Medical education in India is
one exam, many pathways.
We map all of them — with source-first data, policy tracking, and expert counsellor access.
1,29,603
MBBS seats
824 colleges · NMC 2026
52,720
AYUSH seats
BAMS / BHMS / BUMS / BSMS · AACCC 2026
22.6 L
NEET 2026 registrations
NTA official count
Source: National Medical Commission (NMC) & National Testing Agency (NTA) — 2026 data. nmc.org.in · nta.ac.in
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MBBS / BDS — India
Through NEET UG. Two counselling streams: MCC AIQ (15%) and State Quota (85%). 824 medical colleges, 313 dental colleges.
AYUSH — India
BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS. 52,720 seats through AACCC (central) and state AYUSH counselling.
MBBS — Abroad
Ukraine, Russia, Philippines, Bangladesh and more. NEET qualifying mandatory. Must clear FMGE / NExT to practise in India.
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Source: National Medical Commission (NMC) · Published May 2026 · EduPath verified Jun 2026
Visit official sourceSeat counts are as published by NMC and MCC for 2026. Numbers may change after court orders or fresh approvals. Always verify with mcc.nic.in before making any decision.