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The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the official undergraduate MBBS seat matrix for the 2026-27 academic session on its website on 22 September 2026. As per the data released by the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB), India now has 1,36,939 MBBS seats across 823 medical colleges, excluding seats in Institutes of National Importance (INIs) such as AIIMS, JIPMER, and PGIMER. Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra are among the states with the highest MBBS seat intake this year.
NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27 – Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Releasing Authority | National Medical Commission (NMC), via Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) |
| Official Website | |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Relevant For | NEET UG 2026 counselling (All India Quota & State Quota) |
| Release Date | 22 September 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Status |
|---|---|
| NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27 | 22 September 2026 |
How to Check the Official NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27
- Visit the official NMC website, .
- Look for the “MARB” or “Seat Matrix” section, or the relevant notice/circular related to UG seat matrix 2026-27.
- Open the notification link to view or download the complete state-wise and college-wise seat matrix PDF.
- Cross-check the seats for your state/college of interest before NEET UG counselling choice-filling.
Important Instructions Issued by NMC
- Medical colleges have reportedly been directed to strictly adhere to the approved intake capacity and not admit students beyond the sanctioned number of seats.
- Counselling authorities have been asked to use only the officially notified seat matrix for allotment.
- The seat matrix may undergo revision as additional approvals or corrections are processed by NMC/MARB – candidates should always refer to the latest version on nmc.org.in before finalising choices.
NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026 – Important Links
NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026 – FAQs
Q1. How many MBBS seats are there in India for 2026-27?
As per the NMC seat matrix, India has 1,36,939 MBBS seats across 823 medical colleges for the 2026-27 academic session, excluding seats in Institutes of National Importance.
Q2. Which state has the highest number of MBBS seats in 2026?
Karnataka has the highest number of MBBS seats in India for 2026-27, with a total of 15,395 seats, followed by Uttar Pradesh (14,000), Tamil Nadu (13,999), and Maharashtra (13,099).
Q3. How many new MBBS seats were added in 2026-27?
NMC approved 9,911 new MBBS seats for the 2026-27 session compared to the previous year’s 1,27,028 seats.
Q4. How many government and private medical colleges are there in India?
India has 441 government medical colleges offering 63,296 MBBS seats and 382 private medical colleges offering 73,643 MBBS seats, as per the NMC seat matrix.
Q5. Where can I check the official NMC MBBS seat matrix 2026?
The official seat matrix is published on the NMC website, nmc.org.in, under the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) notifications.
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