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Total Government Mbbs Seats in India Through Neet 2024

by PW Gulf
February 22, 2024
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Total Government MBBS Seats in India through NEET 2024 have risen significantly compared to last year. Many new medical colleges have been set up recently, and classes have started in several government medical colleges nationwide. Currently, Tamil Nadu has the highest number of medical colleges in India.

NEET provides various seats, including 1,09,048 MBBS, 27,868 BDS, 52,720 AYUSH, and 603 BVSc and AH seats. MCI and MoHFW (Ministry of Health and  Family Welfare) data show 48,012 MBBS seats in 322 government medical colleges. Aspiring candidates for NEET UG 2024 can find the complete list of government MBBS seats in India.

For NEET UG 2024, MoHFW announced a 10% reservation for economically weaker sections (EWS) in all government medical colleges, totaling MBBS seats in India. Data for NEET UG 2024 indicates that Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana have the most MBBS seats in their government medical colleges.

Additionally, these states will add 5,200 more seats, increasing candidates' chances of acceptance. This article has complete information about the total number of government seats in India through NEET 2024.

Total Number Of MBBS Seats Through NEET 2024

Every year, students from all over the country take the NEET UG exam to fulfill their dream of becoming a doctor and securing an MBBS seat in a medical college. The total number of MBBS seats in India changes regularly. Government policies and the establishment of new medical colleges shape the landscape of medical education, contributing to the increase in total MBBS seats in India in 2024.

Total Government Seats for MBBS Through NEET 2024

The list of government colleges and the number of seats available in India is provided here in table form:

Total Government Seats for MBBS Through NEET 20

Number of States

Government colleges

Number of Seats

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

1

100

Andhra Pradesh

13

2485

Assam

9

1150

Arunachal Pradesh

1

50

Bihar

12

1515

Chhattisgarh

8

965

Chandigarh

1

150

Dadra and Nagar Haveli

1

150

Delhi

8

1247

Gujarat

18

3700

Goa

1

180

Himachal Pradesh

7

770

Haryana

5

710

Jammu & Kashmir

9

1047

Jharkhand

7

680

Kerala

10

1555

Karnataka

21

3150

Maharashtra

29

4825

Madhya Pradesh

14

2180

Meghalaya

1

50

Manipur

2

225

Mizoram

1

100

Orissa

9

1375

Punjab

5

800

Puducherry

2

380

Rajasthan

17

3055

Sikkim

0

0

Telangana

11

1840

Tamil Nadu

38

5225

Tripura

1

125

Uttrakhand

5

700

Uttar Pradesh

35

4303

West Bengal

20

3225

Total

322

4802

Total Government Seats for MBBS in India For Different Categories

This section details Government MBBS seats in India, specifying reservation criteria for categories like General, OBC, SC, ST, and PWD as outlined by the Government of India. The table summarises the respective reservation percentages for each category.

Total Government Seats for MBBS in India For Different Categories

Categories for the Total Government Seats in India

Reservation Percentage

General Category

15

SC category

7.5

ST Category

27

EWS Category

10

PwD Category

5

Types of Government MBBS Seats through NEET 2024

There are two types of MBBS seats in government medical colleges in India: All India Quota (AIQ) and state quota. AIQ comprises a maximum of 15% of the seats, and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) conducts counseling for these seats. 

The remaining 85% of seats fall under the state quota, and they are reserved for candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria and have domicile in that state. To be considered for seat allocation, aspirants must meet the NEET 2024 cutoff percentile.

The table below breaks down the number of government MBBS seats through NEET, specifying the allocation into AIQ and State Quota. Additionally, seats are available at Central Universities (DU and AMU), subject to the respective universities' rules.

Government MBBS Seats through NEET 2024 For State Quota

The number of seats for MBBS  in government colleges for state quota is listed below in table form:

Government MBBS Seats through NEET 2024 For State Quota

States /Union Territories

Total MBBS Colleges

Total Seats

Andaman & Nicobar

1

85

Andhra Pradesh

12

1,615

Assam

6

612

Bihar

9

805

Chandigarh

1

85

Chattisgarh

5

459

Delhi

3

341

Daman & Diu

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Goa

1

128

Gujarat

6

912

Himachal Pradesh

5

425

Haryana

5

498

Jammu & Kashmir

3

400

Jharkhand

3

255

Karnataka

18

2,336

Kerala

9

1,099

Madhya Pradesh

6

691

Manipur

2

170

Meghalaya

1

45

Rajasthan

8

1,247

Orissa

5

714

Punjab

3

425

Pondicherry

1

124

Sikkim

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Tripura

1

85

Telangana

7

935

Tamil Nadu

24

2,760

Uttarakhand

3

294

Uttar Pradesh

15

1,632

West Bengal

14

1,780

Total

192

23,378

Government  MBBS Seats through NEET 2024 for AIQ

The Government MBBS Seats through NEET 2024 for all India Quota are listed below in table form:

Government  MBBS Seats through NEET 2024 for AIQ

States/Union Territories

Total MBBS Colleges

Total Seats

Andaman & Nicobar

1

15

Andhra Pradesh

12

285

Assam

6

108

Bihar

9

142

Chandigarh

1

15

Chattisgarh

5

81

Daman & Diu

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Delhi

6

85

Gujarat

6

161

Goa

1

22

Himachal Pradesh

5

75

Haryana

5

88

Jharkhand

3

45

Jammu & Kashmir

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Karnataka

18

412

Kerala

9

194

Maharashtra

15

443

Maharashtra

6

124

Manipur

2

30

Meghalaya

1

8

Orissa

5

126

Pondicherry

1

22

Punjab

3

75

Rajasthan

8

220

Sikkim

Not applicable

Not Applicable

Tamil Nadu

24

471

Telangana

7

165

Tripura

1

15

Uttar Pradesh

15

288

Uttarakhand

14

314

Total

192

4,129

Government Medical Seats in India through NEET 2024 In Central Universities

The list of MBBS seats  in India  through NEET 2024 in central universities is listed below:

Government Medical Seats in India through NEET 2024 In Central Universities

States/Union territories

Total MBBS  colleges

Total Number of Seats

Delhi(DU)

3

490

Uttar Pradesh(BHU/AMU)

2

234

Total

2

724

Total MBBS Seats in Government Colleges Year-wise Analysis

Over the years, there has been a growth in the number of MBBS seats and colleges in India. The list below indicates the annual increase in both the number of colleges and available MBBS seats.

Total MBBS Seats in Government Colleges Year-wise Analysis

Years

Number of Government Colleges

Number of MBBS Seats

2017-18

237

31483

2018-19

253

33893

2019-20

279

42222

2020-21

289

48212

Total Government Mbbs Seats in India Through Neet 2024 FAQs

Q1. Which states have the most government seats for MBBS in India?

Ans. The states with the most government MBBS seats are Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.

Q2. How many MBBS seats are available in government colleges in India?

Ans. There are 48,012 seats for MBBS  in government colleges in India.

Q3. How many students are selected for NEET every year?

Ans. More than 11 lakh students are qualified for the NEET exam every year.

Q4. Are medical seats increased after 2014?

Ans. The number of medical colleges in the country has increased by 82%, with  MBBS seats rising by 112% since 2014.

Q5. How many medical colleges are there in India?

Ans. There are 751 medical colleges, including both government and private.

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