The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the MBBS Seat Matrix for the 2026-27 academic session, increasing the approved undergraduate medical capacity to 1,36,939 MBBS seats across 823 medical colleges, excluding Institutes of National Importance (INIs).

The latest matrix shows 9,911 additional MBBS seats compared with the 1,27,028 seats renewed from the previous intake. The expansion includes 25 newly established medical colleges, which together contribute 2,400 seats, while the remaining 7,511 seats come from increased intake capacity at existing medical colleges.

Of the 25 new colleges:

7 are government medical colleges
18 are private medical colleges
New government colleges contribute 400 MBBS seats
New private colleges contribute 2,000 MBBS seats
Total seats from new colleges: 2,400

The broader seat increase is important for NEET UG 2026 candidates because it expands the number of available MBBS seats during counselling. However, more seats do not mean automatic admission. A student’s NEET rank, category, domicile, counselling rules, college preferences, seat type and fee affordability continue to determine the actual admission opportunity.

Quick Answer: How Many MBBS Seats Are Available in India in 2026-27?

According to the NMC’s 2026-27 MBBS seat matrix, 1,36,939 MBBS seats are available across 823 medical colleges, excluding Institutes of National Importance.

The total includes:

Particular	2026-27
Total MBBS colleges	823
Government medical colleges	441
Private medical colleges	382
Total MBBS seats	1,36,939
Renewed seats	1,27,028
Additional seats	9,911
New medical colleges	25
Seats from new colleges	2,400
Government MBBS seats	63,296
Private MBBS seats	73,643
INIs such as AIIMS/JIPMER	Not included in this NMC matrix

The NMC matrix shows 63,296 government MBBS seats and 73,643 private MBBS seats.

What Is the NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27?

The NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27 is the approved intake information for undergraduate MBBS programmes for the academic session.

It provides the number of MBBS seats approved for medical colleges and reflects:

Existing/renewed seats
Increased intake in existing colleges
Newly established medical colleges
Government medical college seats
Private medical college seats
State-wise MBBS capacity

The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the NMC issued the 2026-27 matrix through a notice dated July 14, 2026, and the information was forwarded to medical colleges and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Important distinction

The NMC’s national matrix and the MCC counselling seat matrix are not necessarily the same document.

The NMC determines/approves the medical college intake, while counselling authorities subsequently publish counselling-specific seat matrices based on the seats available for a particular round, quota and counselling process.

This distinction is important for students who search for the NEET 2026 seat matrix and assume that every seat listed by NMC is immediately available to them under All India Quota.

9,911 MBBS Seats Added in 2026-27: What Changed?

The total MBBS capacity increased from 1,27,028 to 1,36,939, representing an addition of 9,911 seats.

But where did these seats come from?

Breakdown of the 9,911 New MBBS Seats

Source of increase	Seats added
25 new medical colleges	2,400
Increased intake in existing colleges	7,511
Total additional seats	9,911

This is one of the most important details students should understand.

The 25 New Medical Colleges Did NOT Add All 9,911 Seats

Only 2,400 seats are associated with the 25 newly established medical colleges.

The majority—7,511 seats—comes from approved increases in intake capacity at existing institutions.

Therefore, the statement:

“25 new colleges added 9,911 seats”

is misleading.

A more accurate statement is:

NMC approved 25 new medical colleges contributing 2,400 seats, while the total MBBS seat increase for 2026-27 is 9,911.

25 New Medical Colleges for 2026-27

The NMC has approved 25 new medical colleges for the 2026-27 academic session.

The new colleges contribute 2,400 MBBS seats in total:

Category	Colleges	Seats
Government	7	400
Private	18	2,000
Total	25	2,400

The distribution means private institutions account for the larger share of seats coming specifically from the new colleges.

State-Wise New Medical Colleges & MBBS Seats Added

The 25 new medical colleges are distributed across multiple states.

Based on the available NMC seat-matrix reporting, the expansion includes:

State	New Colleges	Additional MBBS Seats
Andhra Pradesh	2	100
Bihar	2	200
Chhattisgarh	6	350
Haryana	1	100
Jharkhand	1	100
Karnataka	2	250
Maharashtra	2	250
Rajasthan	3	350
Sikkim	1	100
Total	20 shown in the detailed distribution	1,800 shown in the detailed distribution

The published state-level breakdown available in the current reporting does not present all 25 institutions in the same condensed table, so students should verify the individual college and counselling-round seat matrix before selecting a newly established institution. The broader NMC data confirms 25 new colleges and 2,400 seats in total.

Why Students Should Check the Counselling Seat Matrix

A college being included in the NMC’s approved intake does not automatically mean that every seat will appear in every counselling round.

The actual counselling availability can change because of:

Quota
Category
State counselling rules
College participation
Seat conversion
Withdrawal/addition of seats
Round-specific vacancy

Government vs Private MBBS Seats 2026-27

The latest NMC matrix contains:

Government Medical Colleges

441 colleges
63,296 MBBS seats

Private Medical Colleges

382 colleges
73,643 MBBS seats

This means private colleges account for a larger share of the total MBBS seats in the current matrix.

Government vs Private: Why Does It Matter?

The difference is particularly important when students are comparing:

Tuition fees
State quota
All India Quota
Management quota
Category reservation
Cut-offs
Hostel expenses
Bond/service conditions
Return on investment

A higher total seat count does not necessarily mean that the number of affordable government seats available to every candidate has increased proportionately.

State-Wise MBBS Seats 2026-27

One of the most searched parts of the MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27 is the state-wise MBBS intake.

According to the latest published state-wise data, Karnataka has the highest number of MBBS seats at 15,395, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 14,000 and Tamil Nadu with 13,999.

State-Wise MBBS Seat Matrix 2026

State/UT	MBBS Seats 2026	Increase vs 2025
Karnataka	15,395	+1,300
Uttar Pradesh	14,000	+800
Tamil Nadu	13,999	+950
Maharashtra	13,099	+400
Telangana	10,250	+810
Rajasthan	8,080	+900
Gujarat	7,750	+200
Andhra Pradesh	7,465	+375
West Bengal	7,200	+825
Madhya Pradesh	6,020	+420
Kerala	5,704	+250
Bihar	4,160	+740
Haryana	2,960	+250
Odisha	2,950	+50
Chhattisgarh	2,575	+195
Assam	1,875	0
Punjab	1,850	+50
Puducherry	1,780	+150
Jammu & Kashmir	1,675	+100
Jharkhand	1,500	+370
Uttarakhand	1,475	+150
Delhi	1,415	0
Himachal Pradesh	871	+1
Manipur	550	+25
Tripura	500	+50
Goa	250	+50
Meghalaya	250	0
Chandigarh	200	+50
Sikkim	200	+100
Dadra & Nagar Haveli	177	0
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	114	0
Arunachal Pradesh	100	0
Mizoram	100	0
Nagaland	100	0

Total: 1,36,939 MBBS seats

The published state-wise table shows Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra as the four largest state-level MBBS seat pools.

Which State Has the Highest Number of MBBS Seats in 2026?

Karnataka has the highest number of MBBS seats in the 2026-27 NMC matrix, with 15,395 seats.

It is followed by:

Karnataka — 15,395
Uttar Pradesh — 14,000
Tamil Nadu — 13,999
Maharashtra — 13,099
Telangana — 10,250
Rajasthan — 8,080
Gujarat — 7,750
Andhra Pradesh — 7,465
West Bengal — 7,200
Madhya Pradesh — 6,020

Karnataka MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27

For students in Karnataka, the latest numbers are particularly significant.

Karnataka has:

15,395 total MBBS seats

This represents an increase of:

1,300 seats

compared with the previous year’s 14,095 seats.

Karnataka also has the highest private MBBS seat count in the national matrix, with 10,995 private seats, according to published analysis of the NMC data.

What This Means for Karnataka Students

More seats can create additional options, but students still need to consider:

NEET rank
Karnataka domicile eligibility
KEA counselling
Government vs private college
Category
Fee structure
College preference
Hostel
Bond/service conditions

For students from Mysuru, it is especially important to compare Karnataka state counselling opportunities with options available through other counselling routes.

Rajasthan MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27

Rajasthan has 8,080 MBBS seats in the latest 2026-27 matrix, representing an increase of 900 seats over the previous figure of 7,180.

This makes Rajasthan one of the states with a significant increase in MBBS capacity.

The expansion is particularly relevant to students considering medical colleges in:

Jaipur
Udaipur
Jodhpur
Kota
Bikaner
Ajmer
Other Rajasthan locations

However, students should distinguish between:

Total state MBBS seats

and

Seats actually available to a particular candidate under a particular quota and counselling route.

Why Did MBBS Seats Increase in 2026-27?

The increase is part of India’s broader expansion of undergraduate medical education.

The latest matrix includes both:

New medical colleges
Increased intake in existing medical colleges

The second category is particularly important because it contributes the majority of the 9,911-seat increase.

Existing colleges account for 7,511 of the additional seats, while the 25 new colleges contribute 2,400 seats.

Does 9,911 More MBBS Seats Mean NEET Cut-Offs Will Fall?

Not necessarily.

This is one of the biggest misconceptions around the 2026-27 MBBS seat expansion.

More seats can improve the overall availability of medical seats, but the impact on cut-offs depends on:

Number of NEET candidates
NEET difficulty
Candidate performance
Category
State
Domicile
Government/private preference
College preference
Fee affordability
AIQ vs state quota
Round of counselling

Therefore:

9,911 additional MBBS seats do not guarantee a lower NEET cut-off.

The impact is likely to be different across states and colleges.

Will MBBS Admission Become Easier in 2026 Because of More Seats?

It may improve opportunities, but admission is still competitive.

The total seat pool has increased by about 7.8% compared with the previous matrix, but students are still competing based on their rank and applicable counselling rules.

For a student with a borderline rank, an additional seat at a suitable college could make a meaningful difference.

However, the new seats do not mean:

“Every NEET-qualified student will get MBBS admission.”

The best strategy is to create a broad, realistic preference list instead of relying on a single college.

How the New MBBS Seats Can Affect NEET 2026 Counselling

The additional seats can influence counselling in several ways.

1. More Choices

Candidates may have more colleges to consider.

2. Increased Seat Availability

Some existing colleges have received increased intake.

3. New College Options

Students may see newly established institutions in counselling matrices.

4. Possible Changes in Closing Ranks

Where additional seats are available, closing ranks can shift—but the direction and magnitude cannot be predicted uniformly.

5. More Importance of Choice Filling

When the seat pool expands, intelligent choice filling becomes even more important.

NMC MBBS Seat Matrix vs MCC Counselling Seat Matrix

This distinction can save students from making a major mistake.

NMC Seat Matrix

The NMC matrix represents approved undergraduate medical intake.

MCC Seat Matrix

The MCC publishes counselling-specific seat information for the seats under its counselling jurisdiction and relevant rounds.

MCC’s official portal currently publishes the NEET UG 2026 MBBS/BDS/BSc Nursing Round 1 seat matrix, counselling schedules, participating institute information and revised results.

State Counselling Seat Matrix

State authorities publish their own counselling-specific seat information for applicable state quota and other seats.

Therefore, before filling choices, students should always check the latest counselling-round seat matrix, rather than relying only on the original NMC national matrix.

NEET UG Counselling 2026: Key Dates & Deadlines

The counselling process is already underway.

The Medical Counselling Committee has published revised 2026 UG counselling schedules and updates, including the revised AIQ and state schedule for Round 1.

As of August 24, 2026, MCC has also published a Revised Provisional Result II for UG Counselling Round 1.

Important Counselling Milestones

Stage	Status/Timing
NMC 2026-27 MBBS Seat Matrix	Released July 2026
MCC UG Counselling 2026	Underway
Round 1 registration	Conducted in August 2026
Round 1 choice filling	Conducted/extended through revised notices
Round 1 allotment/result	Released with subsequent revisions
Reporting after allotment	According to revised MCC schedule
Further rounds	To be conducted as per MCC/state schedules

Important: MCC has revised the Round 1 schedule multiple times. Students should therefore use the latest official MCC notice rather than an old counselling calendar copied from another website.

What About State Counselling Deadlines?

There is no single deadline for every state.

For example, Rajasthan’s Round 1 process had its own registration, security-deposit, choice-filling, allotment and reporting dates. The state schedule listed registration deadlines in August, with Round 1 reporting extending through August 27 and the academic session scheduled to commence September 8.

Therefore, students should monitor:

MCC for AIQ counselling
Their state counselling authority for state quota
Official college notices where applicable

What Should Students Do After the NMC Seat Matrix Is Released?

The seat matrix is not the final step.

A student should follow this sequence:

Step 1: Check NEET Rank

Understand your realistic admission range.

Step 2: Check Category

Your category can significantly affect the applicable cut-off.

Step 3: Check Domicile

State quota eligibility can depend on state-specific rules.

Step 4: Separate Government & Private Colleges

Do not create one mixed list without considering fees.

Step 5: Check Previous-Year Closing Ranks

Use previous data only as a reference—not a guarantee.

Step 6: Build a Long Preference List

Include:

Dream colleges
Target colleges
Safer options

Step 7: Check Fees

Compare tuition and total cost before locking choices.

Step 8: Verify the Latest Seat Matrix

Seats can be added, removed or revised during counselling.

Step 9: Fill Choices Carefully

Choice order matters.

Step 10: Keep Documents Ready

Do not wait until allotment day.

What Documents Are Required for MBBS Counselling?

The exact list varies by counselling authority and category, but students should generally keep:

NEET UG 2026 scorecard
NEET UG admit card
Class 10 certificate
Class 12 certificate
Class 12 marksheet
Valid photo ID
Passport-size photographs
Category certificate, if applicable
Domicile certificate, where applicable
PwD certificate, where applicable
NRI documents, where applicable
Migration certificate, where required
Medical fitness documents
Counselling registration documents
Fee/payment receipts

Always follow the latest official counselling authority’s document checklist.

How to Use the MBBS Seat Matrix While Filling Choices

The seat matrix should not simply be used to identify the state with the most seats.

Instead, compare each college on:

Factor	Why It Matters
Seat count	Determines available intake
Government/private	Major fee difference
Quota	Determines eligibility
Category seats	Impacts reservation
Previous closing rank	Helps estimate competitiveness
Fees	Determines affordability
Location	Impacts living costs and convenience
Hostel	Important for outstation students
Hospital exposure	Important for clinical learning
College status	Check latest official approval
Bond/service rules	Can affect post-graduation plans

New Medical Colleges 2026: Are They Automatically Good Options?

No.

A newly established medical college can provide additional seats, but students should perform additional due diligence.

Before choosing a new medical college, check:

NMC approval for the relevant academic year
Approved MBBS intake
Attached teaching hospital
Hospital bed capacity
Clinical exposure
Faculty availability
Infrastructure
Hostel
Fee structure
State counselling participation
Latest counselling seat matrix

New College ≠ Guaranteed Quality

Students should not reject a college simply because it is new, but they should also not choose one merely because it has a lower cut-off.

What About AIIMS and Other Institutes of National Importance?

This is an important distinction that many simplified articles fail to explain.

The NMC’s 2026-27 MBBS seat matrix excludes Institutes of National Importance (INIs).

This includes institutions such as AIIMS and JIPMER under the relevant INI framework.

Therefore, students should not interpret the figure of 1,36,939 as the complete universe of every MBBS seat in India.

The published NMC matrix specifically excludes INIs.

NMC’s Proposed 10-Year MBBS Completion Rule: What Students Should Know

Another important 2026 medical-education development is NMC’s proposal concerning the maximum time allowed to complete MBBS.

In May 2026, NMC published a draft amendment proposing to allow students to continue the undergraduate medical course for up to 10 years from joining the MBBS course, including compulsory rotatory medical internship. The proposal retains the four-attempt limit for the First Professional MBBS examination.

This was a proposal/draft, not something students should interpret as a blanket change without checking the final applicable regulations.

NMC’s current material also discusses the 10-year framework in relation to earlier regulations and foreign medical graduates.

Why This Matters

Students should always distinguish between:

Current regulation

and

Draft/proposed amendment

before making academic decisions.

What Does the MBBS Seat Increase Mean for Students from Mysuru?

For students from Mysuru and Karnataka, the 2026-27 expansion deserves special attention because Karnataka has the highest total MBBS seat count in the country at 15,395.

However, total state seats alone do not determine where a Mysuru student can get admission.

Students need to evaluate:

Karnataka state counselling
Applicable domicile rules
NEET rank
Category
Government colleges
Private colleges
Deemed universities
Fee affordability
College preference

This is where professional counselling can save students from creating unrealistic choice lists.

MBBS Seat Matrix 2027: What Can Students Expect?

Students searching for MBBS Seat 2027 or New Medical Colleges 2027 should understand that the 2026-27 matrix cannot be treated as the confirmed 2027-28 intake.

Medical seat capacity can change every academic year because of:

New medical colleges
Increased intake approvals
Reduced/withdrawn seats
Regulatory decisions
Infrastructure/faculty compliance
NMC approvals

Therefore, the 2027 MBBS seat matrix should be treated as a future update, not something that can be accurately predicted from today’s number.

Smart Strategy for NEET 2027 Aspirants

Instead of waiting for the 2027 matrix:

Track NMC notifications.
Track new college approvals.
Monitor state medical education developments.
Review 2026 closing ranks.
Understand government/private fee differences.
Prepare a realistic college preference strategy.

Does the Increase in MBBS Seats Help NEET 2027 Aspirants?

Potentially, yes—but it is too early to quantify the impact.

The 2026 expansion creates a larger baseline of medical education capacity. Additional colleges and future intake increases could further expand capacity.

However, students should wait for the official NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2027-28 before treating any number as confirmed.

MBBS Government Seats 2026-27

There are 63,296 government MBBS seats across 441 government medical colleges in the NMC’s 2026-27 matrix.

The government seat increase from the previous matrix is 2,111 seats.

Among states, Maharashtra has the highest government MBBS seat count according to published analysis, with 6,000 government seats, while Karnataka has the highest private MBBS seat count at 10,995.

MBBS Private Seats 2026-27

The NMC matrix includes 73,643 private MBBS seats across 382 private medical colleges.

The private sector added 7,800 seats compared with the renewed private intake.

This means that most of the 2026-27 expansion occurred in the private medical sector.

What Does This Mean for Students?

The increase in private seats may create more admission options, but students should carefully compare:

Annual tuition
Total course cost
Hostel
Miscellaneous fees
Refund rules
Bond conditions
Management quota
State quota
Deemed university fees

A seat is useful only if the student can realistically afford the complete course.

Why the State-Wise MBBS Seat Matrix Matters More Than the National Number

Suppose India has 1,36,939 MBBS seats.

That does not mean a student from Mysuru can compete equally for all 1,36,939 seats.

Admission depends on the counselling mechanism.

For example:

Karnataka seat → Karnataka counselling rules

Maharashtra seat → Maharashtra counselling rules

AIQ seat → MCC counselling rules

Deemed university → Relevant MCC counselling route

Therefore, the national number is useful for understanding overall capacity, but the state-wise and counselling-specific seat matrix is much more useful when making actual choices.

How Sukhada Global Education Can Help With MBBS Admission

The release of the NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27 creates more choices—but more choices can also create more confusion.

Students and parents often struggle to answer:

Which college can I realistically get?
Should I choose government or private?
Which state should I target?
Should I participate in AIQ and state counselling?
How should I arrange my choices?
What happens if I don’t get my preferred college?
Should I consider MBBS abroad as an alternative?
Is Russia, Kazakhstan, Georgia or another destination suitable if Indian options don’t work?

Sukhada Global Education, a study abroad consultancy serving students from Mysuru, can help students evaluate their options from both the India and MBBS-abroad perspective.

Our Counselling Approach

We can help students understand:

NEET Rank → Eligibility → State Options → Government/Private Options → Fees → Counselling Strategy → MBBS Abroad Backup Options

If an Indian MBBS seat is not financially or academically suitable, students can also discuss alternative medical education destinations abroad.

Get a Personalised MBBS Admission Assessment

Don’t choose a college based only on a viral seat-matrix headline.

Talk to Sukhada Global Education to understand your realistic options based on your:

NEET score/rank
Category
State
Budget
Preferred location
Government/private preference
MBBS India vs MBBS abroad preference

MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27: Key Takeaways

Here are the numbers every NEET UG 2026 aspirant should remember:

1. Total MBBS Seats

1,36,939

2. Total Medical Colleges

823

3. Additional Seats

9,911

4. New Medical Colleges

5. Seats From New Colleges

2,400

6. Seats Added Through Existing Colleges

7,511

7. Government MBBS Seats

63,296

8. Private MBBS Seats

73,643

9. State With Most MBBS Seats

Karnataka — 15,395

10. Second Highest

Uttar Pradesh — 14,000

11. Third Highest

Tamil Nadu — 13,999

12. Important Exclusion

Institutes of National Importance are excluded from the NMC matrix.

Final Verdict

The MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27 represents a significant expansion in India’s undergraduate medical education capacity.

With 9,911 additional MBBS seats, the total approved MBBS capacity has reached 1,36,939 seats across 823 medical colleges, excluding INIs.

The most important point, however, is that the increase should not be interpreted simply as:

“9,911 new colleges/seats means everyone has a better chance.”

The increase consists of:

2,400 seats from 25 new medical colleges
7,511 seats from increased intake in existing colleges

And the actual admission opportunity depends on:

NEET rank + category + domicile + counselling route + seat type + college preference + affordability.

For Karnataka students, the expansion is particularly notable because Karnataka now has the country’s highest total MBBS seat count at 15,395.

For students who do not secure a suitable Indian MBBS seat, MBBS abroad can also be evaluated as a backup pathway, but university selection and regulatory compliance must be carefully checked.

If you are confused about your MBBS options after NEET 2026, Sukhada Global Education can help you compare Indian counselling opportunities with suitable MBBS-abroad alternatives before you make a major financial decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27?

The MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27 is the approved intake information for undergraduate MBBS programmes for the academic session. The NMC matrix lists 1,36,939 MBBS seats across 823 medical colleges, excluding Institutes of National Importance.

2. How many MBBS seats are there in India in 2026-27?

There are 1,36,939 MBBS seats in the NMC’s 2026-27 matrix, excluding INIs.

3. How many MBBS seats were added in 2026-27?

9,911 MBBS seats were added compared with the renewed 2025-26 intake.

4. How many new medical colleges were added in 2026?

The NMC approved 25 new medical colleges for the 2026-27 academic session. These colleges contribute 2,400 MBBS seats.

5. Did the 25 new medical colleges add all 9,911 seats?

No. The 25 new colleges contribute 2,400 seats. The remaining 7,511 additional seats come from increased intake at existing medical colleges.

6. Which state has the highest number of MBBS seats in 2026?

Karnataka, with 15,395 MBBS seats, has the highest state-level intake in the latest matrix.

7. How many MBBS seats are there in Karnataka in 2026?

Karnataka has 15,395 MBBS seats, including an increase of 1,300 seats compared with the previous matrix.

8. How many MBBS seats are there in Rajasthan in 2026?

Rajasthan has 8,080 MBBS seats, an increase of 900 seats compared with the previous intake.

9. How many government MBBS seats are available in 2026-27?

There are 63,296 government MBBS seats across 441 government medical colleges in the NMC matrix.

10. How many private MBBS seats are available in 2026-27?

There are 73,643 private MBBS seats across 382 private medical colleges.

11. Will NEET cut-offs decrease because 9,911 MBBS seats were added?

Not necessarily. Cut-offs depend on candidate performance, number of candidates, category, state, quota, college preference and other counselling factors. Additional seats can improve opportunities, but they do not guarantee a lower cut-off.

12. Are AIIMS seats included in the NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27?

The NMC’s published MBBS seat matrix excludes Institutes of National Importance (INIs). Students should therefore not treat 1,36,939 as the complete count of every MBBS seat in India.

13. When did NEET UG 2026 counselling start?

NEET UG 2026 counselling is being conducted through MCC and state counselling authorities. MCC has published the 2026 UG counselling schedules, revisions and Round 1 results.

14. Is the NMC MBBS Seat Matrix the same as the MCC counselling seat matrix?

No. The NMC matrix reflects approved MBBS intake, while MCC publishes counselling-specific seat matrices for the seats and institutions covered by its counselling process. Students should use the latest round-specific counselling matrix when filling choices.

15. What should I do if I don’t get an MBBS seat in India?

Students can evaluate subsequent counselling rounds, private/deemed university options where financially suitable, or MBBS abroad. If considering MBBS abroad, students should carefully verify the university, course structure, clinical training, medium of instruction and applicable NMC requirements before admission.

MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27: 25 New Medical Colleges & 9,911 MBBS Seats Added