The National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially approved an intake increase of 150 MBBS seats across government medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir for the 2026-27 academic year. This is fantastic news for domestic medical aspirants finalizing their preferences, as it directly expands the seat matrix for upcoming counselling rounds.

The seats have been allocated as follows:

• Kadapa Government Medical College (Andhra Pradesh): An addition of 75 seats, taking the total annual intake from 175 to 250.

• Nellore ACSR Government Medical College (Andhra Pradesh): An addition of 25 seats, increasing the total intake from 175 to 200.

• Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir): An addition of 50 seats, raising the capacity from 200 to 250.

Why Were These Seats Approved Now?

The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) conducted a rigorous evaluation under the provisions of the Undergraduate Medical Education Standards Regulations (UGMSR), 2023. The approvals reflect the successful upgrading of infrastructure, recruitment of necessary faculty, and strict compliance with NMC norms in these government institutions.

How Does This Impact Your 2026 Choice Filling?

Whenever government MBBS seats are added to the matrix, it slightly eases the cut-off pressure for both State Quota and the 15% All India Quota (AIQ). For students targeting government colleges, adding these newly expanded institutes to your choice-filling list can be highly strategic. As a counsellor focused on domestic students, I always recommend continuously updating your preference lists as the NMC finalizes these seat matrices right up until the counselling begins.

Regards, Navin Harjwani