If you’re preparing for NEET UG 2026, there’s great news for you! The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved new MBBS seats and increased the intake capacity in many government and private medical colleges across India. This means thousands of additional opportunities for students who dream of becoming doctors.
The State Wise New MBBS Seats 2026 list includes newly approved seats, seat increases, and renewed seats in medical colleges across different states. Whether you’re aiming for a government medical college or a private MBBS college, this update can significantly improve your chances of getting admission during NEET UG 2026 Counselling.
At ShikshaMed, we understand that choosing the right medical college can be confusing. That’s why we’ve created this detailed guide to help students and parents understand the latest MBBS seat updates and plan their counselling strategy more effectively.
Every year, the National Medical Commission (NMC) reviews medical colleges across the country. Based on infrastructure, faculty, hospital facilities, and other requirements, NMC grants approval to:
These approvals help increase the number of doctors in India and provide better opportunities for NEET-qualified students.
The addition of new MBBS seats brings many benefits for students.
An increase in seats means more students can secure MBBS admission.
Higher seat availability improves your chances during All India Quota (AIQ) and State Counselling.
Many government medical colleges have increased their intake capacity, allowing more students to study at affordable fees.
Several private colleges have also received approval for additional seats, giving students more choices.
| State | Sr. No. | College Name | Mgmt. | Seats Renewed | Seats Increased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 1 | ACSR Government Medical College | Government | 175 | 25 | 200 |
| 2 | Government Medical College, Kadapa (Previously Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa) | Government | 175 | 75 | 250 | |
| 3 | Government Medical College, Piduguralla | Government | 0 | 50 | 50 | |
| 4 | Government Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada | Government | 175 | 75 | 250 | |
| 5 | Great Eastern Medical School & Hospital, Srikakulam | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 6 | Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation, Amalapuram | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 7 | RVS Institute of Medical Sciences | Private | 0 | 50 | 50 | |
| Bihar | 1 | Buddha Hospital and Research Institute | Private | 0 | 100 | 100 |
| 2 | Darbhanga Medical College, Laheriasarai | Government | 120 | 30 | 150 | |
| 3 | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bhagalpur | Government | 120 | 30 | 150 | |
| 4 | Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College & Hospital, Saharsa | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 5 | Mahabodhi Medical College & Hospital | Private | 100 | 50 | 150 | |
| 6 | Mata Gujri Memorial Medical College, Kishanganj | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 7 | Nalanda Medical College, Patna | Government | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 8 | Netaji Subhas Medical College & Hospital, Amhara, Bihta, Patna | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 9 | Patna Medical College, Patna | Government | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 10 | Shri Krishna Medical College, Muzaffarpur | Government | 120 | 30 | 150 | |
| 11 | Shrinivas G Educational & Research Institute of Medical Sciences | Private | 0 | 100 | 100 | |
| 12 | Viraat Ramayan Institute of Medical Sciences | Private | 50 | 100 | 150 | |
| Chandigarh | 1 | Government Medical College, Chandigarh | Government | 150 | 50 | 200 |
| Chhattisgarh | 1 | Abhishek Mishra Memorial Medical College & RC Bhilai Distt. Durg CG | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 |
| 2 | Government Medical College, Dantewada | Government | 0 | 50 | 50 | |
| 3 | Government Medical College, Janjgir-Champa | Government | 0 | 50 | 50 | |
| 4 | Government Medical College, Jashpur-Kunkuri | Government | 0 | 50 | 50 | |
| 5 | Government Medical College, Kabirdham | Government | 0 | 50 | 50 | |
| 6 | Govt. Medical College, Manendragarh | Government | 0 | 50 | 50 | |
| 7 | Late Shri Baliram Kashyap Memorial NDMC Government Medical College, Jagdalpur | Government | 125 | 25 | 150 | |
| 8 | Maa Padmavati Institute of Medical Sciences | Private | 0 | 100 | 100 | |
| 9 | Pt. J. N. M. Medical College, Raipur | Government | 230 | 20 | 250 | |
| 10 | Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Raipur | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| Goa | 1 | Goa Medical College, Panaji | Government | 200 | 50 | 250 |
| Gujarat | 1 | CU Shah Medical College, Surendranagar | Private | 100 | 50 | 150 |
| 2 | Dr. N.D. Desai Faculty of Medical Sciences and Research, Nadiad | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 3 | GMERS Medical College, Navsari | Government | 100 | 50 | 150 | |
| 4 | Kiran Medical College | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 5 | Nootan Medical College & Research Centre, Mehsana | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| Haryana | 1 | Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Gurgaon (Formerly SGGST Medical College & Research Centre) | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 |
| 2 | Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Medical Sciences & Research, Sadopur | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 3 | Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Mullana, Ambala | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 4 | Sanskaram School of Medical Sciences | Private | 0 | 100 | 100 | |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 | Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College, Chamba | Government | 120 | 1 | 121 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 1 | Government Medical College, Jammu | Government | 200 | 50 | 250 |
| 2 | Government Medical College, Srinagar | Government | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| Jharkhand | 1 | Laxmi Chandravansi Medical College & Hospital | Private | 100 | 50 | 150 |
| 2 | Manipal Tata Medical College, Baridih, Jamshedpur | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 3 | Netaji Subhas Medical College & Hospital | Private | 100 | 100 | 200 | |
| 4 | Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi | Government | 180 | 70 | 250 | |
| 5 | Sido Kanhu Medical College & Hospital | Private | 0 | 100 | 100 | |
| Karnataka | 1 | ALVA’S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES AND RESEARCH CENTRE | Private | 0 | 150 | 150 |
| 2 | BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 3 | Chettinad Institute of Medical Education and Research | Private | 0 | 100 | 100 | |
| 4 | East Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 5 | Farookh Academy of Medical Education Hospital & Research Institute | Private | 100 | 50 | 150 | |
| 6 | Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorusavirmath Medical College (JGMMMC) | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 7 | K.H. Patil Institute of Medical Sciences (Previously Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences), Gadag | Government | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 8 | Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 9 | Karnataka Medical College & Research Institute, Hubballi | Government | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 10 | M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 11 | Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 12 | Mandya Institute of Medical Sciences, Mandya | Government | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 13 | Navodaya Medical College, Raichur | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 14 | PES University Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bangalore | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 15 | S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 16 | Siddaganga Medical College & Research Institute, Tumakuru | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 17 | Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College Hospital & Research Institute | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 18 | Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 19 | Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 20 | The Oxford Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Bangalore | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| Kerala | 1 | Azeezia Institute of Medical Science, Meeyannoor, Kollam | Private | 100 | 50 | 150 |
| 2 | Dr. Moopen Medical College, Wayanad, Kerala | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 3 | Dr. Somervel Memorial CSI Hospital & Medical College, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 4 | M.E.S. Medical College, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 | Dr. Laxminarayan Pandey Government Medical College, Ratlam (M.P.) | Government | 180 | 20 | 200 |
| 2 | Gajra Raja Medical College, Gwalior | Government | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 3 | LNCT Medical College & Sewakunj Hospital, Indore | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 4 | Mansarovar Medical College and MGU Hospital | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 5 | Ram Krishna College Hospital & Research Centre, Bhopal | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 6 | Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa | Government | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| Maharashtra | 1 | B.S.P. Medical College and Hospital | Private | 0 | 150 | 150 |
| 2 | Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Kolhapur | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 3 | Government Medical College, Nashik | Government | 50 | 50 | 100 | |
| 4 | Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 5 | Mauli Medical College Hospital & Research Center | Private | 0 | 100 | 100 | |
| Manipur | 1 | Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal | Government | 125 | 25 | 150 |
| Odisha | 1 | Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Burla | Government | 200 | 50 | 250 |
| Puducherry | 1 | Puducherry Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Puducherry | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 |
| 2 | Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal, Puducherry | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| Punjab | 1 | RIMT Medical College & Hospital | Private | 50 | 50 | 100 |
| Rajasthan | 1 | Ananta Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Rajsamand | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 |
| 2 | Arya Medical College and Hospital | Private | 50 | 100 | 150 | |
| 3 | Balvir Singh Tomar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 4 | BHARAT VIKAS INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES | Private | 0 | 150 | 150 | |
| 5 | Dr. B. S. Tomar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | Private | 0 | 150 | 150 | |
| 6 | Geetanjali Institute of Medical Sciences | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 7 | JIET Medical College & Hospital | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 8 | Prince Medical College & Hospital | Private | 0 | 50 | 50 | |
| 9 | Sudha Medical College, Kota | Private | 100 | 100 | 200 | |
| Sikkim | 1 | Sikkim Government Medical College | Government | 0 | 100 | 100 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 | APS Medical College Hospital and Research Institute | Private | 0 | 150 | 150 |
| 2 | Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Thuraiyur Road, Perambalur | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 3 | Faculty of Medicine, Sri Lalithambigai Medical College & Hospital | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 4 | Government Medical College, Namakkal | Government | 100 | 50 | 150 | |
| 5 | Government Medical College, Thiruvallur | Government | 100 | 50 | 150 | |
| 6 | Government Medical College, Tiruppur | Government | 100 | 50 | 150 | |
| 7 | Indira Medical College & Hospitals, Thiruvallur | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 8 | Kanyakumari Medical Mission Research Centre, Kanyakumari District | Private | 100 | 50 | 150 | |
| 9 | Melmaruvathur Adiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 10 | PSP Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Chennai | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 11 | Rajalakshmi Medical College Hospital & Research Institute | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 12 | Swamy Vivekanandha Medical College Hospital & Research Institute | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 13 | Takshashila Medical College | Private | 100 | 100 | 200 | |
| 14 | Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| Telangana | 1 | Bhaskar Medical College, Yenkapally | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 |
| 2 | Government Medical College, Mahabubnagar | Government | 175 | 25 | 200 | |
| 3 | Government Medical College, Nizamabad | Government | 120 | 30 | 150 | |
| 4 | Government Medical College, Siddipet | Government | 175 | 25 | 200 | |
| 5 | Maheshwara Medical College, Chitkul, Patancheru, Medak | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 6 | Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 7 | Malla Reddy Medical College for Women, Hyderabad | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 8 | Mamata Academy of Medical Sciences, Bachupally | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 9 | MNR Medical College & Hospital, Sangareddy | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 10 | Raja Rajeshwari Institute of Medical Sciences – Girls | Private | 0 | 150 | 150 | |
| 11 | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Adilabad | Government | 120 | 30 | 150 | |
| 12 | S.V.S. Medical College, Mahabubnagar | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 13 | Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences, Research Centre & Teaching Hospital, Peerancheru | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| Tripura | 1 | Agartala Government Medical College, Agartala | Government | 150 | 50 | 200 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1 | Ajay Sangaal Institute of Medical Sciences and Ayushman Hospital, Shamli (UP) | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 |
| 2 | Fulan Singh Medical College, FS University | Private | 0 | 100 | 100 | |
| 3 | Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 4 | Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Lucknow | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 5 | KMC Medical College & Hospital, Maharajganj | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 6 | Krishna Mohan Medical College & Hospital, Mathura | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 7 | Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Muzaffarnagar | Private | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 8 | Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 9 | Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 10 | Rama Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kanpur | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 11 | Sardar Patel Institute of Medical Education & Health Sciences | Private | 0 | 50 | 50 | |
| 12 | Shri Siddhi Vinayak Medical College & Hospital, Sambhal | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 13 | United Institute of Medical Sciences, Prayagraj (Allahabad) | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| Uttarakhand | 1 | Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 |
| 2 | Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| West Bengal | 1 | College of Medicine and Sagore Dutta Hospital, Kolkata | Government | 125 | 25 | 150 |
| 2 | ICARE Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Haldia | Private | 150 | 50 | 200 | |
| 3 | Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata | Government | 200 | 50 | 250 | |
| 4 | Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital | Private | 100 | 50 | 150 | |
| 5 | Jhargram Government Medical College & Hospital, Jhargram | Government | 100 | 50 | 150 | |
| 6 | Krishnanagar Institute of Medical Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Nadia | Private | 150 | 100 | 250 | |
| 7 | Malda Medical College & Hospital, Malda | Government | 125 | 25 | 150 | |
| 8 | Murshidabad Medical College & Hospital, Murshidabad | Government | 125 | 25 | 150 | |
| 9 | PKG Medical College & Hospital | Private | 50 | 50 | 100 | |
| 10 | Prafulla Chandra Sen Government Medical College & Hospital | Government | 100 | 50 | 150 | |
| 11 | Raniganj Institute of Medical Science | Private | 100 | 100 | 200 | |
| 12 | Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Government Medical College & Hospital | Government | 100 | 50 | 150 | |
| 13 | SKS Medical College | Private | 0 | 150 | 150 | |
| 14 | Tamralipto Government Medical College & Hospital | Government | 100 | 50 | 150 |
Some of the major highlights include:
Karnataka continues to be one of the best states for MBBS admissions. Many well-known colleges such as BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, PES University Institute of Medical Sciences, East Point Medical College, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, and Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College have received approval for additional MBBS seats.
Tamil Nadu has witnessed a major increase in MBBS seats in both government and private colleges. Government Medical Colleges at Namakkal, Tiruppur, and Thiruvallur, along with several reputed private colleges, have expanded their seat capacity.
Uttar Pradesh has approved seat increases in colleges like Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences, Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Integral Institute of Medical Sciences, Rama Medical College, and United Institute of Medical Sciences.
Government Medical Colleges at Mahabubnagar, Siddipet, and Nizamabad, along with leading private colleges like MNR Medical College, Maheshwara Medical College, and Malla Reddy Medical College, have received additional MBBS seats.
Government Medical Colleges in Kadapa, Piduguralla, Vijayawada, and private colleges such as Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences and Great Eastern Medical School have also increased their MBBS intake.
The increase in MBBS seats is expected to benefit students in several ways:
With the addition of new seats, students should prepare a smart counselling strategy.
A proper strategy can significantly improve your admission chances.
Getting an MBBS seat is not only about your NEET score. The right counselling strategy, college selection, documentation, and timely decision-making also play an important role.
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The State Wise New MBBS Seats 2026 announcement is excellent news for NEET aspirants across India. With new medical colleges, increased seat capacity, and more government and private MBBS seats, students now have better opportunities to secure admission.
If you’re planning to participate in NEET UG 2026 Counselling, make sure you stay updated with the latest seat matrix and prepare your counselling strategy carefully.
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The NMC has approved new and increased MBBS seats in multiple government and private medical colleges across India. The exact number varies by state and college.
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and West Bengal are among the states with significant seat increases.
Yes. These seats are available for eligible students participating in NEET UG 2026 counselling.
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