The National Medical Commission (NMC) has revised the seat matrix for MBBS and BDS admissions across India for the academic year 2025–26. A total of 11,350 new seats have been added, bringing the overall count, including AIIMS and JIPMER, to 1,28,875 seats.
The earlier version of the seat matrix had listed 1,28,925 seats, but the latest revision shows a reduction of 50 seats. During the update process, 456 seats were removed due to typographical errors in the previous data.
Region-Wise MBBS Seat Distribution 2025–26
The following table shows the region-wise MBBS seat allocation in India according to the revised seat matrix:
Region | Total Colleges | Total Seats | States Included |
South India | 285 | 44,825 | Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Puducherry |
North India | 180 | 28,340 | Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Chandigarh |
West India | 175 | 28,650 | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli |
East India | 95 | 14,875 | West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand |
Northeast India | 25 | 3,100 | Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim |
Central India | 59 | 9,085 | Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh |
Note: Candidates applying for MBBS seats should refer to the updated seat matrix before participating in NEET UG counselling.
NEET UG 2025 Stray Round: Key Details
Candidates who were not allotted a seat in the earlier rounds of NEET UG 2025 counselling are eligible for the stray round. Key points include:
- Registration Start Date: November 4, 2025
- Participating colleges will release the tentative seat matrix on the same day.
- Selected candidates must report to their allotted college with all original documents for admission confirmation.
- Failure to join during the stray round will lead to disqualification for one year and forfeiture of counselling fees.
Important Advisory by NMC
The NMC has advised all postgraduate super speciality course students to check their names and details on the official website. If any discrepancies are found, candidates must contact the respective Directorate of Medical Education or the designated counselling authority immediately.
