NEET UG Counselling 2026: NMC Revises MBBS Seat Matrix, Total Seats Reach 1.40 Lakh for 2026-27

As per the NMC Releases Revised MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27 notification, the total MBBS seat count has now crossed 1.40 lakh. Here is a quick breakdown:

• Total seats: 1,40,664, spread across 839 medical colleges.
• Renewed seats: 1,27,028.
• New seats added under increased intake: 13,636.
• Government sector seats: 64,121.
• Private sector seats: 76,543.

This figure is 450 seats higher than the previous version of the matrix, which had listed 1,40,214 seats across 836 colleges. A large share of the increase has come from private medical colleges.

The latest NMC MBBS seat matrix 2026-27 reflects fresh permissions granted for new MBBS colleges, along with increases in annual intake capacity at existing institutions, approved by the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB), the NMC's appeal committee.
The matrix excludes seats at Institutes of National Importance (INIs), so candidates tracking the broader national seat count should account for these institutions separately.

NMC has also asked colleges and other stakeholders to verify their institutional details and report any discrepancies found in the published matrix. The Commission has clarified that this matrix remains subject to further revision based on decisions of competent authorities or appeal committees.

The NMC Seat Matrix & Counselling 2026 update is significant for candidates because it reflects the officially approved MBBS intake for colleges participating in this year's admission cycle. Candidates can use these latest approved figures while reviewing state wise and college wise seat availability during counselling.

NMC has reiterated that all medical colleges must admit students only against the approved number of seats. Any admission made beyond the approved intake capacity will be treated as non-compliance with the provisions of the NMC Act.

Candidates preparing for the ongoing rounds of NEET UG Counselling 2026 should keep the following points in mind regarding the MBBS Seat Matrix 2026:

• Cross-check your allotted or preferred college against the latest matrix before choice filling.
• Remember that the matrix can still change if further seats are added or dropped due to court cases, approvals or renewals.
• Rely only on the official MCC and NMC websites for the most current seat availability figures.
• Track updates separately for state counselling and MCC All India Quota counselling, since seat matrix revisions can apply differently to each.

Since seat matrix revisions have occurred multiple times in recent counselling cycles, candidates are advised to keep checking official notifications throughout the remaining rounds of NEET UG Counselling 2026 rather than relying on any single version of the matrix.