2 New Medical Colleges in Uttarakhand to add 200 MBBS Seats in 2026

The government of Uttarakhand has given the green light to open 2 new medical colleges with a total intake of 200 MBBS seats for the upcoming academic year, boosting medical education in the state. The inclusion of 2 new medical colleges in Uttarakhand with 200 MBBS seats is definitely a good news for medical aspirants across India. This article provides an overview of the MBBS seats in India, about the addition of 2 new medical colleges in Uttarakhand with 200 MBBS seats, how the addition of medical colleges and seats benefits candidates, and other vital information.

Overview of the Total MBBS Seats in India in 2026

The number of MBBS seats in India has been increasing every year, strengthening the medical education ecosystem in the country. There are a total of 1,28,976 MBBS seats in India in 2026, which are distributed across 818 medical colleges. Though the number of MBBS seats in India has seen steady increases every year, the competition for these seats remain intense, with lakhs of candidates competing for limited number of MBBS seats in the country.

 

Out of the total 1,28,976 total MBBS seats in India in 2026, 58,583 are government MBBS seats, which are the most sought-after seats, due to the lower fee structure. 55,244 of the total existing seats in India in 2026 are private MBBS seats. The fee structure in these institutes is higher; however, the infrastructure and other facilities are better.

 

There are 12,249 MBBS seats in India under the deemed institute type. The deemed institutes have the most expensive MBBS seats, however, they have the most advanced teaching facilities and qualified faculty. Then there are other institutes, which include AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, and Central Universities, which collectively have a total of 2,900 MBBS seats. These institutes have the cheapest fee structure, but they also offer the best training, exposure, and recognition.

 

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Opening of 2 New Medical Colleges in Uttarakhand, with 200 MBBS Seats

The government of Uttarakhand has given the green light to open 2 new medical colleges in the state, with a collective total of 200 MBBS seats. The 2 new medical colleges will be opened in Pithoragarh and Rudrapur districts in Uttarakhand. The construction of these new medical colleges in the state has been completed, and the state’s Medical Education Department has applied to the National Medical Commission (NMC) for approval.

 

The National Medical Commission (NMC) will send a team to inspect both these medical colleges in the Pithoragarh and Rudrapur districts. If the medical colleges meet all the parameters, the NMC will approve them. These institutes will each accept 100 MBBS seats. If both these medical colleges in the Pithoragarh and Rudrapur districts are approved, the total MBBS seat count in Uttarakhand will increase from 1,450 to 1,650.

 

At present, there are 5 government, 3 private, an AIIMS, and a deemed medical college in Uttarakhand. The approval of 2 new medical colleges in the state will bring the total number of colleges in the state to 12. 

 

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How will the Addition of 2 New Medical Colleges Benefit Candidates?

The inclusion of 2 new medical colleges in Uttarakhand will greatly benefit candidates. The availability of 200 new MBBS seats in the state is good news for aspirants in the state and across the nation. The increase in the number of MBBS seats will reduce the competitive pressure on candidates. Candidates will have better opportunities, with the addition of the 2 new medical colleges and 200 MBBS seats.

 

Aspirants had to travel to other districts to pursue medical education, which may have been inconvenient for them. The addition of the 2 new medical colleges and 200 MBBS seats in the Pithoragarh and Rudrapur districts in Uttarakhand will especially benefit candidates in these regions. 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are a few frequently asked questions by candidates:

 

• How many MBBS seats are there in Uttarakhand in 2026?
  
  As of June 9th, 2026, there are a total of 1,450 MBBS seats, which are distributed across 10 medical colleges in Uttarakhand.
  
  
• How many new medical colleges are expected to be added in Uttarakhand in 2026?
  
  A total of 2 new medical colleges are expected to be added in the Pithoragarh and Rudrapur districts of Uttarakhand in 2026, upon NMC approval. These medical colleges will have a total of 200 MBBS seats. The addition of the 2 new medical colleges and MBBS seats will increase the state’s college and seat count to 12 and 1,650, respectively.
  
  
• How many MBBS seats in India in 2026?
  
  There are a total of 1,28,976 MBBS seats in India in 2026. These MBBS seats are distributed across 818 medical colleges across India.
  
  
• How many government MBBS seats in India in 2026?
  
  There are a total of 58,583 government MBBS seats in India in 2026.
  
  
• How many private MBBS seats in India in 2026?
  
  There are a total of 55,244 private MBBS seats in India in 2026.