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Total Number of Medical Colleges and MBBS Seats in India

India has a total of 84,649 MBBS seats in 562 Medical Colleges currently. According to the data, Karnataka tops the list of states with the highest number of MBBS seats, followed by Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat. The 61 medical colleges in Karnataka have a total of 9445 seats. Maharashtra has a total of 9180 MBBS seats in 60 medical colleges. Tamil Nadu, which is third on the list, has 53 medical colleges with 8025 MBBS seats.

Uttar Pradesh has 57 medical colleges with 7975 MBBS seats and Gujarat has 30 medical colleges with 5700 seats. Chandigarh, Mizoram and Andaman & Nicobar Islands have 1 Medical College each with 100 MBBS seats in their respective GMCs. The state of Sikkim, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh have 1 Medical College each with 50 seats.

 

Also Read: MBBS Admission India

Also Read: MBBS Colleges Abroad

Medical (MBBS) Colleges and Seats in India: State wise list

Admission Process in Medical Colleges

Admission Process in medical college consist of Three following Steps

  • NEET EXAM
  • NEET UG Counselling
  • Reporting to allotted college

NEET UG Exam for Admission in Medical College

To get MBBS Admission In India the candidate must pass the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) examination which is conducted by the NTA (National Testing Agency). The NEET exam is conducted every year to set a qualification limit for students to get MBBS admission in India.

NEET UG Counselling

After receiving the results, students are invited to a counselling session where they are informed about available colleges throughout India. The counselling process is based on the NEET ranking. The students who score the highest marks in their NEET exams will get the first priority and can select the best MBBS colleges in India and get MBBS admission in India. NEET UG Counselling is done by MCC for 15% Seats and Respective State wise for 85%.

Name of the State Govt.College Seats Pvt. College Seats
Andhra Pradesh
13
2485
19
3100
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
1
114
0
0
Assam
10
1250
0
0
Arunachal Pradesh
1
50
0
0
Bihar
12
1515
8
1050
Chandigarh
1
150
0
0
Chhattisgarh
11
1465
3
450
Dadar & Nagar Haveli
1
177
0
0
Delhi
8
1247
2
250
Goa
1
180
0
0
Gujarat
23
4250
13
2200
Haryana
6
835
7
1000
Himachal Pradesh
7
770
1
150
Jammu & Kashmir
9
1047
1
100
Jharkhand
7
680
2
250
Karnataka
21
3200
46
7745
Kerala
12
1755
21
2750
Madhya Pradesh
14
2180
11
1950
Maharashtra
30
4925
33
5120
Manipur
3
375
1
150
Meghalaya
1
50
0
0
Mizoram
1
100
0
0
Nagaland
0
0
0
0
Odisha
11
1575
4
750
Pondicherry
2
380
7
1250
Punjab
5
800
7
950
Rajasthan
21
3425
9
1650
Sikkim
0
0
1
150
Tamil Nadu
38
5225
32
5700
Telangana
19
2990
23
3700
Tripura
1
125
1
100
Uttar Pradesh
36
4303
32
4850
Uttarakhand
5
700
3
450
West Bengal
25
3725
7
1000

Abroad Medical Colleges

Nowadays, many countries offer quality medical education at very affordable prices. Students from various countries including India, China, Nepal, and Bangladesh are willing to pursue MBBS studies abroad. At the top of the list are countries like Russia, Ukraine, Germany and many others. The medical universities in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Germany, etc. follow the international curriculum which is known all over the world. The universities in these countries are recognized by major organizations like WHO and are registered with the National Medical Council (NMC), formerly known as Medical Council Of India (NMC/MCI).

Medical College: Eligibility Criteria

The National Medical Commission (NMC) sets the eligibility criteria for MBBS admission in India. Only candidates fulfilling the eligibility requirements are considered for MBBS admission. Candidates found ineligible at any stage of MBBS admission will have their candidature cancelled. Check the MBBS admission eligibility criteria below.

  • Academic qualifications:To secure MBBS admission in India, candidates must have passed class 12 from a recognised board.
  • Subjects studied:To pursue an MBBS course, students should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in their class 11 and 12.
  • Minimum marks required:For MBBS admission in India candidates must score at least 50% marks in the qualifying examination. For SC, ST, and OBC category candidates, the minimum marks required for MBBS admission are 40%.
  • Age: Aspirants should have attained the minimum age of 17 years for getting admission to MBBS in India. The upper age limit for MBBS admission is 25 years.

Medical College: Documents Required

Below mentioned documents are required at time of admission through all India Quota.

  • NEET UG Admit Card
  • NEET  UG Result /Rank Card
  • Date of Birth Certificate
  • Class 10th Certificate
  • 12th Class Certificate
  • Class 12th Marksheet
  • Provisional Allotment letter
  • Identity Proof (Aadhar Card/Voter Id,Ration Card,Passport, Driving Licence)
  • Caste /PwD Certificate if applicable
  • Eight(08)passport size photograph same as affixed on the application form
  • Medical Certificate
  • Character certificate

Kindly make sure that at the time of physical reporting you are having all above documents in original as well as at least 4-5 sets of xerox copy.

Medical Colleges FAQ

Que: How many MBBS seats are in India?
Ans: There are 89,395 MBBS seats in India recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Que: How is MBBS admission done in India?
Ans: To secure MBBS admission in India candidates must qualify the NEET 2023 exam.
Que: Who conducts NEET exam for MBBS admissions?
Ans: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct NEET 2023 exam for MBBS admission in India.
Que: Are there any state level entrance tests for MBBS admission in India?
Ans: No, only NEET exam is accepted as the single entrance test for admission to MBBS in India.
Que: How to get MBBS admission to AIIMS?
Ans: To get admission to MBBS at AIIMS institutions, candidates must crack the NEET exam 2023.