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MBBS in INDIA 2026
Complete India MBBS admission guidance with NEET UG, AIQ, state quota, deemed university, private college, management and NRI quota planning.
Total Colleges
818
Total Seats
1,28,875
Govt Seats
63,682
Private Seats
65,193
MBBS Seats in India - 2026 Summary
| Category | Colleges | MBBS Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges | 455 | 63,682 |
| Private / Deemed Medical Colleges | 363 | 65,193 |
| Total | 818 | 1,28,875 |
Seat numbers and college counts are based on the referenced 2026 MBBS India summary and should be rechecked with official NMC, MCC and state counselling notices before final registration.
Fee Planning
Government seat
Govt seats commonly range from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 1 lakh per year; state-wise variation applies.
Private / management seat
Private/deemed/management seats can range from Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 30 lakh per year or more.
NRI quota
NRI seats are premium seats and may range around Rs. 30-45 lakh per year or higher depending on college.
Top MBBS Colleges in India
AIIMS New Delhi
Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi
Grant Medical College, Mumbai
Madras Medical College, Chennai
Bangalore Medical College, Bengaluru
Final college list, available seats and fee annexure should be checked from the official 2026 seat matrix before choice filling.
State Counselling Process in India
Counselling Authority
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for AIQ/Central/Deemed seats; respective state counselling authorities for state quota.
Process 1
Register on the official state counselling portal after NEET UG result and notification.
Process 2
Upload required documents and complete online/offline verification as notified.
Process 3
Pay registration/security fee and select eligible quota/category options.
Process 4
Fill college choices carefully according to rank, fee, bond, location and seat type.
Process 5
Lock choices before deadline and track round-wise allotment result.
Process 6
Report to allotted college within deadline with original documents and admission fee.
Eligibility for MBBS Admission
NEET UG 2026 qualification is mandatory for all MBBS admissions in India.
Candidate must complete 17 years by 31 December of the admission year.
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English is required.
Category, domicile and quota documents must match the authority rules.
Counselling Process
Step 1
Qualify NEET UG 2026 with the required percentile/category criteria.
Step 2
Check AIQ, state quota, private, management and NRI quota eligibility.
Step 3
Register on MCC and/or the respective state counselling portal.
Step 4
Pay counselling fee/security deposit and complete document verification.
Step 5
Fill and lock choices based on rank, budget, seat type and college preference.
Step 6
Download allotment letter and report to the allotted college with original documents.
Documents Required
NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
Class 10 certificate / date of birth proof
Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate
Aadhaar/PAN/Passport or other valid ID proof
Domicile certificate, if applying under state quota
Category/EWS/PwD/NRI documents, if applicable
Allotment letter and fee payment proof
Passport-size photographs
How Ap Career Consultancy Helps
Rank, budget, domicile and category based college shortlisting.
AIQ, state quota, deemed, private, management and NRI quota planning.
Round-wise choice filling strategy and document checklist support.
Reporting guidance after allotment and backup option planning.