NMC 2025 MBBS Seat Matrix: Karnataka Leads with 999 New Seats

NMC 2025 MBBS Seat Matrix: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently sanctioned the NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2025 across the country for the academic year 2025-26. Among the States, Karnataka has received the lion’s share, with 999 new seats allocated across 19 medical colleges, reinforcing the State’s position as a top destination for aspiring doctors.

NMC 2025 MBBS Seat Matrix: Karnataka Leads

This year, the NMC approved 123700 MBBS Seats & 808 Medical Colleges. Out of these, 19 colleges in Karnataka received 999 seats, while the remaining 4,894 seats were distributed among colleges in other States.

Notable allocations include:

• Farookh Academy of Medical Education Hospital and Research Institution, Mysuru: 100 seats.
• Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), KLE Society, Belagavi: 200 seats (previously withheld due to a bribery case).

Consequently, the total MBBS seats in Karnataka have increased to 13,595 across 72 medical colleges, up from 12,395 seats in 71 colleges last year.

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NMC 2025 MBBS Seat Matrix: Karnataka Gets 949 New Seats

College Name	Seats AY 2024-25	Seats AY 2025-26	Change	% Change
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Devanhalli, Bangalore	150	250	+100	+66.7%
Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences, Belagavi	150	200	+50	+33.3%
BGS Medical College and Hospital, Nagarur, Bengaluru	150	200	+50	+33.3
Chikkaballapur Institute of Medical Sciences	100	150	+50	+50.0%
Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute	150	149	-1	-0.7%
Dr. Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Instt. of Medical Education & Research, Harohalli	150	200	+50	+33.3%
East Point College of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bangalore	150	200	+50	+33.3%
Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences, Gulbarga	150	200	+50	+33.3%
Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hassan	150	200	+50	+33.3%
Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorusavirmath Medical College (JGMMMC)	150	200	+50	+33.3%
Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysuru	200	250	+50	+25.0%
PES University Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bangalore	100	150	+50	+50.0%
Raichur Institute Of Medical Science, Raichur	150	200	+50	+33.3%
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru	150	200	+50	+33.3%
Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Vijayapura(Bijapur)	200	250	+50	+25.0%
Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Hospital, Tumkur	150	200	+50	+33.3%
Siddaganga Medical College and Research Institute, Tumakuru	150	200	+50	+33.3%
Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary	200	250	+50	+25.0%
Farookh Academy of Medical Education, Hospital and Research Institute	0	100	+100	–

NEET UG 2025 Counselling amid NMC MBBS Seat Increase

The NEET UG 2025 counselling process is in its final stages. The seat allocation for Round 3 is currently underway, offering opportunities for students who missed out in earlier rounds.

A Bengaluru student shared, “I got a dental seat in the first round, but wanted MBBS. With the seat increase in the second round, I finally got my MBBS seat. It feels like a dream come true.”

Karnataka Government’s Proposal and NMC Response

Earlier this year, the Karnataka State Government had submitted proposals to the NMC for enhancing 850 seats, including:

• 50 additional seats each in 13 government medical colleges.
• 100 additional seats each in two government medical colleges.
• 250 seats for two new government medical colleges in Ramanagara and Kanakapura.

Deemed universities, including Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorusavirmath Medical College (Hubballi) and Sri Siddhartha Medical College (Tumakuru), requested 50 additional seats each.

However, the NMC initially rejected the proposal in May 2025, citing infrastructure and faculty limitations. Later, in the second round of seat allocation, 999 seats were sanctioned, benefiting Karnataka students significantly.

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NMC 2025 MBBS Seat Matrix

NMC to Approve 75000 Seats by 2029

During his Independence Day address on August 15, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a plan to create 75,000 new medical seats nationwide by 2029, aimed at fulfilling the aspirations of budding doctors and enhancing India’s healthcare capacity.

Following this, Abhijat Chandrakant Sheth, the new NMC chairman, confirmed that 8,000 additional seats would be sanctioned across the country this year. Karnataka’s 999-seat allocation represents a substantial share of this expansion.

Advantages of Studying MBBS in Karnataka

According to B.L. Sujatha Rathod, Director of the Directorate of Medical Education, Karnataka’s medical colleges are highly preferred due to:

• Quality teaching systems
• Advanced clinical practice opportunities
• Well-established infrastructure and facilities

She added that further seat enhancement proposals from Karnataka colleges will be consolidated and submitted to the NMC next year, potentially increasing the State’s share of medical seats even further.

Impact on Students and Parents

The additional seats have brought relief to thousands of aspirants and their families, particularly those who missed out on MBBS in the first round of counselling.

The increase in seats ensures better access to quality medical education and strengthens Karnataka’s position as a leading hub for medical studies in India.