939 |
| Total colleges | 823 |
| Seats renewed | 1,27,028 |
| Seats newly added | 9,911 |
| Government seats | 63,296 (441 colleges) |
| Private and deemed seats | 73,643 (382 colleges) |
| Notice date | July 14, 2026 |
| Data as on | July 13, 2026 |
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State-Wise MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27
The maximum number of MBBS seats in the country are in Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh states, followed by Tamil Nadu. NMC's own state-wise summary table provides these numbers and not any other report that is rumouring around the internet with other numbers.
| State | Total Seats 2026-27 | Seats Increased |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 14,095 | 1,300 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 13,200 | 800 |
| Tamil Nadu | 13,049 | 950 |
| Maharashtra | 12,699 | 400 |
| Telangana | 9,440 | 810 |
All India Quota and state counselling is dependent on your home state's quota. Be sure to review the complete 35 State breakdown in the official notification linked at the bottom before making your selections.
25 New Medical Colleges Added in 2026-27
This year, NMC has approved 25 new colleges and created 2,400 new seats in the system.
The largest increase in new colleges and seats was observed in the states of Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh. If you are applying to a new medical college, check the status before applying. There are still some awaiting final clearance.
Compliance Rules for Colleges
There are strict guidelines laid down by NMC this year and colleges can't ignore them.
- Students are to be admitted to colleges only against the approved number of seats. Any excess admission will fall under NMC Act 2019 and can be penalized.
- The E-Bank Guarantee must be submitted by the private colleges (with new or additional seats) within 7 days of notification, which will be around 21st July 2026.
- MARB will only issue the Letter of Permission after it is able to verify the bank guarantee.
- All colleges are required to verify their own seat numbers and inform MARB before the counselling process begins, if there is any issues.
What this Means for NEET UG 2026 Candidates
It is possible for the matrix to still change. If the Appeal Committee intervenes, NMC stated that it is subject to revision. Be sure to regularly visit the MCC website before you make your final selection.
An increase in the number of seats is good news, but the increase is not distributed equally. Your chances don't change drastically if your desired state didn't experience any growth, since most new seats are in certain states and private colleges.
The part parents will have to watch closely is the seat addition at new private colleges is still not completely confirmed. NMC will only issue the Letter of Permission once it has verified that the bank guarantee has been issued. A seat might appear to be available on paper, but may be changed at the last minute.
