The National Medical Commission (NMC) revises the MBBS seat matrix for 2026-27, adding 13,636 seats across India. With this update, the total approved MBBS intake rises to 1,40,664 seats across 839 medical colleges, with INIs excluded. The revised seat numbers are set to be used for NEET UG 2026 counselling.
According to the updated distribution, 64,121 seats are in government colleges and 76,543 are in private colleges. Both outlets report that Karnataka sees the largest increase at 1,650 seats, followed by Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Telangana, though the exact seat gains for these states vary by report. The announcement frames the change as an adjustment to the approved intake for the upcoming admission cycle.
