New Delhi: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2025) is expected to open doors for over 1.18 lakh MBBS seats across India. However, approximately 50,000 seats are available in government medical colleges, which offer more affordable fees. The remaining seats are in private colleges, where tuition fees are considerably higher. It’s essential for aspirants to understand this distinction while planning their NEET UG strategy, as securing a spot in a government college significantly reduces financial burdens.
India has 118,190 MBBS seats, with 60,124 in government colleges. Out of these, about 50,000 offer affordable fees of around ₹1 lakh annually. The rest, about 10,000 seats, are available under management and NRI quotas, with fees ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹25 lakh per year. This means that roughly 42% of MBBS seats offer lower fees, while the remaining 58% have significantly higher fees, ranging from ₹30 lakh to ₹1.25 crore.
MBBS Seats Overview
Here ia the complete Overview of MBBS Seats, Colleges, and Competition in India;
| Category | Details |
| Total States and Union Territories | 34 |
| Total Medical Colleges | 780 |
| Total MBBS Seats | 118,190 |
| States/UTs without a Medical College | Lakshadweep, Ladakh, Daman & Diu |
| Government Medical Colleges | 428 |
| MBBS Seats in Government Colleges | 50,000 (Open Category) |
| Private Medical Colleges | 352 |
| MBBS Seats in Private Colleges | 58,066 |
| NEET UG 2025 Exam Date | May 4, 2025 |
| Registered NEET 2025 Candidates | ~23 lakh (2.3 million) |
| Competition for Each MBBS Seat | 19 candidates |
| Competition for Each Government MBBS Seat | 22 candidates |
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Top States in India by Highest Number of MBBS Seats
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat have the highest number of MBBS seats in India, offering great opportunities for medical aspirants. The graph below represents the data.
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Join NEET News 2025 | State | Number of Colleges | Number of MBBS Seats |
| Medical Colleges in Karnataka | 73 | 12,545 |
| Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh | 86 | 12,475 |
| Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu | 77 | 12,050 |
| Medical Colleges in Maharashtra | 80 | 11,846 |
| Medical Colleges in Telangana | 65 | 9,040 |
| Medical Colleges in Gujarat | 41 | 7,250 |
| Medical Colleges in Andhra Pradesh | 38 | 6,785 |
| Medical Colleges in Rajasthan | 43 | 6,476 |
| Medical Colleges in West Bengal | 38 | 5,676 |
| Medical Colleges in Madhya Pradesh | 31 | 5,200 |
Top States in India by Highest Number of MBBS Seats in Government Medical Colleges
Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Rajasthan are the top states in India with the highest number of MBBS seats in government medical colleges, together contributing over 30% of the total government MBBS seats across the country.
| State | Number of Government Colleges | Number of MBBS Seats |
| Maharashtra | 49 | 8,745 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 41 | 7,000 |
| Tamil Nadu | 38 | 6,700 |
| Rajasthan | 38 | 5,821 |
| Telangana | 29 | 4,750 |
| Gujarat | 19 | 3,400 |
| West Bengal | 22 | 3,150 |
| Karnataka | 18 | 3,000 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 13 | 2,500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 13 | 2,150 |
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Top States in India by Highest Number of MBBS Seats in Private Medical Colleges
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Telangana top the list for the highest number of MBBS seats in private medical colleges. Despite more seats, competition remains intense, and fees are considerably high, typically ranging from ₹8 lakh to ₹25 lakh per year depending on the institution and state.
| State | Private Colleges | MBBS Seats |
| Uttar Pradesh | 45 | 5475 |
| Rajasthan | 18 | 2700 |
| Gujarat | 24 | 3800 |
| Maharashtra | 30 | 4326 |
| Karnataka | 42 | 6025 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 23 | 4250 |
| Telangana | 36 | 4290 |
| Kerala | 26 | 3826 |
| Tamil Nadu | 39 | 5350 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 19 | 3385 |
State-wise Distribution of Newly Approved Medical Colleges
The following table provides a state-wise breakdown of the number of newly approved medical colleges:
| State | Number of New Medical Colleges | State | Number of New Medical Colleges |
| Uttar Pradesh | 22 | Punjab | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 14 | Kerala | 1 |
| Rajasthan | 12 | Uttarakhand | 1 |
| Telangana | 11 | Nagaland | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 9 | Bihar | 1 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 5 | Jammu & Kashmir | 2 |
| Gujarat | 4 | Madhya Pradesh | 2 |
| Karnataka | 3 | Odisha | 2 |
| Assam | 3 | West Bengal | 2 |
| Haryana | 3 | Total | 100 |
Note: The total number of colleges listed above sums to 100. The remaining 13 colleges approved by the NMC may be distributed among other states or are pending final allocation.
Top 5 Facts Study MBBS in India
Here is the MBBS in India: Rising Competition and High Fee Structure – Top 5 Facts You Must Know;
- Competition: Every year, over 20 lakh students appear for NEET-UG, but only around 1 lakh MBBS seats are available across India, making the competition extremely tough.
- Limited Government Seats: Government medical colleges offer about 55,000–60,000 MBBS seats, and due to low fees, they are the first choice for most students.
- High Private College Fees: Private medical college fees usually range between ₹8 lakh to ₹25 lakh per year, and management/NRI quota seats can cost ₹1 crore or more for the entire course.
- Karnataka and Maharashtra Lead in Private Seats: Karnataka and Maharashtra have the highest number of private MBBS seats, but the fees and donation demands are also among the highest.
- NEET Cut-offs Rising Every Year: Due to the increasing number of applicants, the NEET qualifying marks and cut-offs for both government and private colleges are rising consistently every year.
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