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 1,28,975 total MBBS seats in India in 2025. 

 

 

 

 

Approval of New Medical Colleges and Seats in India in 2025

 

The National Medical Commission (NMC) had approved 44 new medical colleges and 11,044 new MBBS seats across various states in India for the NEET 2025 session, boosting opportunities for aspirants looking to pursue medical education. 7,344 (66.49%) of the total 11,044 new MBBS seats were added to the existing 129 medical colleges across India, and the remaining 3,700 seats were made available in the 44 newly-approved medical colleges. Out of the total 3,700 MBBS seats in the 44 newly-approved medical colleges, 1,950 were added to 19 private medical colleges, 1,550 seats were made available in 23 government institutes, and 200 seats in 2 deemed institutes.

 

Karnataka witnessed the highest MBBS seat increment, with 1,549 seats for the NEET 2025 session (13.53% of the total new MBBS seats in India in 2025). 449 of these MBBS seats were added to government institutes, 900 were added to private institutes, and the remaining 200 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.

 

 

 

 

 

Breakdown of the Total MBBS Seats in India in 2025

 

 

There are 1,28,975 total MBBS seats in India in 2025, which are distributed in 820 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	58,582 (45.42%)
2	Private	55,244 (42.83%)
3	Deemed	12,249 (9.49%)
4	Other Institutes (AIIMS, JIPMER, AFMC, and Central University)	2,900 (2.24%)
Total MBBS Seats in India in 2025		1,28,975

 

 

The total government MBBS seats in India in 2025 are 58,582, the highest number compared to other college types. They contribute to 45.42% of the total MBBS seats in India in 2025. The total MBBS seats in India in 2025 under the private institute type are 55,244, which make up for 42.83% of the total seats. There are 12,249 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 2,900 (2.24%). All these figures add to 1,28,975 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	820 (+ 5.67% from 2024)	1,28,975 (+ 9.36% 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 54.61% increase in medical college seat distribution, from 83,417 in 2020 to 1,28,975 total MBBS seats in India in 2025. The medical college seat distribution increased by 9.36%, from 1,17,931 in 2024 to 1,28,975 total MBBS seats in India in 2025. The total medical colleges in India increased from 776 to 820 from 2024 to 2025, an increase of 5.67%.

 

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	13,944
Uttar Pradesh	13,425
Tamil Nadu	13,050
Maharashtra	12,824
Telangana	9,540
Gujarat	7,525
Rajasthan	7,330

 

 

Out of the total MBBS seats in India in 2025, Karnataka has 13,944 seats, the highest number compared to all the other states. This is followed by Uttar Pradesh with 13,425 MBBS seats. Tamil Nadu has 13,050 seats, the state with the third highest total MBBS seats in India in 2025. Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, and Rajasthan have 12,824, 9,540, 7,525, and 7,330 seats, respectively, 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 – 421
  
  
• Total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025 (medical college seat distribution) - 58,582
  
  
• 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	5,450
Tamil Nadu	5,200
Rajasthan	4,480
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 5,450 and 5,200 seats, respectively. These five states have a total of 43.22% of the total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025. Karnataka falls in the 6^th position, with 4,249 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 55,244 private MBBS seats distributed across 315 medical colleges. This figure is 42.83% 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 for the NEET 2025 session:

 

States	Number of Private MBBS Seats in India in 2025
Uttar Pradesh	7,350
Karnataka	6,895
Gujarat	5,250
Telangana	4,750
Tamil Nadu	4,750

 

  

Uttar Pradesh tops the list with 13.30% of the total private MBBS seats in India in 2025, with 7,350 seats. This figure is over 5.69% of the total MBBS seats in India in 2025. Karnataka is the 2^nd highest state with private MBBS seats in India in 2025, with 6,895 seats. Gujarat has 5,250 MBBS seats for the NEET 2025 session. Telangana and Tamil Nadu both have 4,750 MBBS seats each 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 2,257 (1.74% 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	75
20	AIIMS, Rishikesh	125
Total		2,257

 

 

There are a total of 2,257 AIIMS MBBS seats in 2025 in India. AIIMS, Jodhpur has 150 MBBS seats, the highest compared to other AIIMS institutes. 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, 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 58,582 total govt MBBS seats in India in 2025. This is over 45.42% of the total medical college seat distribution in the country.
  
  
  
  
• How many private total MBBS seats in India in 2025?
  
  
  There are 55,244 (42.83%) private MBBS seats in India for the NEET 2025 session.
  
  
  
  
  
• How many total MBBS seats in India in 2025?
  
  
  The total MBBS seats in India in 2025 are 1,28,975.

 

 

 

 

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