NMC Releases Revised MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27; Total 140214 MBBS Seats Notified

NMC has released updated MBBS seat matrix for AY 2026-27, notifying 1,40,214 MBBS seats excluding Institutes of National Importance (INIs), based on approvals granted by MARB and appeal committees. Check notice PDF

NMC Revised MBBS Seat Matrix

NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27: National Medical Commission has released revised seat matrix for Undergraduate (MBBS) Courses. The updated NMC seat matrix 2026 incorporates latest approvals granted for new medical colleges and increases in annual intake capacity of existing MBBS colleges. This revised NMC MBBS seat matrix 2026 has been prepared based on decisions of Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB), National Medical Commission (NMC), the 1st Appeal Committee of NMC and the 2nd Appeal Committee of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

As per revised NMC matrix, a total of 1,40,214 MBBS seats have been notified for academic year 2026-27, excluding seats in Institutes of National Importance (INIs). NMC had earlier published the MBBS seat matrix for 2026-27 in July. This latest update takes into account subsequent permissions and decisions relating to establishment of new medical colleges and enhancement of MBBS seats.

What is Included in NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27?

Revised MBBS seat matrix includes changes arising from permissions granted for

• Establishment of new medical colleges

• Increase in annual MBBS intake of existing medical colleges

• Decisions of MARB

• Decisions of the 1st Appeal Committee, NMC

• Decisions of the 2nd Appeal Committee, MoHFW

NMC has clarified that MBBS seat matrix is based on approvals granted by competent authorities under provisions of National Medical Commission Act, 2019.

NMC has stated that updated MBBS seat matrix is not necessarily final and may be revised wherever required. Any subsequent decision by Appeal Committee or another competent authority can result in changes to the notified seat matrix. NEET UG 2026 candidates should check latest seat matrix before making or modifying their college preferences during counselling.

NMC Issues Directions to Counselling Committees

NMC has directed counselling committees to strictly follow approved seat matrix while conducting MBBS admissions. If a counselling committee finds any discrepancy or deviation in approved number of seats, this must be referred to the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) for clarification.

The counselling committees have also been instructed not to permit admission against seats exceeding number approved and notified by MARB. This means that the number of seats displayed during counselling must correspond with the latest approved NMC seat matrix.

Medical Colleges Cannot Admit Students Beyond Approved Intake

NMC has issued strict directions to all medical colleges regarding MBBS admissions for the 2026-27 academic year. Medical colleges and institutions must ensure that students are admitted only against the number of MBBS seats approved in the latest NMC seat matrix.

The Commission has warned that admitting students beyond the approved annual intake will be considered non-compliance with the provisions of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, and the regulations framed under it.

Medical Colleges Asked to Check Seat Details

NMC has also advised all medical colleges to verify their details in the updated seat matrix for 2026-27. If a college finds any discrepancy or omission in its name, approved intake or other details, it has been directed to immediately bring the matter to the notice of the President or Director, MARB, for examination and appropriate action.

Impact on NEET UG 2026 Counselling

This revised MBBS seat matrix is important for NEET UG 2026 counselling, as it establishes approved intake capacity of medical colleges for 2026-27 academic session. Candidates participating in MCC counselling and respective state NEET UG counselling should refer to latest approved seat information when assessing available MBBS seats.

However, MBBS seat matrix may still undergo further changes if additional approvals or appeal decisions are issued by the competent authorities. Candidates should therefore rely on the latest seat matrix published by NMC and the seat matrix released by the respective counselling authority at the time of choice filling.

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