NEET UG 2026 MBBS Seat Matrix Out: NMC Releases 1,36,939 Total Seats; 9,911 New Seats Added
Vandana Chauhan
Published On - Jul 15, 2026 07:09PM IST
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the NEET UG 2026 MBBS Seat Matrix for the 2026-27 academic session through its Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB). According to the latest seat matrix, a total of 1,36,939 MBBS seats are available across 823 medical colleges in India. The updated seat matrix also highlights 9,911 newly added MBBS seats, while1,27,028 seats have been continued from the existing intake.
The seat matrix released gives the detailed information on the availability of MBBS seats across different states and medical colleges. This helps NEET UG aspirants to understand the available options and plan their list of preferred colleges accordingly. However, the seat details do not include Institutes of National Importance (INIs) such as AIIMS and JIPMER, as admissions to these institutes are conducted separately. The NMC has also clarified that the released seat matrix is provisional and can be revised if any changes or approvals are made in the future.
NEET UG 2026 Aspirants who will qualify the exam and are appearing for the NEET counselling 2026 can refer to the official NMC MBBS Seat Matrix PDF to know the state-wise distribution of seats, newly added MBBS seats and the total number of seats available in medical colleges across India.
NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026: Key Details
The NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026 provides important details about the total number of medical colleges, available MBBS seats, newly added seats and state-wise seat distribution for NEET UG 2026 counselling. The table given below highlights the important details of the latest MBBS Seat Matrix released by NMC to help the students get a clear overview of the updated seat availability.
Particulars
Details
Medical Education Authority
National Medical Commission (NMC)
Admission Process
NEET UG 2026 Counselling
Academic Session
2026-27
Total Number of Medical Colleges
823
Government Medical Colleges
441
Private Medical Colleges
382
Total MBBS Seats Available
1,36,939
MBBS Seats in Government Colleges
63,296
MBBS Seats in Private Colleges
73,643
New MBBS Seats Added Compared to 2025
9,911
New Medical Colleges Added
25
New Government Medical Colleges
7
New Private Medical Colleges
18
MBBS Seats Added Through New Colleges
2,400
Government Seats Added in New Colleges
400
Private Seats Added in New Colleges
2,000
State with Maximum MBBS Seats
Karnataka (15,395 seats)
Second Highest MBBS Seat Intake
Uttar Pradesh (14,000 seats)
Third Highest MBBS Seat Intake
Tamil Nadu (13,999 seats)
State with Highest Government MBBS Seats
Karnataka (10,995 seats)
State with Highest Private MBBS Seats
Maharashtra (6,000 seats)
Institutes Not Covered Under This Matrix
AIIMS, JIPMER, PGIMER and other Institutes of National Importance (INIs)
NEET UG 2026 MBBS Seat Matrix: State-wise Seat Overview
The NEET UG 2026 MBBS seat matrix gives an overview of the total medical seats available across different states and union territories in India. It includes the existing (renewed) seats, newly added seats and the final number of MBBS seats expected for the counselling process.
State/Union Territory
Existing MBBS Seats
Newly Added Seats
Total MBBS Seats
Karnataka
14,095
1,300
15,395
Uttar Pradesh
13,200
800
14,000
Tamil Nadu
13,049
950
13,999
Maharashtra
12,699
400
13,099
Telangana
9,440
810
10,250
Rajasthan
7,180
900
8,080
Gujarat
7,550
200
7,750
Andhra Pradesh
7,090
375
7,465
West Bengal
6,375
825
7,200
Madhya Pradesh
5,600
420
6,020
Kerala
5,454
250
5,704
Bihar
3,420
740
4,160
Haryana
2,710
250
2,960
Odisha
2,900
50
2,950
Chhattisgarh
2,380
545
2,925
Assam
1,875
-
1,875
Punjab
1,800
50
1,850
Puducherry
1,630
150
1,780
Jammu & Kashmir
1,575
100
1,675
Delhi
1,415
-
1,415
Jharkhand
1,130
370
1,500
Uttarakhand
1,325
150
1,475
Himachal Pradesh
870
1
871
Manipur
525
25
550
Tripura
450
50
500
Meghalaya
250
-
250
Goa
200
50
250
Chandigarh
150
50
200
Sikkim
100
100
200
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
177
-
177
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
114
-
114
Arunachal Pradesh
100
-
100
Mizoram
100
-
100
Nagaland
100
-
100
Total
1,27,028
9,911
1,36,939
The seat matrix reflects that India have a total of 1,36,939 MBBS seats for NEET UG 2026 counselling. Karnataka has the highest number of MBBS seats, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The addition of new seats across several states will increase opportunities for medical aspirants during the admission process.
