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

 

The total MBBS seats in India in 2025 are higher than the previous years’ total seat count, which was 1,17,931 (2024). The competition, however, is expected to be intense with 12.36 lakh medical aspirants across the nation competing for 1,23,750 total MBBS seats in India in 2025. 

 

 

Approval of New Medical Colleges and Seats in India in 2025

 

The National Medical Commission (NMC) had recently approved 33 new medical colleges and 6,875 new MBBS seats across various states in India for the NEET 2025 session. 4,075 of the total 6,875 MBBS seats were added to the existing 77 medical colleges across India and the remaining 2,800 seats were made available in the 33 newly-approved medical colleges. Out of the total 2,800 MBBS seats in the 33 newly-approved medical colleges, 1,550 were included in 14 private medical colleges, 1,200 seats were made available in 18 government institutes, and 50 seats in a deemed institute.

 

 

Karnataka witnessed the highest MBBS seat increment, with 1,000 seats for the NEET 2025 session (14.53% of the total new MBBS seats in India in 2025). 400 of these MBBS seats were added to government institutes, 500 were added to private institutes, and the remaining 100 to deemed institutes. A new medical college, Farookh Academy of Medical Education, Mysore, was approved in Karnataka by the NMC, which has a total seat intake of 100 for the NEET 2025 session. The following paragraphs provide a detailed analysis of the total MBBS seats in India in 2025.

 

For candidates' information, 5 more institutes approved by NMC including 4 private colleges and a deemed institute are kept on hold due to ongoing court matters.

 

 

 

Breakdown of the Total MBBS Seats in India in 2025

 

 

There are 1,23,750 total MBBS seats in India in 2025, which are distributed in 804 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	57,782 (46.69%)
2	Private	51,344 (41.49%)
3	Deemed	11,749 (9.49%)
4	Other Institutes (Including AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMS, and Central University)	2,875 (2.32%)
Total MBBS Seats in India in 2025		1,23,750

 

 

The total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025 are 57,782 (in government institutes), the highest number compared to other college types. They contribute to 46.69% of the total MBBS seats in India in 2025. The total MBBS seats in India in 2025 under the private institute type are 51,344, which make up for 41.49% of the total seats. There are 11,749 total MBBS seats in India in 2025 under the Deemed institute type (9.49%). The total MBBS seats in India in 2025 in other institutes including AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMS, and Central University are 2,875. All these figures add to 1,23,750 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	1,17,931
2025	804 (+ 3.60% from 2024)	1,23,750 (+ 4.93% from 2024)

 

 

From the table above, the increase in medical college seat distribution is evident every year. From 2020 to 2025, there has been a massive 48.35% increase in medical college seat distribution, from 83,417 in 2020 to 1,23,750 total MBBS seats in India in 2025. The medical college seat distribution increased by 4.93%, from 1,17,931 in 2024 to 1,23,750 total MBBS seats in India in 2025. The total medical colleges in India increased from 776 to 804 from 2024 to 2025, an increase of 3.60%.

 

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
Karnataka	13,394
Uttar Pradesh	13,075
Maharashtra	12,524
Tamil Nadu	12,350
Telangana	8,990
Gujarat	7,250
Rajasthan	6,980

 

 

Out of the total MBBS seats in India in 2025, Karnataka has 13,394 seats, the highest number compared to all the other states. This is followed by Uttar Pradesh with 13,075 MBBS seats. Maharashtra has 12,524 MBBS seats, the state with the third highest total MBBS seats in India in 2025. Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, and Rajasthan have 12,350, 8,990, 7,250, and 6,980 seats for the NEET 2025 session.

  

 

 

 

 

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 - 416
• Total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025 (medical college seat distribution) - 57,782 (in government institutes alone)
• Total number of states and Union Territories with Government MBBS seats – 33

 

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	5,900
Uttar Pradesh	5,300
Tamil Nadu	5,200
Rajasthan	4,430
Telangana	4,290

 

 

Maharashtra leads with the highest number of total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025, with 5,900 seats. This is followed by Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, with 5,300 and 5,200 seats, respectively. These five states have a total of 43.4% of the total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025. Karnataka falls in the 6^th position, with 4,199 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 51,344 private MBBS seats distributed across 306 medical colleges. This figure is 41.49% 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	7,150
Karnataka	6,495
Gujarat	5,000
Telangana	4,200
Tamil Nadu	4,200

 

  

Uttar Pradesh tops the list with 13.92% of the total private MBBS seats in India in 2025, with 7,150 seats. This figure is over 5.77% 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 6,495 seats. Gujarat has 5,000 MBBS seats for the NEET 2025 session. Telangana and Tamil Nadu both have 4,200 MBBS seats 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 2,232 (1.80% 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	100
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		2,232

 

 

There are a total of 2,182 AIIMS MBBS seats in 2025 in India. 132 of the total MBBS seats in AIIMS fall under AIIMS, New Delhi. This is the institute with the highest AIIMS MBBS seats in 2025 in India. The count of AIIMS MBBS seats in 2025 across institutes ranges from 50 to 132.

 

Here’s a little about a few AIIMS institutes:

 

• 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, 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, 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 57,782 total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025. This is over 46.69% of the total medical college seat distribution in the country.
  
  
  
  
• How many private total MBBS seats in India in 2025?
  
  
  There are 51,344 (41.49%) 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 1,23,750.