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NMC revises MBBS seat matrix amid continuing approvals and appeals

The National Medical Commission has given clear instructions to colleges not to admit beyond sanctioned capacity

NMC revises MBBS seat matrix amid continuing approvals and appeals

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has revised the MBBS seat matrix for the 2026-27 academic year, adding 13,186 additional seats across 836 medical colleges. The updated matrix, subject to further revisions, lists 1,40,214 MBBS seats, with 63,971 in government colleges and 76,243 in private colleges. NMC has cautioned medical colleges and counselling authorities against admitting students beyond their approved intake capacity, emphasizing compliance with the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, and related regulations.

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