Medical College Seat Distribution and Total MBBS Seats in India in 2025

 

 

The total MBBS seats in India in 2025 are lower than the previous years’ total seat count, which was 1,17,981 (2024). This comes after the reduction of 2,081 seats from the total MBBS seats in India in 2025 and the debarment of 9 medical colleges for failing to meet NMC’s criteria. The competition is expected to be intense with 12.36 lakh medical aspirants across the nation competing for 1,15,900 total MBBS seats in India in 2025. 

 

 

Breakdown of the Total MBBS Seats in India in 2025

 

There are 1,15,900 total MBBS seats in India in 2025, which are distributed in 767 medical colleges across the country. Here is a breakdown of the medical college seat distribution:

 

S. No	College Type	MBBS Seats in India in 2025 (Medical College Seat Distribution)
1	Government	55,611 (47.9%)
2	Private	46,614 (40.2%)
3	Deemed	10,850 (9.3%)
4	Central University	2,825 (2.4%)
Total MBBS Seats in India in 2025		1,15,900

 

 

The total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025 are 55,611, the highest number compared to other college types. They contribute to 47.9% of the total MBBS seats in India in 2025. The total MBBS seats in India in 2025 under the private institute type are 46,614. There are 10,850 total MBBS seats in India in 2025 under the Deemed institute type. The total MBBS seats in India in 2025 under the central university type are 2,825, the least among the other institute types. All these figures add to 1,15,900 total MBBS seats in India in 2025.

 

 

 

Medical College Seat Distribution Over the Years in India

 

Understanding the medical college seat distribution over the years helps candidates know the seat increases and decreases. Here is a table showing the medical college seat distribution from 2020 to 2025:

 

 

Year	Number of Medical Colleges	Medical College Seat Distribution (MBBS)
2020	552	83,417
2021	604	91,819
2022	679	98,682
2023	703	1,08,988
2024	776	1,17,981
2025	767 (-1.15% from 2024)	1,15,900 (-1.7% from 2024)

 

From the table above, the increase in medical college seat distribution is evident every year, except 2025. From 2020 to 2024, there was a 41.4% increase in medical college seat distribution, with 1,17,981 total MBBS seats in India in 2024. The medical college seat distribution, however, decreased by 1.7%, from 1,17,981 in 2024 to 1,15,900 total MBBS seats in India in 2025. A total of 9 medical colleges across India were excluded for the NEET 2025 session, a reduction of 1.15% from 2024 to 2025.

 

15% of the total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025 belong to the AIQ quota. The remaining 85% of the total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025 fall under the respective state quotas.

 

 

State-wise MBBS Seat Breakdown

 

Here is the state-wise MBBS seat distribution for a few states, which enables candidates to understand the number of seats in the states:

 

 

States	Number of MBBS Seats 2025
Uttar Pradesh	12,325 (10.6%)
Karnataka	12,194 (10.5%)
Tamil Nadu	12,000 (10.3%)
Maharashtra	11,843 (10.2%)
Telangana	8,915 (7.6%)
Gujarat	7,000 (6%)
Andhra Pradesh	6,585 (5.6%)

 

 

Out of the total MBBS seats in India in 2025, Uttar Pradesh has 12,325 seats, the highest number compared to all the other states. This figure is 10.6% of the total MBBS seats in India in 2025. This is followed by Karnataka with 12,194 (10.5%). Tamil Nadu has 12,000 MBBS seats, the state with the third highest total MBBS seats in India in 2025. These seats are 10.3% of the total MBBS seats in India in 2025. Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh have 11,843 (10.2%), 8,915 (7.6%), 7,000 (6%), and 6,585 (5.6%) seats for the NEET 2025 session.

 

Sindhudurg Shikshan Prasarak Mandal (SSPM) Medical College & Lifetime Hospital, Padave, Sindhudurg had 150 MBBS seats in 2024; however, 1 seat has been reduced for the NEET 2025 session. There are 149 MBBS seats in the institution for NEET 2025.

 

 

 

Also Read Private Medical College MBBS Seat Reservations in Karnataka 2025

 

 

Government Medical College Seat Distribution in India in 2025

 

Candidates must know the medical college seat distribution and the total Govt MBBS seats in India in 2025. The following information shows the breakdown of the total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025. 

 

 

• Total number of Government institutes participating in NEET UG 2025 - 398
• Total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025 (medical college seat distribution) - 55,611
• Total number of states and Union Territories with Government MBBS seats – 32

 

Sikkim is the only state in India with no government medical college. Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Sikkim’s only institute, is a private institution.

 

 

States with the Highest Govt MBBS Seats in India in 2025

 

Here are the top 5 states with the highest total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025:

 

States	Number of Govt MBBS Seats in India in 2025
Maharashtra	5,850 (10.52%)
Uttar Pradesh	5,250 (9.44%)
Tamil Nadu	5,200 (9.35%)
Rajasthan	4,330 (7.79%)
Telangana	4,215 (7.58%)

 

Maharashtra leads with the highest number of total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025, with 5,850 seats. This is over 10.52% of the total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025. This is followed by Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, with 5,250 and 5,200 seats, respectively. These five states have a total of 44.68% of the total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025. Karnataka falls in the 6^th position, with 3,800 total govt MBBS seats in the state. 

 

 

 

States with the Highest Private MBBS Seats in India in 2025

 

Out of the total MBBS seats in India in 2025, there are 46,614 private MBBS seats distributed across 296 medical colleges. This figure is 40.2% of the total MBBS seats in India in 2025. Here are the top 5 states with the highest number of private MBBS seats in India:

 

States	Number of Private MBBS Seats in India in 2025
Uttar Pradesh	6,450
Karnataka	5,995
Gujarat	4,800
Telangana	4,200
Tamil Nadu	4,000

 

Uttar Pradesh tops the list with 13.8% of the total private MBBS seats in India in 2025, with 6,450 seats. This figure is over 5.5% of the total MBBS seats in India in 2025. Karnataka is the 2^nd highest state with the private MBBS seats in India in 2025, with 5,995 seats. Gujarat, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu have 4,800, 4,200, and 4,000 private MBBS seats, respectively, for the NEET 2025 session.

 

 

 Also Read NEET 2025 Cutoff Marks for MBBS in Government Medical Colleges, Safe Scores

 

 

Total MBBS Seats in AIIMS for NEET 2025

 

AIIMS institutes are mostly preferred by candidates as they are equipped with modern infrastructure, state-of-the-art laboratories, and most-experienced faculty. The campuses at AIIMS are spacious with multiple resources for studies and extra-curricular activities. Moreover, the degree obtained from AIIMS institutes is highly valued due to the quality of education. All these factors make studying at AIIMS institutes a dream for medical aspirants.

 

There are multiple candidates looking for AIIMS MBBS seats in 2025. The total MBBS seats in AIIMS institutes for the 2025 session are 2,182 (0.02% of the total MBBS seats in India in 2025), which are distributed across 20 colleges. Here’s a table showing the total MBBS seats in AIIMS across India for the NEET 2025 session:

 

AIIMS MBBS Seats in 2025
S. No	Name of the AIIMS Institute	Number of MBBS Seats
1	AIIMS, Bathinda	100
2	AIIMS, Bhopal	125
3	AIIMS, Bhubaneswar	125
4	AIIMS, Bibi Nagar	100
5	AIIMS, Bilaspur	50
6	AIIMS, Deogarh	125
7	AIIMS, Gorakhpur	125
8	AIIMS, Guwahati	100
9	AIIMS, Jammu	100
10	AIIMS, Jodhpur	150
11	AIIMS, Kalyani	125
12	AIIMS, Madurai	50
13	AIIMS, Mangalagiri	125
14	AIIMS, Nagpur	125
15	AIIMS, New Delhi	132
16	AIIMS, Patna	125
17	AIIMS, Bareli	100
18	AIIMS, Raipur	125
19	AIIMS, Rajkot	50
20	AIIMS, Rishikesh	125
Total		2,182

 

 

There are a total of 2,182 AIIMS MBBS seats in 2025 in India. AIIMS Jodhpur is now the institute with the highest AIIMS MBBS seats in India in 2025, with 150 seats. The count of AIIMS MBBS seats in 2025 across institutes ranges from 50 to 150. 

 

Here’s a little about a few AIIMS institutes:

• AIIMS, Jodhpur: The total MBBS seats in AIIMS, Jodhpur are 150. In 2024, there were only 125 MBBS seats; however, 25 more seats have been added for the NEET 2025 session. The institute was established in the year 2012. The campus covers a total land area of 143 acres. The institute is affiliated with AIIMS, Bhopal Hospital.
  
  
• AIIMS, New Delhi: The total MBBS seats in AIIMS, New Delhi are 132. The institute was established in the year 1956. The total land area is 213.2 acres. The hospital affiliated with AIIMS, New Delhi is AIIMS Hospital.
  
  
• AIIMS, Rishikesh: The total MBBS seats in AIIMS, Rishikesh are 125. The institute was established in the year 2012. The campus covers a total land area of 200 acres. The institute is affiliated with AIIMS, Rishikesh Hospital.
  
  
• AIIMS, Bhubaneswar: The total MBBS seats in AIIMS, Bhubaneswar are 125. The institute was established in the year 2012. The campus covers a total land area of 100 acres. The institute is affiliated with AIIMS, Bhubaneswar Hospital.
  
  
• AIIMS, Patna: The total MBBS seats in AIIMS, Patna are 125. The institute was established in the year 2012. The campus covers a total land area of 134 acres. The institute is affiliated with AIIMS, Patna Hospital.
  
  
• AIIMS, Bhopal: The total MBBS seats in AIIMS, Bhopal are 125. The institute was established in the year 2012. The campus covers a total land area of 134 acres. The institute is affiliated with AIIMS, Patna Hospital.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 

 

• How many total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025?
  
  
  There are 55,611 total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025. This is 47.9% of the total medical college seat distribution in the country.
  
  
  
  
• How many private total MBBS seats in India in 2025?
  
  
  There are 46,614 private MBBS seats in India for the 2025 session.
  
  
  
  
• How many total MBBS seats in India in 2025?
  
  
  The total MBBS seats in India in 2025 are 1,15,900.
  
  
  
  
• How many total AIIMS MBBS seats in India in 2025?
  
  
  There are a total of 2,182 AIIMS MBBS seats in India in 2025.
  
  
  
  
• How many medical colleges in India for the NEET 2025 session?
  
  
  There are a total of 767 medical colleges in India for the NEET 2025 session.