The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an important update for all NEET UG 2025 aspirants regarding the total number of MBBS seats available across India. As of 31st March 2025, a total of 1,18,190 MBBS seats are available for admission in 780 medical colleges, comprising both government and private institutions.
This detailed seat matrix has been published to ensure transparency and help candidates and parents plan their medical admission strategies better.
🔍 What’s New?
The publication of the MBBS seat matrix is a significant step for aspirants preparing for NEET UG 2025. It helps candidates understand their options based on their expected NEET scores, domicile status, and budget (government vs private colleges). This data is especially useful for students during state and All India Quota counselling.
📌 Key Highlights:
Total MBBS Seats in India (2025): 1,18,190
Total Number of Medical Colleges: 780
Includes: Both Government & Private Medical Colleges
Data Published by: NMC & NTA
Effective As Of: March 31, 2025
🏥 Government vs Private Medical Colleges
The total 1.18 lakh MBBS seats are divided between government and private medical colleges, with over 55,000+ seats typically in government colleges and the remaining in private/self-financing institutions. While exact numbers vary slightly each year with the introduction of new colleges or expansion in existing ones, the overall seat count has steadily increased over the past few years.
This consistent growth in the number of medical colleges and seats is aimed at improving access to medical education across various states in India.
💡 Why This Update Matters
This update is particularly useful for students and parents planning their NEET UG 2025 counselling strategy. Knowing the number of seats and available colleges can help in:
Shortlisting colleges based on score, budget, and location preferences
Understanding competition levels in different states
Planning for All India vs State Quota counselling
Exploring low-budget options in states like Kerala, Karnataka, and Rajasthan
🔗 Where to Access the Seat Matrix?
The detailed MBBS seat list is available on official government portals like:
Students are advised to refer only to official sources for updated and accurate information regarding MBBS admissions and seat availability.
📞 Need Guidance?
If you are unsure about how to proceed with counselling, cut-offs, or college selection based on your expected NEET score, get in touch with our NEET counselling experts for personalized assistance.
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