NEET UG 2025: Over 9,000 MBBS Seats Added as NMC Updates Seat Matrix. India Now Has 1.26 Lakh Medical Seats.
NEET UG 2025 9,000 New MBBS Seats Added Across IndiaGiving a big boost to medical education in India, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 9,075 new MBBS seats for the academic year 2025-26. Now India has a total of 1,26,600 MBBS seats. The number has come after many rounds of revision and excludes AIIMS seats and JIPMER seats.
How Does NEET 2025 Seat Matrix Look Now?
As we travel deeper into the statistical map, numbers tell us a growth story:
- Now, total MBBS seats in India: 1,26,600
- New approved seats in 2025-26: 9,075
- Seats removed: 456
- Substantial seat additions: Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka
- Major seat reduction: 150 seats in Delhi’s Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences
State-wise Updates of New Medical Seats
The emerging trends highlight that Southern and Western states have topped the list with the maximum number of allocations.
Andhra Pradesh:
- Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal: Before- 150, After- 250 seats.
- Anna Gowri Medical College & Hospital: New approval- 150 seats.
Tamil Nadu:
- Addition of 50 MBBS seats at Takshashila Medical College, Villupuram, Maharashtra & Karnataka.
- Multiple colleges get fresh approvals.
New Medical Colleges Coming Up
Here are the newly approved medical colleges with their seat matrix in different states:
State | College | Seats Approved |
Uttar Pradesh | Autonomous State Medical College (Government) | 100 |
West Bengal | Raniganj Institute of Medical Science | 100 |
PKG Medical Science | 50 | |
Rajasthan | ESIC Medical College & Hospital | 50 |
Arya Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), Omaxe City | 50 | |
Jharkhand | Netaji Subhas Medical College and Hospital, Seraikela | 100 |
Jammu & Kashmir | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence | 50 |
Haryana | Pt. Neki Ram Sharma Government Medical College, Bhiwani | 100 |
Maharishi Chyawan Medical College, Koriawas | 100 | |
Bihar | Mahabodhi Medical College and Hospital | 100 |
Shyamlal Chandrashekhar Medical College and S.P.N.M. Hospital | 100 |
Check the MBBS seats of these states:
- Uttar Pradesh MBBS Seats
- West Bengal MBBS Seats
- Rajasthan MBBS Seats
- Jharkhand MBBS Seats
- Haryana MBBS Seats
- Bihar MBBS Seats
Seat Withdrawals Amid Legal Issues
NMC also withdrew 456 seats, reiterating the action in favor of transparency and legal compliance. MBBS seats are made due to:
- Court cases
- Regulatory non-compliance
- Late in renewal and approval process
A few days ago, NBE cancelled 22 NEET PG results due to discrepancies.
MCC Counselling Round 3 Result Expected Soon
Several stretches were witnessed in MCC Counselling 2025 Round 3 schedule. The results are expected to come out on 18th October 2025. After the results, you will have to check MCC counselling results and download the seat allotment letter.
What’s the Future of Medical Education in India?
This seat increase corresponds with Union Cabinet’s Phase-III nod on Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS). As per the Indian government, the target is to add 5,023 new MBBS and 5,000 PG seats in government colleges. Enhanced funding is ₹1.5 crore per MBBS seat.
Apart from fierce competition in NEET UG exam 2025, India now also has:
- The highest number of medical colleges in the world- 808
- MBBS seats grew in the last 10 years: 127%
- PG seat increased: 143%