Srinagar, Sept. 26 -- The new seat matrix for MBBS admissions in 2026-27 sets out the scale of medical education in India with precision. With 1,40,664 seats across 839 colleges, the figures reflect how capacity is being expanded and regulated. Jammu and Kashmir's allocation of 1750 seats across 11 colleges, including 1600 in government institutions and 150 in a private college, marks incremental growth. The addition of 75 seats since July is modest but important for a region where medical education directly shapes healthcare delivery.

The matrix is dominated by renewed seats, with increases carefully measured. Government colleges nationally hold 64,121 seats, while private institutions account for 76,543. The inclusion of 3850 seats fro...