Telangana gains 810 new MBBS seats in NMC seat matrix for 2026-27 academic session

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially released the state-wise MBBS seat matrix for the upcoming 2026-27 academic session, bringing a significant boost to medical education in Telangana. According to the latest data, Telangana has been allocated 810 new MBBS seats, raising the state's total medical seat capacity to 10,250.

This expansion is part of a nationwide increase approved by the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB). The MARB granted approvals for establishing new medical colleges as well as expanding the capacity of existing MBBS colleges across India.

In total, the NMC has added 9,911 new MBBS seats to the country's existing pool of 1,27,028 renewed seats. This brings the national total of MBBS seats to 1,36,939 across 823 medical colleges, excluding the Institutes of National Importance (INIs).

Among the states, Karnataka recorded the highest growth with 1,300 additional MBBS seats, taking its total count to 15,395. Tamil Nadu followed with an increase of 950 seats, bringing its total to 13,999. Rajasthan added 900 seats, taking its total to 8,080, while West Bengal gained 825 seats to reach a total of 7,200.

Telangana's addition of 810 seats ranks it among the top-performing states in medical seat growth. It is followed closely by Uttar Pradesh, which added 800 seats to reach a total of 14,000. Bihar received 740 new seats, raising its total to 4,160, while Maharashtra added 400 seats, bringing its total MBBS seat count to 13,099.

Alongside the release of the seat matrix, the NMC issued a strict warning to all participating medical institutions regarding the admission process. The Commission directed all medical colleges to ensure that admissions are made strictly against the approved intake capacity sanctioned by the MARB for the 2026-27 academic session.

The NMC stated that under no circumstances should admissions be made in excess of the approved intake capacity. The Commission warned that any admission made beyond the approved number of seats will be treated as a violation of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, and the regulations framed under it. Defaulting medical colleges and institutions will face appropriate regulatory and penal action.