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New Delhi, April 6, 2025— The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released its latest data on medical education infrastructure in India, revealing significant insights into the distribution of MBBS seats and medical colleges across the country. According to the report, Karnataka leads with the highest number of MBBS seats, while Uttar Pradesh boasts the most medical colleges.
Key Highlights
Total MBBS Seats in India: The country currently has 1,18,190 MBBS seats spread across 780 medical colleges.
Top States by MBBS Seats:
Karnataka: 12,545 seats
Uttar Pradesh: 12,475 seats
Tamil Nadu: 12,050 seats
Maharashtra: 11,846 seats
Top States by Number of Medical Colleges:
Uttar Pradesh: 86 colleges
Maharashtra: 80 colleges
Tamil Nadu: 77 colleges
Karnataka: 73 colleges
State-Wise Distribution
Karnataka’s dominance in MBBS seats is attributed to its strong mix of government and private institutions. The state has a total of 73 medical colleges, including a significant number of private institutions offering high-quality education. On the other hand, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a leader in terms of the number of medical colleges (86), reflecting rapid growth in its healthcare education infrastructure.
Southern states like Tamil Nadu and Telangana also continue to play a pivotal role, collectively accounting for a significant share of India’s total medical education capacity. However, northern states such as Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan are witnessing remarkable growth in both medical colleges and MBBS seats.
Growth Trends
The data underscores a notable shift in India’s medical education landscape:
– Northern states are rapidly expanding their medical education infrastructure. For instance, Uttar Pradesh has seen a dramatic increase in MBBS seats over the past decade.
– Southern states still maintain their lead but face increasing competition from northern counterparts.
– Efforts are underway to establish new medical colleges in underserved areas to improve healthcare access and address regional imbalances.
Challenges Ahead
While these developments are promising, experts caution against unchecked expansion without ensuring adequate faculty and clinical resources. Dr. Chandrashekar Shetty, former Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), emphasized that merely increasing the number of institutions may not translate into better healthcare outcomes unless backed by robust infrastructure and staffing.
NMC’s Advisory
The NMC has urged all medical colleges to verify their seat counts and report discrepancies within two weeks for rectification. Failure to do so could impact the updating of student details on NMC’s admission portal.
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Disclaimer: This article is based on data provided by the National Medical Commission (NMC) as of March 31, 2025. For further details or clarifications, stakeholders are advised to refer to official NMC notifications.
Citations:
[1] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/karnatakas-mbbs-seats-highest-medical-colleges-2nd-in-india/articleshow/106035361.cms
[2] https://medicaldialogues.in/news/education/up-karnataka-dethrone-tamil-nadu-for-most-medical-colleges-140594
