MCC Round 3: NMC Approves 18 New Medical Colleges & 2720 MBBS Seats, Students Can’t Afford to Miss!

MCC Round 3: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 18 new medical colleges & 2720 MBBS seats in new and existing medical colleges, which are being added to the seat matrix. For students whose ranks teeter on the boundary, these changes may be just the lifeline they need. In this article, we break down the updates, state-wise seat additions, expected impact on cut-offs, and a step-by-step plan to maximise your chances in Round 3.

NMC Approves 18 New Medical Colleges

One of the significant developments leading up to Round 3 is that the NMC continues to approve new medical colleges and seat expansions, even for the 2025-26 academic year. This comes after NMC was ordered not to freeze new medical colleges or MBBS seats, the Government revealed in the Rajya Sabha. There is no freeze on approvals.

Some highlights:

• The Union Cabinet has already given the green light for over 10,000 additional seats (MBBS + PG) under a new medical expansion scheme.
• NMC and related authorities are actively inviting proposals from stakeholders to create new medical colleges or increase seats in existing ones.
• Conditional approvals are also being granted, e.g., 35 government medical colleges have been given conditional approvals pending rectification of deficiencies.

Specifically, earlier reports suggest 113 new medical colleges have been sanctioned across India.

Thus, Medical College Expansion in India is underway with more infrastructure, more capacity, and more opportunities for applicants in MCC Round 3.

NMC Approves 2720 MBBS Seats

Additionally, seat increases are not limited to new colleges; many existing institutions are gaining more MBBS seats through infrastructure improvements or relaxation of norm constraints, such as faculty availability. As earlier reported by Edufever, NMC confirms 8000 new MBBS seats for NEET UG.

NMC has approved 2720 new MBBS seats for 2025-26 across new and existing colleges:

• New Govt. Colleges: 18 new colleges – 1200 seats
• Govt. Seat Increases: 20 colleges – 970 seats
• Deemed Universities: 9 colleges – 550 seats

Total = 1200 + 970 + 550 = 2720 MBBS seats. These will be available in MCC Round 3 Counselling 2025.

Tip: As soon as the Round 3 seat matrix is published on MCC/NMC, filter for “newly added seats” and map them by your desired states; these tend to have lower demand initially.

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List of NMC Approved 18 New Medical Colleges

S. No.	State	College Name	No. of Seats Requested	No. of Seats Approved
1	Assam	Pragjyotishpur Medical College	100	50
2	Delhi	ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Basaidarapur, New Delhi	100	50
3	Gujarat	ESIC Medical College Naroda Bapunagar, Ahmedabad	50	50
4	Haryana	PT Neki Ram Sharma Government Medical College, Bhiwani	150	100
5	Haryana	Maharishi Chyawan Medical College, Koriawas	150	100
6	Kerala	Government Medical College Kasaragod	50	50
7	Kerala	Government Medical College, Wayanad	50	50
8	Madhya Pradesh	Government Medical College Singrauli	150	100
9	Madhya Pradesh	Government Medical College, Sheopur	150	100
10	Maharashtra	ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Andheri	50	50
11	Meghalaya	Shillong Medical College	50	50
12	Orissa	Pabitra Mohan Pradhan Medical College, Talcher	100	100
13	Orissa	Government Medical College Phulbani, Kandhamal	100	100
14	Punjab	ESIC Medical College Ludhiana	50	50
15	Rajasthan	Government Medical College, Jaisalmer	100	50
16	Rajasthan	Government Medical College, Tonk	100	50
17	Telangana	Government Medical College, Kodangal, Telangana	50	50
18	Uttar Pradesh	ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Noida	50	50
Total	—	—	1800	1240

Impact on MCC Round 3 Cut-offs

With more seats entering the counselling pool, especially in states with high competition, cut-offs are likely to drop slightly for certain categories. Here’s what to expect:

• Lower pressure on top ranks: In states where the number of applicants nearly matches seat supply, additional seats give breathing room.
• Marginal benefit for OBC/SC/ST/EWS categories: Some of the newly added seats may be under reserved categories, giving borderline category students a better shot.
• Greater variance across states: States with large seat increments (like Gujarat, Assam, and MP) may see more substantial drops than states where only minimal seats are added.

That said, cut-off movement is unlikely to be dramatic; the addition helps mostly those in the marginal zones (just above or below previous cut-offs).

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Why Round 3 is a Golden Chance for Borderline Rankers

If your rank is just shy of what’s needed for Round 1 or 2, Round 3 brings unique advantages:

• Less competition for new seats: Many students focus all their energy on Round 1 & 2. New seats in Round 3 are less “known,” making them less saturated.
• Vacant & “virtual” seats accumulate: Seats not filled or dropped from previous rounds become available. In Round 2, over 13,000 seats were reported as clear vacancies.
• Upgrades and cancellations: Students who upgrade or withdraw free up seats, especially in private/in-demand institutions.
• Lower cut-off advantage: As explained above, the cut-offs could dip just enough to allow admission where earlier you were out of reach.
• New seats often in newer colleges: While infrastructure may be nascent, these seats represent a real path to MBBS. For many, getting a seat anywhere is better than none.

New colleges may still be building infrastructure, faculty, or clinical exposure. Be informed, verify the hospital, faculty, internship facilities, and connectivity before final acceptance.

Read Also: NMC Medical College Faculty Rule 2025: Know Who Will Teach You MBBS!

MCC Round 3 Counselling Schedule

Particulars	Dates	Notes
Verification of Seat Matrix	September 27 – 28, 2025	By participating institutes
Registration & Payment	September 29 – October 5, 2025	Payment till 3:00 PM/11:55 PM on October 5
Choice Filling & Locking	September 30 – October 5, 2025	Must be done within payment timeline
Seat Allotment Result	October 8, 2025	Available on MCC portal
Reporting to Allotted Colleges	October 9 – 17, 2025	Carry original documents
Document Verification	October 20 – 25, 2025	At respective colleges

Read Also: MCC NEET UG 2025 Round 3 Counselling: Smart Strategy to Secure a Seat

Step-by-Step Guide to Grab These Seats Before They’re Gone

Here is a tactical roadmap for you:

1. Monitor official announcements
   • Watch MCC (mcc.nic.in) and state counselling portals for the Round 3 seat matrix, especially for “newly added seats.”
2. Register & pay the fee on time
3. Analyse the seat matrix thoroughly
   • Sort colleges by new seats only.
   • Note which seats are government, private, or reserved.
   • Prioritise states/colleges where the seat-to-demand ratio looks favourable.
4. Fill choices smartly
   • Put “safer new seat options” higher in your list.
   • Reserve one or two aspirational ones (old colleges you missed earlier).
   • Don’t ignore fallback options.
   • Lock your choices before the deadline.
5. Stay alert for updates/add-ons
   • Sometimes MCC adds additional seats mid–round or publishes errata.
   • Verify updates each day until the allotment.
6. Report & document verification
   • If you get an allotment, report to the college within the schedule.
   • Carry your original documents, verification letters, migration documents, and applicable certificates.
7. Keep a backup plan ready
   • Even after Round 3, a Stray Vacancy Round may follow, covering remaining unfilled seats.
   • Be ready to look for the MBBS Abroad option if needed.

NMC Medical College & New MBBS Seat Matrix

Thus, MCC Round 3 2025 brings new hope for NEET UG 2025 candidates. Thanks to NMC’s continued approvals of new medical colleges and seat expansions, it’s turning into a strategic opportunity, especially for students who were on the margin in earlier rounds.