The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the official MBBS Seat Matrix for the Academic Year 2026–27, excluding Institutes of National Importance (INIs). Issued on July 14, 2026, the notification confirms the availability of 1,36,939 MBBS seats across 823 medical colleges in India, providing the foundation for the upcoming NEET UG 2026 counselling process.

The seat matrix has been prepared by the Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB) following the public notice issued on December 22, 2025, inviting applications for the establishment of new medical colleges and enhancement of MBBS intake. It also incorporates approvals granted through the addendum released on January 6, 2026.

MBBS Seat Distribution for AY 2026–27

As per the official data, the total MBBS seats are distributed as follows:

• Government Medical Colleges: 441 colleges with 63,296 seats
• Private Medical Colleges: 382 colleges with 73,643 seats
• Overall Total: 823 medical colleges offering 1,36,939 MBBS seats

The seat matrix also includes 25 newly established medical colleges, contributing 2,400 additional MBBS seats. Of these, 7 Government colleges account for 400 seats, while 18 Private colleges contribute 2,000 seats.

Among all states, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Telangana continue to have the highest number of MBBS seats, reflecting their large network of government and private medical institutions. 

NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27 PDF - Click Here  

Private Colleges Must Submit E-Bank Guarantee

NMC has directed all private medical colleges that have received approval for a new medical college or an increase in MBBS intake to submit an Electronic Bank Guarantee (E-Bank Guarantee) to MARB within seven days of the notification. The details must also be shared via the prescribed email addresses.

The Letter of Permission (LoP) will be issued only after the E-Bank Guarantee is received and verified by MARB.

Admissions Restricted to Approved Seat Intake

The Commission has instructed all medical colleges and counselling authorities to ensure that admissions are conducted strictly as per the approved seat matrix.

NMC has clarified that:

• Counselling committees must not allow admissions beyond the approved number of seats.
• Any discrepancy in the seat matrix should be reported to MARB before counselling begins.
• Medical colleges should verify their approved seat details and immediately report any errors or omissions.
• Admissions made beyond the sanctioned intake will be treated as a violation of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, and may lead to regulatory and penal action against the institution.

Seat Matrix May Be Revised

NMC has also stated that the published seat matrix remains subject to revision based on the decisions of the Appeal Committee or any other competent authority. Any updated seat matrix will be published on the official NMC website and will be used by both Central and State counselling authorities during the admission process.