India MBBS Seats Summary 2026: Check the complete state-wise distribution of government and private medical colleges. Explore total colleges, renewed seats, increased seats, and the grand total of 1,36,939 MBBS seats available across India.
MBBS Seats Summary in India 2026 (Government + Private)
| Category | Colleges | Seats Renewed | Seats Increased | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges | 441 | 61,185 | 2,111 | 63,296 |
| Private Medical Colleges | 382 | 65,843 | 7,800 | 73,643 |
| Grand Total | 823 | 127,028 | 9,911 | 136,939 |
State-Wise Private MBBS Seats Summary 2026
| State / UT | Private Colleges | Private Seats Renewed | Private Seats Increased | Private Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 21 | 3,800 | 150 | 3,950 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assam | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bihar | 14 | 1,900 | 550 | 2,450 |
| Chandigarh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | 6 | 950 | 250 | 1,200 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi | 2 | 500 | 0 | 500 |
| Goa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat | 19 | 3,300 | 200 | 3,500 |
| Haryana | 10 | 1,650 | 250 | 1,900 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 1 | 150 | 0 | 150 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 1 | 500 | 0 | 500 |
| Jharkhand | 4 | 400 | 300 | 700 |
| Karnataka | 51 | 9,845 | 1,150 | 10,995 |
| Kerala | 22 | 3,599 | 250 | 3,849 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 14 | 2,700 | 300 | 3,000 |
| Maharashtra | 44 | 6,749 | 350 | 7,099 |
| Manipur | 1 | 500 | 150 | 650 |
| Meghalaya | 1 | 500 | 150 | 650 |
| Mizoram | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nagaland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odisha | 6 | 1,100 | 0 | 1,100 |
| Puducherry | 7 | 1,450 | 150 | 1,600 |
| Punjab | 7 | 900 | 50 | 950 |
| Rajasthan | 18 | 2,700 | 900 | 3,600 |
| Sikkim | 1 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Tamil Nadu | 41 | 7,850 | 800 | 8,650 |
| Telangana | 30 | 5,150 | 700 | 5,850 |
| Tripura | 2 | 300 | 0 | 300 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 39 | 7,500 | 800 | 8,300 |
| Uttarakhand | 4 | 700 | 150 | 850 |
| West Bengal | 16 | 2,350 | 500 | 2,850 |
| Grand Total | 382 | 65,843 | 7,800 | 73,643 |
State-Wise Government MBBS Seats Summary 2026
| State / UT | Govt. Colleges | Govt. Seats Renewed | Govt. Seats Increased | Govt. Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar | 1 | 114 | 0 | 114 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 19 | 3,290 | 225 | 3,515 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 1 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Assam | 15 | 1,875 | 0 | 1,875 |
| Bihar | 12 | 1,520 | 190 | 1,710 |
| Chandigarh | 1 | 150 | 50 | 200 |
| Chhattisgarh | 15 | 1,430 | 295 | 1,725 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1 | 177 | 0 | 177 |
| Delhi | 8 | 1,165 | 0 | 1,165 |
| Goa | 1 | 200 | 50 | 250 |
| Gujarat | 23 | 4,250 | 0 | 4,250 |
| Haryana | 8 | 1,060 | 0 | 1,060 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 6 | 720 | 1 | 721 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 10 | 1,425 | 100 | 1,525 |
| Jharkhand | 6 | 730 | 70 | 800 |
| Karnataka | 24 | 4,250 | 150 | 4,400 |
| Kerala | 14 | 1,850 | 5 | 1,855 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 20 | 2,900 | 120 | 3,020 |
| Maharashtra | 42 | 5,950 | 50 | 6,000 |
| Manipur | 3 | 375 | 25 | 400 |
| Meghalaya | 2 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Mizoram | 1 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Nagaland | 1 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Odisha | 14 | 1,800 | 50 | 1,850 |
| Puducherry | 1 | 180 | 0 | 180 |
| Punjab | 5 | 900 | 0 | 900 |
| Rajasthan | 33 | 4,480 | 0 | 4,480 |
| Sikkim | 1 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Tamil Nadu | 37 | 5,199 | 150 | 5,349 |
| Telangana | 36 | 4,290 | 110 | 4,400 |
| Tripura | 1 | 150 | 50 | 200 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 49 | 5,700 | 0 | 5,700 |
| Uttarakhand | 5 | 625 | 0 | 625 |
| West Bengal | 25 | 4,025 | 325 | 4,350 |
| Grand Total | 441 | 61,185 | 2,111 | 63,296 |
Conclusion
The MBBS seat matrix for India in 2026 reflects significant growth in medical education infrastructure across the country. With a total of 1,36,939 MBBS seats available in 823 medical colleges, students now have more opportunities than ever before. Government colleges continue to provide affordable medical education with 63,296 seats, while private institutions contribute the largest share with 73,643 seats.
Several states, including Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana, have witnessed notable seat expansions. The addition of 9,911 new seats demonstrates the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare education and address the increasing demand for medical professionals in India.