India’s Medical Colleges

The National Medical Commission (NMC) is the final word on which colleges are recognized to teach MBBS (and PG). Numbers change frequently as new colleges get approval or seat capacities are revised, so always cross-check a college directly on the NMC pages below:

• List of Colleges Teaching MBBS (official NMC index).
• NMC College & Course Search (filter by state, course, college, seats, management).
• Revised UG Seat Matrix 2024-25 (dated Mar 31, 2025) — state-wise seat/college matrix incl. AIIMS/JIPMER (PDF).

Snapshot counts below reflect the latest widely cited tallies available as of Feb–Sep 2025; always verify on the NMC links above before you publish.

Study MBBS in India with accurate, up-to-date information directly from NMC to make informed choices for your medical career.

Quick State/UT Tally (MBBS-teaching colleges)

Study MBBS in India – Explore the complete list of NMC-approved medical colleges state-wise and find the best options for your medical education and career.

Nationwide total (reference snapshot): ~605 MBBS colleges and ~64 stand-alone PG institutes recognized by NMC (figures fluctuate; verify with NMC seat-matrix/college-search before use).

How to get the full, exhaustive college list per state (step-by-step)

Study MBBS in India with confidence – find the full, exhaustive list of medical colleges state-wise and explore counselling, seats, and admission details for every recognized institution.

1. Open NMC College & Course Search → choose Course = MBBS, select the State, set other filters (e.g., Govt/Private), then search. You’ll get every NMC-recognized college with current seat counts and affiliation.
2. For seats and the sanctioned matrix, consult the Revised UG Seat Matrix 2024-25 (31-03-2025) PDF (state-wise tables; includes AIIMS/JIPMER).
3. If a number looks off anywhere online, the NMC matrix and search prevail. This guide provides a state-wise overview of all Indian medical colleges, their counselling nature, and tips for aspirants.

Understanding Open vs Closed States in MBBS Counselling

Open States: Allow non-domicile students to apply for state counselling seats in private/deemed colleges. Example: Karnataka, Rajasthan.

Closed States: Restrict most private seats to state domiciles. Example: Maharashtra, Gujarat.

All States: In government colleges, 15% seats are filled through All India Quota (AIQ) counselling, open to all.

State/UT Wise Medical Colleges in India

Explore Medical Colleges in India state-wise and find the best options for your Study MBBS journey – from government to private institutions, we’ve got you covered with complete details and counselling tips.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Closed State)

• Colleges: Andaman & Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences (ANIIMS), Port Blair.
• Very limited seats, mostly reserved for local students.

Andhra Pradesh (Closed State)

• Colleges: 38+ including GMC Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Kurnool, Kadapa, Nellore.
• Note: Andhra Pradesh is a closed state; only domicile students can participate in state quota.

Arunachal Pradesh (Closed State)

• College: Tomo Riba Institute of Health & Medical Sciences, Naharlagun.
• Small intake, restricted to local students.

Assam (Closed State)

• Colleges: GMCH Guwahati, Assam Medical College Dibrugarh, Silchar, Nalbari, Nagaon.
• State quota reserved for domicile.

Bihar (Open State)

• Colleges: AIIMS Patna, Patna Medical College, NMCH Patna, IGIMS, Darbhanga, Gaya.
• Advantage: Bihar is an open state – non-domicile students can apply for private colleges.

Chandigarh (Closed State)

• Colleges: GMCH-32 Chandigarh (Govt), PGIMER (PG only).
• Admissions restricted to Chandigarh quota + AIQ.

Chhattisgarh (Open State)

• Colleges: AIIMS Raipur, GMC Raipur, Ambikapur, Bilaspur, Jagdalpur.
• Note: Chhattisgarh is an open state – outsiders can apply in private colleges.

Delhi (NCT) (Closed State)

• Colleges: AIIMS Delhi, MAMC, VMMC Safdarjung, LHMC, UCMS, NDMC.
• Seats mostly reserved for Delhi students except AIQ.

Goa (Closed State)

• College: Goa Medical College, Bambolim.
• Very limited intake, closed to outsiders except AIQ.

Gujarat (Closed State)

• Colleges: BJMC Ahmedabad, NHLMMC Ahmedabad, GMERS Colleges, SMIMER Surat.
• Important: Gujarat is a closed state, outsiders can’t participate in state counselling for private seats.

Haryana (Open State)

• Colleges: PGIMS Rohtak, ESIC Faridabad, private colleges in Karnal, Sonipat.
• Open State – outsiders can apply in private colleges.

Himachal Pradesh (Closed State)

• Colleges: IGMC Shimla, Dr. R.P. Govt Medical College Tanda, GMC Hamirpur.
• State quota is closed.

Jammu & Kashmir (Closed State)

• Colleges: GMC Jammu, GMC Srinagar, newer district colleges (Anantnag, Baramulla, Kathua).
• Special Note: J&K doesn’t participate in AIQ for Govt colleges.

Jharkhand (Open State)

• Colleges: RIMS Ranchi, MGM Jamshedpur, Hazaribagh, Palamu.
• Outsiders eligible in private colleges.

Karnataka (Open State)

• Colleges: BMC Bangalore, KMC Manipal, St. John’s, JSS, MSRMC, KS Hegde.
• Open State – one of the best destinations for non-domicile students.

Kerala (Closed State)

• Colleges: GMC Trivandrum, Kozhikode, Kottayam, Thrissur; private/self-financing colleges.
• Closed state – very strict domicile rules.

Madhya Pradesh (Open State)

• Colleges: GMC Bhopal, GMC Gwalior, GMC Jabalpur, AIIMS Bhopal, private colleges in Indore/Bhopal.
• Open state – popular for students from UP, Bihar, Rajasthan.

Maharashtra (Closed State)

• Colleges: GSMC KEM Mumbai, BJMC Pune, GMC Nagpur, DY Patil, MUHS affiliates.
• Closed state – outsiders not eligible in private colleges.

Manipur (Closed State)

• Colleges: RIMS Imphal, JNIMS Imphal.
• Seats largely for domiciles.

Meghalaya (Closed State)

• Colleges: NEIGRIHMS Shillong.
• Restricted intake.

Mizoram (Closed State)

• College: Zoram Medical College, Falkawn.
• Domicile only.

Nagaland (Closed State)

• College: NIMSR Kohima.
• Restricted.

Odisha (Open State)

• Colleges: SCB Cuttack, MKCG Berhampur, VIMSAR Burla, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, SUM & KIMS Bhubaneswar.
• Open state – outsiders can apply in private colleges.

Puducherry (Open State)

• Colleges: JIPMER, Sri Manakula Vinayagar, Sri Lakshmi Narayana, MGMC, Sri Balaji.
• Open state – allows outsiders in private/deemed.

Punjab (Open State)

• Colleges: GMCH Patiala, GMC Amritsar, AIIMS Bathinda, DMC Ludhiana, CMC Ludhiana.
• Open state – popular private options.

Rajasthan (Open State)

• Colleges: SMS Jaipur, RNT Udaipur, SPMC Bikaner, Jhalawar, Pacific & Geetanjali Udaipur.
• Open state – one of the best for outsiders in private colleges.

Sikkim (Open State)

• Colleges: SMIMS Gangtok.
• Open state – outsiders welcome.

Tamil Nadu (Closed State)

• Colleges: MMC Chennai, Stanley, Madurai, Trichy, SRM, Saveetha, Sri Ramachandra.
• Closed state – strict domicile preference.

Telangana (Closed State)

• Colleges: Osmania, Gandhi, Kakatiya, AIIMS Bibinagar, private in Hyderabad.
• Closed state – only domiciles.

Tripura (Open State)

• Colleges: AGMC Agartala, TMC, private options.
• Open state – outsiders eligible.

Uttarakhand (Open State)

• Colleges: AIIMS Rishikesh, Govt Doon, VCSG Srinagar, HIMS Dehradun.
• Open state – outsiders can apply.

Uttar Pradesh (Open State)

• Colleges: KGMU Lucknow, IMS BHU, GSVM Kanpur, MLB Jhansi, many new GMCs.
• Open state – huge number of private seats accessible.

West Bengal (Closed State)

• Colleges: IPGMER SSKM, RG Kar, NRS, Calcutta National, North Bengal, private in Durgapur.
• Closed state – private colleges restricted.

Conclusion

India offers 600+ NMC approved MBBS colleges spread across every state and union territory. While closed states restrict private seats to locals (Gujarat, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, etc.), open states like Rajasthan, Karnataka, UP, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh are excellent destinations for non-domicile students.

Students should carefully choose based on budget, counselling rules, location, hospital exposure, and NMC approval.

For those who don’t secure admission in India or face budget constraints, MBBS Abroad options in Russia, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Egypt are strong alternatives (with NMC norms in mind).