Uttar Pradesh MBBS Seat Matrix 2026: Government & Private Medical Colleges, Total MBBS Seats

5 August 2026

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Uttar Pradesh runs India's largest network of medical colleges by count, and its second-largest MBBS seat pool overall. According to the National Medical Commission's official seat matrix for the 2026-27 academic session, dated as on 13.07.2026, the state offers 14,000 total MBBS seats across 88 colleges, excluding Institutes of National Importance. Here is the complete, official breakdown.

Uttar Pradesh MBBS Seat Matrix 2026-27: Official Numbers

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Category	Colleges	Seats Renewed	Seats Increased	Total Seats
Government medical colleges	49	5,700	0	5,700
Private medical colleges	39	7,500	800	8,300
Total (State)	88	13,200	800	14,000

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This data is drawn directly from the NMC's official statewise seat matrix for UG (MBBS) courses, excluding INIs, as published on 13.07.2026. Government seats stayed flat at 5,700 this cycle with no increase, while all 800 new seats added in Uttar Pradesh this year came entirely from the private sector.

Government vs Private: What the Split Actually Looks Like

Private colleges hold a clear majority of Uttar Pradesh's total MBBS capacity: 8,300 of the state's 14,000 seats, or roughly 59%, sit in private institutions, against 5,700 seats, or 41%, in government colleges. This is a meaningfully different balance than several other large states, where government seats hold a stronger share.

49 government medical colleges collectively offer 5,700 seats, an average of roughly 116 seats per college
39 private medical colleges collectively offer 8,300 seats, an average of roughly 213 seats per college, nearly double the government average
This gap reflects a broader national pattern where individual private colleges, once approved, tend to run at a considerably higher intake capacity than most government institutions

Well-Known Government Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh's government college network includes some of North India's oldest and most established medical institutions, alongside a growing number of newer autonomous state medical colleges set up over the past few years to expand coverage into previously underserved districts.

King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College, Gorakhpur
Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra
Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial (LLRM) Medical College, Meerut
Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial (GSVM) Medical College, Kanpur
Moti Lal Nehru (MLN) Medical College, Prayagraj
Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS BHU), Varanasi
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University (JNMC AMU), Aligarh

Most government medical colleges in the state are affiliated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow, and follow the reservation and fee framework laid out by the Uttar Pradesh state government.

Notable Private Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

Private capacity is spread across established universities and newer institutions, largely concentrated around Lucknow, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and Meerut.

Era's Lucknow Medical College, Lucknow
T.S. Misra Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow
Santosh Medical College and Hospital, Ghaziabad
Sharda School of Medical Sciences and Research, Greater Noida
Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences, Greater Noida
Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College, Moradabad

New Colleges in the Pipeline: Not Yet in This Matrix

Separate from the official matrix figures above, Uttar Pradesh has a substantial pipeline of new autonomous state medical colleges in various stages of approval, several with Letters of Permission still pending as of mid-2026. These are not yet reflected in the 5,700 government seat figure and would add meaningfully to the state's capacity once approved.

New autonomous state medical colleges have been proposed or are under inspection in districts including Kushinagar, Kaushambi, Sultanpur, Amethi, Kanpur Dehat, Lalitpur, Pilibhit, Auraiya, Sonbhadra, Bulandshahr, Gonda, Bijnor, Chandauli, and Lakhimpur Kheri
Candidates should treat any seat figures for these upcoming colleges as pipeline projections, not confirmed capacity, until NMC formally reflects them in a future seat matrix
This pattern is consistent with Uttar Pradesh's broader push over the past several years to establish at least one government medical college in every district

This includes a total of 2,400 MBBS seats pertaining to 25 newly established medical colleges, comprising 400 seats in 7 Government Medical Colleges and 2,000 seats in 18 Private Medical Colleges.

How Uttar Pradesh MBBS Seats Are Allotted

15% of government college seats go through the Medical Counselling Committee's All India Quota counselling, open to candidates from any state
85% of government college seats, plus the bulk of private and management quota seats, go through Uttar Pradesh's own state counselling, conducted by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), UP
Deemed universities in the state are counselled entirely through MCC and generally carry no domicile restriction for Indian candidates
A valid Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate is required to compete for the state quota share of both government and private college seats

Uttar Pradesh's MBBS Seat Growth: The Bigger Trend

Uttar Pradesh's rise to the second-largest MBBS seat pool in India did not happen overnight. Over the past several years, the state has run a sustained push to establish at least one government medical college in every district, alongside a parallel expansion in private medical education, particularly around Lucknow, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and Meerut. This dual-track growth, government expansion for public health access and private expansion for capacity, is what has pushed Uttar Pradesh's total seat count past most other large states, trailing only Karnataka nationally.

It is worth noting that this cycle's growth came entirely from the private side. Government capacity held steady at 5,700 seats with zero increase in the 2026-27 matrix, while private colleges absorbed the full 800-seat increase. This is a useful signal for candidates: near-term expansion in Uttar Pradesh is currently being driven more by private investment than by new government college approvals, even as several government colleges remain in the pipeline for future years.

Reservation Categories in UP MBBS Counselling

Uttar Pradesh follows the standard national reservation framework for its state quota seats, alongside its own state-specific category codes. Candidates should confirm their exact eligible category and required documentation well before counselling registration opens, since incorrect category selection is one of the most common reasons for rejected applications.

Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 10% reservation, subject to the prescribed income and asset criteria
Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27% reservation under the central framework, with UP maintaining its own OBC certificate format
Scheduled Castes (SC): 15% reservation as per central norms
Scheduled Tribes (ST): 7.5% reservation as per central norms
Persons with Disabilities (PwD): horizontal reservation of 5% across all categories, subject to the disability criteria defined for medical admissions
All category certificates must be issued by a competent authority in the format specified for Uttar Pradesh state counselling; certificates issued for other purposes or in a different state's format are commonly rejected during document verification

UP NEET UG State Counselling: Step-by-Step Process

Uttar Pradesh's state counselling for MBBS admission is conducted online by the Directorate General of Medical Education and Training (DGME), UP, generally following the sequence below once the NEET UG result is declared.

Online registration on the official UP NEET UG counselling portal using NEET UG roll number and required personal details
Uploading of NEET UG scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and a recent photograph
Payment of the registration and security deposit fee, which varies by category and is refundable for candidates who do not secure or accept a seat
Release of the provisional merit list based on NEET UG rank, category, and domicile status
Online choice filling across government and private colleges available under the state quota
Choice locking before the deadline specified for that round
Seat allotment result declared on the official portal
Reporting to the allotted college for document verification and admission confirmation within the notified window
Participation in subsequent rounds (Round 2, Mop-Up, and any Stray Vacancy round) for candidates seeking an upgrade or who were not allotted a seat in an earlier round

Candidates applying for private college seats under the state quota, management quota, or NRI quota should carefully check which specific track a given college's seats fall under, since eligibility, fee structure, and the exact counselling round can differ meaningfully even within the same private institution.

Fee Landscape: Government vs Private in UP

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College Type	Approximate Annual Fee
Central government institutions (AIIMS-type)	As low as ₹6,000 a year
State government medical colleges	Roughly ₹25,000 to ₹45,000 a year
Private medical colleges (state/merit quota)	Roughly ₹8 lakh to ₹18 lakh a year, varies significantly by college and city
Private medical colleges (management/NRI quota)	Typically higher still, and should be verified directly with the specific college

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These figures are indicative and vary meaningfully by specific college, city, and category. Lucknow-based private colleges in particular tend to sit at the higher end of the private fee range given the concentration of established institutions there.

Common Mistakes UP MBBS Aspirants Should Avoid

Assuming domicile is automatic without checking the exact Class 10 or Class 12 residency requirement set for Uttar Pradesh state counselling
Confusing a private college's state quota seats with its management or NRI quota seats, which follow different fee structures and sometimes different rounds
Not verifying whether a target private college has NMC recognition renewed for the current academic year before finalising a choice
Overlooking newer autonomous state medical colleges purely because they are less well known, even though several offer the same government fee structure and reservation benefits as older institutions
Ignoring later rounds such as Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy, where seats in both government and private colleges frequently open up after earlier rounds conclude
Filing category certificates in a format not accepted by UP counselling authorities, leading to avoidable rejection at the document verification stage

What This Means for NEET UG 2026 Candidates Targeting UP

With 88 colleges and 14,000 seats, Uttar Pradesh offers one of the widest ranges of options of any state, but private colleges still carry a significantly higher cost than government seats
A valid Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate is essential for accessing the 85% state quota share; verify your eligibility well before counselling registration opens
Government seat capacity did not grow this cycle, so competition for the state's 5,700 government seats is likely to track closely with previous years' trends
Keep an eye on official NMC and DGME UP notifications through the counselling season, since new autonomous colleges currently in the pipeline could still affect the matrix in future cycles, even if not this one
Register for both AIQ and UP state counselling to maximise the total number of realistic options available to you

Internal Resources: Predictors, Colleges & Counselling

Tools and college pages worth checking while planning your Uttar Pradesh MBBS admission.

External Resources: Official Government Portals

For the final, locked Uttar Pradesh seat matrix, state counselling schedule, and any last-minute changes, always verify directly with the authorities listed above rather than relying solely on third-party summaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many total MBBS seats does Uttar Pradesh have in 2026-27?

Uttar Pradesh has 14,000 total MBBS seats across 88 medical colleges for the 2026-27 academic session, according to the NMC's official seat matrix as on 13.07.2026, excluding Institutes of National Importance.

How many government and private medical colleges does UP have?

Uttar Pradesh has 49 government medical colleges offering 5,700 seats, and 39 private medical colleges offering 8,300 seats, for a combined total of 88 colleges and 14,000 seats.

Did Uttar Pradesh add new MBBS seats for 2026-27?

Yes, but only in the private sector. UP added 800 new seats this cycle, all from private colleges. Government seat capacity remained unchanged at 5,700.

Does Uttar Pradesh have more government or private MBBS seats?

Private colleges hold the larger share: 8,300 of UP's 14,000 total seats (about 59%) are private, compared to 5,700 seats (about 41%) in government colleges.

How are Uttar Pradesh MBBS seats allotted?

15% of government college seats go through MCC's All India Quota counselling, while the remaining 85%, along with most private and management quota seats, go through Uttar Pradesh's own state counselling conducted by the DGME, UP.

Is a UP domicile certificate required for state quota seats?

Yes. A valid Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate is required to compete for the state quota share of both government and private college MBBS seats in the state.

Are more government medical colleges coming to UP soon?

Yes, several new autonomous state medical colleges are in various stages of approval across districts such as Kushinagar, Sultanpur, Amethi, and others. These are not yet included in the current 5,700-seat government figure and would only reflect in a future NMC seat matrix once approved.

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