Madhya Pradesh is going to increase its medical education capacity with the addition of 200 MBBS seats in the government colleges for the 2025-26 academic session. This expansion will take effect during the ongoing MP NEET UG counselling 2025 process.
MP to Add 200 Govt MBBS Seats
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) has approached the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for permission to establish two new government medical colleges, one each in Sheopur and Singrauli.
Each of these colleges is expected to offer 100 MBBS seats, potentially increasing the total number of government medical colleges in the state to 19 from the current 17.
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MP MBBS Seat Expansion Future Plan
The expansion doesn’t stop here.
For the 2026–27 session, the DME plans to establish six more medical colleges, which could add around 600 MBBS seats to the state’s capacity, bringing the total to 25 medical colleges.
Join NEET News 2025 A key part of this strategy includes converting district hospitals in Betul, Panna, Dhar, and Katni into full-fledged medical colleges under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
These plans originated during the MP GIS investor meet and are now ready for formal implementation.
MP Current MBBS Seat Dynamics
Madhya Pradesh currently offers about 4,775 MBBS, split between 2,575 in government colleges and 2,200 in private institutions.
Earlier, MP had 5,075 MBBS seats but it came down to 4,775 after 300 MBBS Seats removed from MP NEET UG 2025 counselling matrix.
With the proposed 200 seat increase, government medical seats would expand from 2,575 to 2,775, making admission slightly more accessible for state NEET aspirants.
However, a recent report highlights that the demand-supply gap remains high, with 15,129 candidates vying for just 4,775 MBBS seats, emphasising the intense competition in MP’s NEET counselling.
Benefits of MP MBBS Seat Expansion
| Benefit Area | Impact |
|---|---|
| Increased Access | Opens more government seats for NEET aspirants. |
| Geographic Equity | New colleges in underserved districts like Sheopur and Singrauli. |
| Strategic Expansion | PPP model enables quicker infrastructure setup and resource leverage. |
| Future Capacity Growth | Potential addition of 600 seats in 2026–27 significantly ramps up availability. |
| Relieved Pressure | Aims to narrow the competitive gap, though demand remains high. |
This expansion of MBBS seats shows Madhya Pradesh’s commitment to addressing the healthcare workforce shortage and improving medical education access.
The phased approach, starting with 200 seats in 2025-26 and a larger rollout in 2026-27, alongside district-level college conversions, demonstrates a balanced and scalable effort.
