NEET UG 2025 has concluded, and now students must prepare for the upcoming counselling process based on the latest seat matrix released by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The seat matrix includes MBBS seats available in both government and private medical colleges across all Indian states and union territories. Understanding this distribution is essential for making informed choices during counselling.
Here’s a simple breakdown of the MBBS seat distribution in India, both by state and reservation categories, as per the latest data from government and private medical colleges.
Total MBBS Seats in India 2025 as per NMC
- Total MBBS Seats: 1,18,148+
- Government Colleges: ~59,782+ seats
- Private Colleges: ~58,316+ seats
State-Wise MBBS Seat Matrix and Number of Colleges as per NMC
| State/UT | MBBS Seats (Govt + Pvt) | Total Medical Colleges |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 11846 | 80 |
| Tamil Nadu | 12,050 | 77 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 12,475 | 85 |
| Rajasthan | 6,476 | 43 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 5200 | 31 |
| Gujarat | 7,250 | 41 |
| Karnataka | 12,545 | 73 |
| Bihar | 2,995 | 22 |
| West Bengal | 5,676 | 38 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 6,785 | 38 |
| Telangana | 9,065 | 65 |
| Odisha | 2,725 | 19 |
| Kerala | 4,905 | 34 |
| Delhi (NCT) | 1,497 | 10 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 1,347 | 12 |
| Punjab | 1,850 | 13 |
| Chhattisgarh | 2,255 | 16 |
| Assam | 1,650 | 14 |
| Haryana | 2,185 | 15 |
| Jharkhand | 1,055 | 9 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 920 | 8 |
| Uttarakhand | 1350 | 10 |
| Goa | 200 | 1 |
| Tripura | 400 | 3 |
| Meghalaya | 200 | 2 |
| Manipur | 525 | 4 |
| Mizoram | 100 | 1 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 100 | 1 |
| Nagaland | 100 | 1 |
| Sikkim | 150 | 1 |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 114 | 1 |
| Chandigarh | 150 | 1 |
| Puducherry | 1,830 | 9 |
Note: These numbers are based on previous year trends and subject to change once NEET 2025 counselling begins officially.
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Category-Wise MBBS Seat Reservation (Government Colleges)
The following reservation policies are followed under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ):
| Category | Reservation % |
|---|---|
| General-EWS | 10% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% (within each category) |
The remaining 85% of seats are filled through State Quota Counselling, where each state follows its reservation policy for categories like SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, and local domicile.
Join NEET News 2025 Guidelines for NEET 2025 Aspirants
- Seat allotment will be based on NEET UG 2025 score, All India Rank (AIR), state domicile, category, and reservation criteria.
- AIQ counselling is conducted by the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee).
- State counselling is conducted by respective state authorities based on 85% state quota seats.
- Private colleges follow different admission rules; some reserve seats for management/NRI quota.
Note: As NEET UG 2025 results and counselling approach, students must stay updated with the exact seat matrix released by NMC and state counselling authorities. Keep documents ready, track official notifications, and understand your category and domicile benefits clearly.
Preparing a realistic list of preferred colleges based on seat availability and category cutoffs will help boost your chances of securing an MBBS seat in a reputed medical college.
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