MBBS Government Seat Increment in India 2025-26
| No. | State | Name of College | Management | Seats 2024-25 | Seats 2025-26 | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J&K | Government Medical College, Baramulla | Govt. | 100 | 150 | 50 |
| 2 | J&K | Government Medical College, Kathua | Govt. | 100 | 150 | 50 |
| 3 | J&K | Government Medical College, Doda, Kashmir | Govt. | 100 | 150 | 50 |
| 4 | Karnataka | Chikkaballapur Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt. | 100 | 150 | 50 |
| 5 | Madhya Pradesh | Government Medical College, Chhindwara | Govt. | 100 | 150 | 50 |
| 6 | Punjab | Dr. B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt. | 100 | 99 | -1 |
| 7 | West Bengal | Diamond Harbour Government Medical College and Hospital | Govt. | 100 | 150 | 50 |
| 8 | Andhra Pradesh | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Ongole | Govt. | 120 | 150 | 30 |
| 9 | Assam | Silchar Medical College, Silchar | Govt. | 125 | 150 | 25 |
| 10 | Madhya Pradesh | Bundelkhand Medical College, Sagar | Govt. | 125 | 150 | 25 |
| 11 | Telangana | ESIC Medical College, Hyderabad | Govt. | 125 | 150 | 25 |
| 12 | West Bengal | College of Medicine and JNM Hospital, Kalyani | Govt. | 125 | 150 | 25 |
| 13 | Karnataka | Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt. | 150 | 200 | 50 |
| 14 | Karnataka | Chitradurga Medical College and Research Institute | Govt. | 150 | 149 | -1 |
| 15 | Karnataka | Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt. | 150 | 200 | 50 |
| 16 | Karnataka | Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt. | 150 | 200 | 50 |
| 17 | Karnataka | Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences | Govt. | 150 | 200 | 50 |
| 18 | Karnataka | Shree Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College & Research Institute, Bengaluru | Govt. | 150 | 200 | 50 |
| 19 | Punjab | Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot | Govt. | 150 | 200 | 50 |
| 20 | Delhi | University College of Medical Sciences & GTB Hospital | Govt. | 170 | 169 | -1 |
| 21 | J&K | Government Medical College, Jammu | Govt. | 180 | 200 | 20 |
| 22 | J&K | Government Medical College, Srinagar | Govt. | 180 | 200 | 20 |
| 23 | Assam | Assam Medical College | Govt. | 200 | 250 | 50 |
| 24 | Assam | Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati | Govt. | 200 | 250 | 50 |
| 25 | Karnataka | Mysore Medical College and Research Institute | Govt. | 200 | 250 | 50 |
| 26 | Karnataka | Vijaynagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary | Govt. | 200 | 250 | 50 |
| 27 | West Bengal | RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata | Govt. | 250 | 249 | -1 |
Total
- Seats (2024-25): 3950
- Seats (2025-26): 4916
- Net Increase: 966
Big Update on MBBS Seat Increase 2025-26 in India
New Govt. MBBS Colleges Permitted in 2025-26
| No. | State | Name of College | Management | Seats 2025-26 | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assam | Pragjyotishpur Medical College | Govt. | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | Delhi | ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Basaidarapur | Govt. | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | Gujarat | ESIC Medical College, Naroda Bapunagar, Ahmedabad | Govt. | 50 | 50 |
| 4 | Haryana | Pt. Neki Ram Sharma Govt. Medical College, Bhiwani | Govt. | 100 | 100 |
| 5 | Haryana | Maharishi Chyawan Medical College, Koriawas | Govt. | 100 | 100 |
| 6 | Kerala | Government Medical College, Kasaragod | Govt. | 50 | 50 |
| 7 | Kerala | Government Medical College, Wayanad | Govt. | 50 | 50 |
| 8 | Madhya Pradesh | Government Medical College, Singrauli | Govt. | 100 | 100 |
| 9 | Madhya Pradesh | Government Medical College, Sheopur | Govt. | 100 | 100 |
| 10 | Maharashtra | ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Andheri | Govt. | 50 | 50 |
| 11 | Meghalaya | Shillong Medical College | Govt. | 50 | 50 |
| 12 | Odisha | Pabitra Mohan Pradhan Medical College, Talcher | Govt. | 100 | 100 |
| 13 | Odisha | Government Medical College, Phulbani, Kandhamal | Govt. | 100 | 100 |
| 14 | Punjab | ESIC Medical College, Ludhiana | Govt. | 50 | 50 |
| 15 | Rajasthan | Government Medical College, Jaisalmer | Govt. | 50 | 50 |
| 16 | Rajasthan | Government Medical College, Tonk | Govt. | 50 | 50 |
| 17 | Telangana | Government Medical College, Kodangal | Govt. | 50 | 50 |
| 18 | Uttar Pradesh | ESIC Medical College & Hospital, Noida | Govt. | 50 | 50 |
✅ Total New Govt. Seats Added in 2025-26: 1,200
✅ Conclusion
The MBBS seat expansion for 2025-26 marks a historic boost for medical education in India. With 966 additional seats in existing government colleges and 1,200 seats from 18 newly approved government medical colleges, aspirants will have access to over 2,100 new government MBBS seats.
This significant increase not only reduces competition but also improves opportunities for students to secure affordable medical education in reputed government institutions. For NEET UG 2025 candidates, this update is a game-changer that could positively impact cutoff trends and counselling outcomes.