Srinagar, Jul 15: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges and counselling authorities across the country, mandating strict adherence to the approved MBBS intake capacity for the 2026-27 academic session, warning that admissions beyond the sanctioned seats will invite regulatory and penal action under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.
In a communication issued to medical colleges, state medical education departments, and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the NMC directed institutions to ensure that admissions are made strictly against the approved number of MBBS seats and asked all stakeholders to comply with the instructions issued by the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB).
The Commission instructed the MCC and state counselling authorities not to permit admissions beyond the approved intake under any circumstances. If any discrepancy or deviation is noticed in the approved seat matrix, counselling authorities have been directed to immediately refer the matter to MARB for clarification instead of proceeding with admissions.
Medical colleges have been asked to carefully verify the seat details pertaining to their institutions and report any omission or discrepancy to the President or Director of MARB before the commencement of counselling to facilitate timely examination and decision.
Reiterating its zero-tolerance policy against unauthorised admissions, the NMC said any admission made beyond the approved intake capacity would be treated as a violation of the provisions of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, and the regulations framed thereunder, warning that such violations would attract appropriate regulatory and penal action against the defaulting medical college or institution.
The Commission has further directed all private medical colleges granted approval either for establishment of a new MBBS college or for enhancement of intake capacity to furnish the requisite Electronic Bank Guarantee (E-Bank Guarantee) within seven days from the date of issuance of the public notice. It clarified that the Letter of Permission (LoP) will be issued only after the guarantee is received and found to be in order by MARB.
Meanwhile, the NMC has released the MBBS seat matrix for the 2026-27 academic year, covering all undergraduate medical colleges except the Institutes of National Importance (INIs). The seat matrix includes approvals granted for the establishment of new medical colleges as well as enhancement of intake capacity in existing institutions. However, the Commission said the seat matrix will remain subject to revision based on decisions of the Appeal Committee or any other competent authority, and any revised matrix will be uploaded on the official NMC website for consideration during counselling.
