NEET 2025 total MBBS & BDS seats Matrix Expected: state-wise

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will provide the complete NEET 2025 MBBS and BDS seat matrix after the declaration of the NEET result. The NEET 2025 is expected to have over 1 lakh MBBS seats, 1205 AIIMS MBBS seats, 200 JIPMER MBBS seats, 27,868 BDS seats, 52,720 AYUSH seats, 487 BSc Nursing seats and 603 BVSc seats. The NEET total seats, i.e., 15% All India Quota seats and the 85% State Quota are counseled separately.

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• Registration for candidates will be open during the initial two rounds but the mop-up round and stray vacancy round will not offer any registration procedure.
• The NEET UG counselling process is of two specific types: All India and State. The NEET UG counseling procedure includes multiple categories of vacant seats.

A total of 15% reserved seats through the All India State Quota System are distributed across medical and dental colleges run by the government. Jammu and Kashmir remain outside this entire process. The AIQ and State Quota counseling process involves all 532 medical colleges that will take part. The states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh along with Telangana hold the largest number of NEET 2025 MBBS and BDS seats while adding an extra 5200 seats to each. 

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What is the total number of seats offered through NEET?

NEET has a total of approximately 1 lakh and 17 thousand MBBS NEET seats available to medical aspirants throughout the country in both government colleges, private colleges and deemed universities. There are a total of 55,616 seats in government colleges and 54,095 seats in private MBBS colleges. The government has increased the total MBBS seats by adding 5150 additional seats during the year 2024.

Government Colleges: 55,616 MBBS seats.

The total number of MBBS seats available in both private colleges alongside Deemed Universities stands at 54,095.

Total MBBS seats in India in 2025 after addition of new 10,000 seats: 1,27,906

MBBS Seats in India 2025: State-Wise NEET UG Seat Matrix Breakdown

NEET in India offers limited seats for MBBS students to study in government and private medical colleges. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra always lead the rankings with the largest number of seats. Although government colleges are famous for their low tuition fees, private colleges play a major role in the overall seat number, though at a greater expense. Over the last few years, there has been rapid growth in private MBBS colleges in states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan and other regions, making more opportunities available to students. With more than 1 lakh NEET MBBS and BDS seats in India in 2025, applicants have a variety of options to fulfill their dream of becoming a doctor irrespective of their home state.

NOTE: Please note that this data is expected to change if new medical colleges and seats are added to any state.

NEET 2025 expected Seat Distribution: MBBS and BDS Seats by State

NOTE: Please note that this data is expected to change if new medical colleges and seats are added to any state.

All India Quota (AIQ) NEET 2025: Seat Reservation by Category
 

NEET 2025 follows a structured reservation policy under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) to ensure equal access to medical education. AIQ seats are reserved for various categories: 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC-NCL, 10% for EWS, and 5% for PwD across all categories. These reservations apply to all government medical and dental colleges, except those in Jammu & Kashmir. This policy promotes diversity and inclusion in medical education by supporting students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Candidates must present valid category certificates and must ensure that they have received the required NEET cut off marks during MBBS NEET counselling to claim reserved seats under All India Quota seats.

NEET 2025: Total Government & Private MBBS/BDS Seats in India

In NEET 2025, dental students have a broad scope with more than 26,700 BDS seats in 313 dental colleges in India. While 50 of these are government colleges and provide approximately 3,500 seats at affordable rates to deserving candidates, most of them are in 263 private colleges and offer more than 23,000 seats. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka have maximum availability of BDS seats. This wide seat matrix guarantees potential dentists are able to seek quality education throughout the nation, thus allowing the deserving candidates to fulfill their dream.

Conclusion

The NEET 2025 MBBS and BDS seat matrix offers a broad range of admission opportunities in government and private colleges in India. With more than 1,08,000 MBBS seats and 26,700 BDS seats anticipated throughout the country, candidates from all regions can pursue a medical or dental profession. Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh states have the highest number of seats. Knowing the state-wise distribution helps the students in planning and setting realistic goals during the admissions process. Keep yourself updated on official websites of MCC and NMC to make informed choices and improve your chances of success.

FAQs

Q1: How many MBBS seats are expected in NEET 2025?
A: NEET 2025 is expected to offer over 1,08,000 MBBS seats across more than 690 medical colleges in India.
 

Q2: What is the total number of BDS seats for NEET 2025?
A: There are approximately 26,773 BDS seats across 313 dental colleges in India expected for NEET 2025.
 

Q3: Which states have the highest number of MBBS seats?
A: States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh offer the highest number of MBBS seats.
 

Q4: Are all MBBS and BDS seats filled through NEET?
A: Yes, admission to all NEET 2025 MBBS and BDS seats in India, including government, private, and deemed universities, is done through NEET.
 

Q5: Where can I check the official NEET seat matrix?
A: The official seat matrix is released by NMC (nmc.org.in) before the NEET counselling process begins.

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