Ranking of Indian States by Number of Medical Colleges from Highest to Lowest
June 17, 2025
Total MBBS Seats Available in India
June 17, 2025
Ranking of Indian States by Total MBBS Seats (2025 Edition)
Discover where the real opportunities for medical aspirants lie!
Looking for the best state to pursue MBBS in India?
Here’s a comprehensive state-wise breakdown of total MBBS seats, updated as of
July 2025, to help you plan smart and aim high.
Top 10 Indian States by Total MBBS Seats
| Rank | State | Total MBBS Seats |
|---|---|---|
 1 |
Karnataka | 12,645 |
 2 |
Uttar Pradesh | 12,503 |
 3 |
Tamil Nadu | 12,050 |
| 4 | Maharashtra | 11,846 |
| 5 | Telangana | 9,115 |
| 6 | Gujarat | 7,250 |
| 7 | Andhra Pradesh | 6,785 |
| 8 | Rajasthan | 6,356 |
| 9 | West Bengal | 5,676 |
| 10 | Madhya Pradesh | 5,200 |
These 10 states contribute over 60% of India’s total MBBS seats.
Mid-Tier States (Promising Options for Targeted Aspirants)
| State | Total MBBS Seats |
|---|---|
| Kerala | 4,905 |
| Bihar | 2,965 |
| Odisha | 2,725 |
| Chhattisgarh | 2,255 |
| Haryana | 2,185 |
| Punjab | 1,850 |
| Pondicherry | 1,830 |
| Assam | 1,650 |
| Delhi | 1,497 |
| Uttarakhand | 1,350 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 1,347 |
| Jharkhand | 1,055 |
Note: These states often have lower cut-offs and diverse seat-sharing ratios.
States with the Fewest MBBS Seats (Limited Options)
| State | Total MBBS Seats |
|---|---|
| Himachal Pradesh | 920 |
| Manipur | 525 |
| Tripura | 400 |
| Goa | 200 |
| Meghalaya | 200 |
| Dadra Nagar & Haveli | 177 |
| Chandigarh | 150 |
| Sikkim | 150 |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 114 |
| Mizoram | 100 |
| Nagaland | 100 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 100 |
Heads Up: States with <200 seats have limited institutions — mostly single government colleges — with intense competition.
Total MBBS Seats in India (As of July 2025)
1,18,176 MBBS seats across 780 medical colleges (Govt., Pvt., Deemed, and AIIMS)
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Ranking of Indian States by Number of Medical Seats from Highest to Lowest
|
S. N |
State Name |
Total MBBS Seats |
|
1 |
Karnataka |
12645 |
|
2 |
Uttar Pradesh |
12503 |
|
3 |
Tamil Nadu |
12050 |
|
4 |
Maharashtra |
11846 |
|
5 |
Telangana |
9115 |
|
6 |
Gujarat |
7250 |
|
7 |
Andhra Pradesh |
6785 |
|
8 |
Rajasthan |
6356 |
|
9 |
West Bengal |
5676 |
|
10 |
Madhya Pradesh |
5200 |
|
11 |
Kerala |
4905 |
|
12 |
Bihar |
2965 |
|
13 |
Odisha |
2725 |
|
14 |
Chhattisgarh |
2255 |
|
15 |
Haryana |
2185 |
|
16 |
Punjab |
1850 |
|
17 |
Pondicherry |
1830 |
|
18 |
Assam |
1650 |
|
19 |
Delhi |
1497 |
|
20 |
Uttarakhand |
1350 |
|
21 |
Jammu & Kashmir |
1347 |
|
22 |
Jharkhand |
1055 |
|
23 |
Himachal Pradesh |
920 |
|
24 |
Manipur |
525 |
|
25 |
Tripura |
400 |
|
26 |
Goa |
200 |
|
27 |
Meghalaya |
200 |
|
28 |
Dadra Nagar & Haveli |
177 |
|
29 |
Chandigarh |
150 |
|
30 |
Sikkim |
150 |
|
31 |
Andaman Nicobar & islands |
114 |
|
32 |
Mizoram |
100 |
|
33 |
Nagaland |
100 |
|
34 |
Arunachal Pradesh |
100 |
|
Total MBBS Seats in India |
118176 |
|
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