EducationTimes of India
NMC adds 9,911 MBBS seats for 2026-27; total intake reaches 1,36,939
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NMC adds 9,911 MBBS seats for 2026-27, bringing total intake to 1,36,939.
Seats are across 823 medical colleges, with 2,400 from new colleges.
Private institutions offer more seats overall; Karnataka has the highest number.
Private colleges must submit bank guarantees within seven days for new approvals.
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