Good news for all MBBS aspirants. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released a new Gazette Notification regarding amendments to the Medical College rules. NMC is making all these changes to increase the availability of MBBS seats and provide opportunities for the NEET candidates in 2026.
At present, there are a total of 823 medical colleges, including private, government, and semi-governmental institutions in India. These colleges collectively offer around 1.29 lakh MBBS seats. However, with approximately 25 lakh candidates appearing for the NTA NEET exam every year and the MBBS seats are not enough to fulfil the demand for medical education.
Based on News reports, the Ministry of Education is expected to give permission to add 43 new medical colleges. These new medical colleges will offer around 11,682 MBBS seats for UG courses and 8,967 seats for PG courses in 2026. (Source: NDTV)
This post is going to be very helpful for you, as here in this article, we will discuss how many MBBS seats will be increased in detail, new updates regarding the medical field, new MBBS seats increased state-wise, etc.
New MBBS Seats Increased in 2026
After a long time, there is a news of relief, NMC is finally ready to increase the MBBS seats in 2026 across the country. Yet, there is no official news about the total number of MBBS seats increased, but new updates in the rules of medical colleges indicate that this time you will see a huge number of seats, around 11500+ seats added in medical colleges in India.
How Many MBBS Seats Will be Increased in 2026
Students and parents, excited to know that the number of MBBS seats will increase in 2026, are informed that NMC has not officially announced the exact number of additional seats. As per the details we sourced, it is expected that around 11,682 MBBS seats for UG and 8,967 seats for PG courses will be increased this year.
The main motive of the government in increasing medical college seats is to improve healthcare services and provide opportunities to the maximum number of candidates. If there are more doctors, the healthcare facility will be improved in the nation.
NMC Updates in MBBS Seat Cap and Other Restrictions in New Gazette Notification
As per the latest update, NMC has made several amendments to the medical colleges’ rules, like colleges seeking the limit of 150 MBBS student seats is not deleted, the reforms of 100 MBBS seats per 10 lakh population in that state/U.T is now no more, and the minimum distance between the college and hospital is now changed. Here is the detailed information about the new gew gazette notification available below:-
- The limit of 150 MBBS seats for medical colleges is removed now.
- The 100 MBBS seats per 10 lakh population rule in a state/UT has been deleted.
- The distance between a medical college and its hospital can now be up to 10 km. For North-Eastern and Himalayan states, the maximum distance allowed is 15 km.
State-Wise MBBS Seats Increase in 2026
As NMC has not officially revealed the number of MBBS seats increased state-wise. But still, there are chances that states or regions that are away from the healthcare facilities will get the medical colleges this time.
| State Name | MBBS Seats Increased |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Updated Soon |
| Andhra Pradesh | Updated Soon |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Updated Soon |
| Assam | Updated Soon |
| Bihar | Updated Soon |
| Chandigarh | Updated Soon |
| Chattisgarh | Updated Soon |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Updated Soon |
| Delhi | Updated Soon |
| Goa | Updated Soon |
| Gujarat | Updated Soon |
| Haryana | Updated Soon |
| Himachal Pradesh | Updated Soon |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Updated Soon |
| Jharkhand | Updated Soon |
| Karnataka | Updated Soon |
| Kerala | Updated Soon |
| Madhya Pradesh | Updated Soon |
| Maharashtra | Updated Soon |
| Manipur | Updated Soon |
| Meghalaya | Updated Soon |
| Mizoram | Updated Soon |
| Nagaland | Updated Soon |
| Odisha | Updated Soon |
| Pondicherry | Updated Soon |
| Punjab | Updated Soon |
| Rajasthan | Updated Soon |
| Tamil Nadu | Updated Soon |
| Telangana | Updated Soon |
| Tripura | Updated Soon |
| Uttarakhand | Updated Soon |
| Uttar Pradesh | Updated Soon |
| West Bengal | Updated Soon |
Note: As soon as the official information is released by the NMC, the new data will be updated here on this page.
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MBBS Seats Increased in Government Colleges 2026
As everyone is willing, the majority of seats in government medical colleges should be increased, as they are affordable for the students compared to private medical colleges. Readers curious to know the number of MBBS seats to be increased in the government medical colleges are updated that around 47 new medical colleges have been added, where a total 157 medical colleges have been approved in phase three. Till now, there is no authorised information released by the NMC regarding the increase in MBBS seats in government colleges in 2026. Stay updated to know the latest updates regarding MBBS seats here on this page
Conclusion
Overall, the Ministry of Education is all set to increase the MBBS seats in 2026 and has made new reforms regarding the medical colleges. Around 11500+ MBBS seats are expected to be increased, including private, government, semi-government, etc. However, the NMC will shortly release the updated, increased seats data.
FAQs
Yes, there are higher chances that NMC will increase the MBBS seats in medical colleges in 2025-2026.
NMC is expected to increase around 11500+ MBBS seats in 2026.
The main purpose of increasing the MBBS seats is to improve the healthcare system and provide opportunities to the students for becoming doctors.
NMC has not officially announced the exact number of Govt medical colleges to be increased.
After increasing the MBBS seats in 2026, the total number of seats can reach to 40 lakh.
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