Big update for MBBS aspirants and medical colleges across the country. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the much-awaited Seat Matrix for Undergraduate (MBBS) Courses for the Academic Year 2026-27, excluding seats of Institutes of National Importance (INIs).
The Seat Matrix, issued by the Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB) of NMC through a Public Notice dated 14 July 2026, has been forwarded to all medical colleges and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, for necessary compliance ahead of NEET UG 2026 counselling.
NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Subject | Seat Matrix for UG (MBBS) Courses, AY 2026-27 (excluding INIs) |
| Notice Date | 14 July 2026 |
| Issuing Body | Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB), NMC |
| Total Medical Colleges | 823 |
| Government Colleges | 441 |
| Private Colleges | 382 |
| Total Renewed Seats | 1,27,028 |
| Total Increased Seats | 9,911 |
| Grand Total Seats | 1,36,939 |
| New Medical Colleges Added | 25 (7 Government + 18 Private) |
| Seats from New Colleges | 2,400 (400 Govt + 2,000 Private) |
This year’s Seat Matrix reflects both the renewal of existing seats and an increase in intake capacity across government and private medical colleges, along with fresh approvals for newly established colleges.
Why This Matters for NEET UG 2026 Candidates
The Seat Matrix forms the base document that Counselling Committees of the Central Government and State Governments will use while conducting NEET UG 2026 admissions. NMC has made it clear that admissions must strictly be made only against the approved number of seats, and any admission beyond the notified intake will be treated as a violation of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, attracting regulatory and penal action against the defaulting college.
The Seat Matrix will remain subject to revision if required, based on decisions of the Appeal Committee or any other competent authority, and any revised version will be uploaded on the official NMC website.
E-Bank Guarantee: Important Direction for Private Colleges
In a significant compliance requirement, all private medical colleges that have been granted approval for a new MBBS college or an increase in intake capacity have been directed to submit the requisite Electronic Bank Guarantee (E-Bank Guarantee) to the Director, MARB, within seven days of the notice. Details of the E-Bank Guarantee must also be shared over email. The Letter of Permission (LoP) will be issued only after the E-Bank Guarantee is received and verified.
State-Wise MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27
| State/UT | Govt. Colleges | Govt. Seats | Private Colleges | Private Seats | Total Colleges | Total Seats |
| Andhra Pradesh | 19 | 3,515 | 21 | 3,950 | 40 | 7,465 |
| Assam | 15 | 1,875 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1,875 |
| Bihar | 12 | 1,710 | 14 | 2,450 | 26 | 4,160 |
| Chhattisgarh | 10 | 1,475 | 5 | 1,100 | 15 | 2,575 |
| Delhi | 8 | 1,165 | 2 | 250 | 10 | 1,415 |
| Gujarat | 23 | 4,250 | 19 | 3,500 | 42 | 7,750 |
| Haryana | 8 | 1,060 | 10 | 1,900 | 18 | 2,960 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 6 | 721 | 1 | 150 | 7 | 871 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 10 | 1,525 | 1 | 150 | 11 | 1,675 |
| Jharkhand | 6 | 800 | 4 | 700 | 10 | 1,500 |
| Karnataka | 24 | 4,400 | 51 | 10,995 | 75 | 15,395 |
| Kerala | 14 | 1,855 | 22 | 3,849 | 36 | 5,704 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 20 | 3,020 | 14 | 3,000 | 34 | 6,020 |
| Maharashtra | 42 | 6,000 | 44 | 7,099 | 86 | 13,099 |
| Odisha | 14 | 1,850 | 6 | 1,100 | 20 | 2,950 |
| Puducherry | 1 | 180 | 7 | 1,600 | 8 | 1,780 |
| Punjab | 5 | 900 | 7 | 950 | 12 | 1,850 |
| Rajasthan | 33 | 4,480 | 18 | 3,600 | 51 | 8,080 |
| Tamil Nadu | 37 | 5,349 | 41 | 8,650 | 78 | 13,999 |
| Telangana | 36 | 4,400 | 30 | 5,850 | 66 | 10,250 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 49 | 5,700 | 39 | 8,300 | 88 | 14,000 |
| Uttarakhand | 5 | 625 | 4 | 850 | 9 | 1,475 |
| West Bengal | 25 | 4,350 | 16 | 2,850 | 41 | 7,200 |
Note: Table shows major states with higher seat counts. Smaller states/UTs such as Chandigarh, Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Goa, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar also feature in the full official Seat Matrix with smaller allocations.
NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27 PDF
Instructions for Medical Colleges and Counselling Committees
According to the notice, colleges have been advised to carefully verify their seat details and report any discrepancy immediately to the President or Director, MARB, before counselling begins. Counselling Committees have also been directed not to permit admissions in excess of the approved seats under any circumstances, and to refer any discrepancy in the Seat Matrix to MARB for clarification.
Official Notice Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Notice Reference No. | U-15029/09/2025-UGMEB |
| Issued From | Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi-110077 |
| Signed By | Dr. M. K. Ramesh, President, MARB, NMC |
| Forwarded By | Dr. Raghav Langer, Secretary, NMC |
| Applicable For | All Medical Colleges/Institutions and Medical Counselling Committee, DGHS |
Stay tuned to Entrance Fever for further updates on NEET UG 2026 counselling, seat matrix revisions and admission schedules.
