Uttar Pradesh Approves 950 New MBBS and 271 PG Seats, Taking Totals to 12,800 and 4,200

The new revision pushes MBBS seats in UP to 12,800 and PG seats to 4,200.

Uttar Pradesh has approved a big expansion in the medical sector, adding 950 MBBS seats and 271 PG medical seats in government and private medical colleges. The move aims to bring multiple benefits to different parties. The boost will fix the doctor shortage, strengthen the state healthcare system, and opportunities for medical students.

Freshly, NMC released revised seat matrix for MBBS and BDS

Why The Increase?

With this revised intake, Uttar Pradesh has a long-term plan to boost medical training facilities, improve seat availability. The move will meet the rising demand for healthcare workers in both rural and urban areas.

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Uttar Pradesh MBBS Seats: Government vs Private Colleges

With the latest approval, new UG seats are being added in private medical colleges.

Dive Deeper into: MBBS Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

Break-up Highlights:

• 750 MBBS seats IN 12 private medical colleges.
• 200 MBBS seats added in 3 government colleges.
• Amethi’s Autonomous State Medical College gets 100 seats.
• ESIC Noida and ESIC Varanasi get 50 seats each.

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• Odisha has introduced 62 new PG medical seats in government colleges for 2025–26 admissions.
• NEET PG 2025 Seat Matrix Revised - 103 Seats Withdrawn from Round 1.
• Jharkhand Gets Centre’s Nod for Four New Medical Colleges Under PPP Model

PG (MD/MS) Seats Also Expanded

UP has also cleared 271 additional PG seats:

Also Read: UP NEET PG Seat Matrix

Impact for Students

What does this hike mean to aspirants: 

• More medical seat options.
• Higher chance of securing MBBS/MD/MS.
• Easier access for rural and underserved students.
• More specialist training.

Update On UP NEET Counselling

UP NEET PG counselling is about to begin from 6 November 2025. Uttar Pradesh NEET UG counselling in its final stage as Round 3 results have been released. 

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This expansion is one of the biggest in recent years. UP aims to increase its medical education ecosystem and abundant admission opportunities for future doctors, especially at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: How many medical seats are available in Uttar Pradesh?

Ans: After the recent development, MBBS seats in UP increased to 12,800 and PG seats to 4,200.

Ques: What is the seat distribution of All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota in UP NEET 2025? 

Ans: The seats are divided as:

• 15% for AIQ 
• 85% for State Quota
• Specific reservations for categories like SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD under both quotas.

Ques: How seat allocation is done in UP NEET counseling 2025?

Ans: UP NEET seat allocation is based on seat categories:

• SC
• ST
• OBC
• EWS
• PwD

Ques: Where can I find the official seat matrix of UP NEET counselling?

Ans: Here you can find the college-wise and category-wise seats:

• UP NEET website 
• National Medical Commission's portal

Ques: Which is the conducting body of UP NEET counselling?

Ans: The Directorate General of Medical Education & Training (UPDGME) oversees the counselling and seat allotment process.