With NEET 2025 results now declared, the next critical step for lakhs of medical aspirants is counselling — and for that, understanding the MBBS seat matrix is absolutely crucial.
- ✅ State-wise MBBS seats in government and private colleges
- ✅ Seat comparison: 2024 vs expected 2025 updates
- ✅ Tips on using seat data to make smart counselling choices
- ✅ Direct links to college databases, deemed universities, and state-wise admission help
Why is the MBBS Seat Matrix Important?
Every year, more than 20 lakh students appear for NEET, but only around 1.13 lakh MBBS seats are available in India. Knowing where the seats are, and how they are divided, helps you:
- Shortlist colleges effectively
- Target specific states where you stand a better chance
- Plan for backup options like private/deemed universities
- Avoid missing out due to lack of data or poor planning
2025 MBBS Seat Matrix – Quick Overview
| Type of Institution | Seats in 2024 | Expected in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges | 56,000+ | ~58,000+ |
| Private Medical Colleges | 54,000+ | ~55,000+ |
| Total MBBS Seats | 1,10,000+ | 1,13,000+ |
Note: Qualifying NEET does not ensure an MBBS seat. It only makes you eligible for counselling participation.
State-Wise MBBS Seats – Government & Private Colleges in 2025
| State | Govt Seats | Private Seats | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 3,028 | 6,750 | 9,778 |
| Maharashtra | 5,125 | 5,970 | 11,095 |
| Tamil Nadu | 5,225 | 4,050 | 9,275 |
| Karnataka | 3,150 | 7,395 | 10,545 |
| Rajasthan | 3,055 | 2,800 | 5,855 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 2,800 | 2,750 | 5,550 |
| Gujarat | 3,750 | 3,000 | 6,750 |
| West Bengal | 3,000 | 1,100 | 4,100 |
| Kerala | 1,555 | 3,050 | 4,605 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 2,585 | 3,400 | 5,985 |
| Telangana | 2,085 | 3,600 | 5,685 |
| Bihar | 2,040 | 1,150 | 3,190 |
| Delhi (NCT) | 1,247 | 200 | 1,447 |
| Odisha | 1,250 | 1,000 | 2,250 |
| Punjab | 950 | 1,000 | 1,950 |
| Haryana | 710 | 1,850 | 2,560 |
| Chhattisgarh | 865 | 700 | 1,565 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 870 | 150 | 1,020 |
| Assam | 1,100 | 100 | 1,200 |
| Jharkhand | 680 | 250 | 930 |
| Uttarakhand | 525 | 700 | 1,225 |
| J&K (UT) | 1,147 | 100 | 1,247 |
| NE States & UTs | ~1,000 | ~200 | ~1,200 |
📈 2025 vs 2024 – What’s New?
- New Government Medical Colleges Added in Rajasthan, MP, and Assam
- EWS Category Seat Increase – More colleges have applied 10% quota
- Growth in Deemed Universities & NRI Seats
- AIIMS Seat Expansion – Select AIIMS have increased UG seats for 2025
- 👉 View Deemed University Admission Options
🧭 How to Use This Data for Counselling?
Here’s how this seat matrix helps NEET 2025 students:
- Score above 650? Focus on high cutoff states like Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra
- Score between 500–600? Target semi-urban govt colleges and private colleges with lower fees
- Score below 400? Consider deemed universities, NRI or management quota, or private colleges in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, UP, etc.
💡 Pro Tips for MBBS Admission 2025
- 🔹 Always apply in multiple states (open states) for better chance
- 🔹 Don’t skip AIQ (All India Quota) counselling through MCC
- 🔹 Keep documents ready: NEET scorecard, domicile, income proof (for EWS), etc.
- 🔹 Start preparing your list of preferred colleges now
📍 Need Help Deciding Where You Can Get a Seat?
Our expert team at The CollegeXpert can help you with:
- College shortlist based on your NEET score
- Guidance on state counselling vs deemed admission
- Help with low budget and NRI quota admissions
- Real-time support till your seat is secured