Ranking of Indian States by Number of MBBS Colleges (2025)


Ranking of Indian States by Number of MBBS Colleges (2025)
Introduction – Where Are the Most MBBS Colleges in India?


Thinking of chasing MBBS in India? 🎓 Your probabilities of admission progress knowingly when you recognize where the medical colleges are placed and how many are existing per state.
The number of MBBS colleges in a state not only affects the number of seats available but also impacts cut-offs, category-wise quotas, state counselling options, and the overall NEET UG 2025 admission strategy.
In this detailed blog, we break down the ranking of Indian states by number of MBBS colleges from highest to lowest, updated for July 2025, including Government, Private, Deemed Universities, and AIIMS institutes

.

 Total MBBS Colleges in India (As of July 2025)

  •  Total MBBS Colleges: 780
  •  Includes Government, Private, Deemed, AIIMS
  •  Approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC)

 🏆 Top 10 States with the Highest Number of MBBS Colleges (2025)

  top 10 states that lead India's medical education scenery:

 Rank    

 State

Total MBBS Colleges

1

Uttar Pradesh

86

2

Maharashtra

80

3

Tamil Nadu

77

4

Karnataka

73

5

Telangana

65

6

Rajasthan

43

7

Gujarat

41

8

Andhra Pradesh

38

9

West Bengal

38

10

Kerala

34

 Why it matters: More colleges mean more MBBS seats, diverse institutional types (Govt./Pvt./Deemed), and better admission odds during NEET counselling.


  States with Moderate Number of Medical Colleges

These states offer moderate options for MBBS aspirants, with a mix of public and private institutions:

 State

 MBBS Colleges

Madhya Pradesh

31

Bihar

22

Odisha

19

Chhattisgarh

16

Haryana

15

Assam

14

Punjab

13

Jammu & Kashmir

12

These states often maintain a balance between state quota policies and a growing number of private medical colleges, making them suitable for many aspirants.


 States and UTs with Fewer MBBS Colleges (But High Potential)

Though these states/UTs have fewer colleges, some house prestigious institutions with high academic standards and excellent hospital tie-ups.

 State / UT

Total Colleges

Delhi

10

Uttarakhand

10

Jharkhand

9

Puducherry

9

Himachal Pradesh

8

Manipur

4

Tripura

3

Meghalaya

2

Arunachal Pradesh

1

Andaman & Nicobar

1

Chandigarh

1

Dadra & Nagar Haveli

1

Goa

1

Mizoram

1

Nagaland

1

Sikkim

1


Why This Ranking is Crucial for NEET 2025 Aspirants

 1. More MBBS Colleges = More Seats = Higher Admission Probability

States with more medical colleges offer a higher total seat count, increasing chances for General, OBC, SC/ST, EWS, and other categories.

 2. Better College Choice During State & AIQ Counselling

Having a clear view of which states have more MBBS colleges helps you during:

  • Choice filling rounds
  • Document verification planning
  • Budget-based selection

 3. Predicting Cut-Offs and Competition

Generally, states with more colleges have lower cut-offs for private MBBS and a wider fee range.


 Full Ranking of Indian States by Number of MBBS Colleges (2025)

Rank

State Name

Total MBBS Colleges

1

Uttar Pradesh

86

2

Maharashtra

80

3

Tamil Nadu

77

4

Karnataka

73

5

Telangana

65

6

Rajasthan

43

7

Gujarat

41

8

Andhra Pradesh

38

9

West Bengal

38

10

Kerala

34

11

Madhya Pradesh

31

12

Bihar

22

13

Odisha

19

14

Chhattisgarh

16

15

Haryana

15

16

Assam

14

17

Punjab

13

18

Jammu & Kashmir

12

19

Delhi

10

20

Uttarakhand

10

21

Jharkhand

9

22

Pondicherry

9

23

Himachal Pradesh

8

24

Manipur

4

25

Tripura

3

26

Meghalaya

2

27

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

1

28

Arunachal Pradesh

1

29

Chandigarh

1

30

Dadra & Nagar Haveli

1

31

Goa

1

32

Mizoram

1

33

Nagaland

1

34

Sikkim

1


Final Thoughts – Plan Smart, Apply Better!

This ranking of Indian states by number of MBBS colleges offers crucial clarity for every NEET aspirant:

  • Focus on open states with more colleges
  • Use this list during choice filling
  • Prepare for state quota vs AIQ strategy

 How Eduvio Helps You Make Smarter NEET Decisions

At Eduvio, we simplify your NEET journey:

  •  Live seat matrix updates
  •  Expert guidance for college prediction
  •  Support for budget planning & hostel options
  •  Verified cut-offs, category data, and NMC-approved colleges

 Visit: https://neetcounselling.com
Contact: 98-66-44-1111


Next Blog Coming Up: Ranking of Indian States by MBBS Seats (2025 Edition) – Stay tuned!





Comments