Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 is set to see major changes as the state adds 900 new MBBS seats while the number of qualified NEET candidates also rises by 11.07%. The increase in seats, mainly from private medical colleges, is expected to create more opportunities for MBBS aspirants. However, with more students qualifying for NEET 2026, competition for medical seats will remain high. This article covers the latest Rajasthan MBBS seat increase, candidate growth, and how it may impact NEET UG counselling.
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Rajasthan has recorded one of the highest increases in MBBS seats for NEET 2026, creating more medical admission opportunities for aspirants. According to the NMC MBBS seat matrix 2026, the state has added 900 MBBS seats, taking the total number of seats from 7,180 in 2025 to 8,080 in 2026.
This represents a 12.5% increase, one of the highest MBBS seat growth rates among major states this year. The expansion is expected to play a key role during Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling, as more seats become available across government and private medical colleges.
Particulars | 2025 | 2026 | Change | Growth |
Total MBBS Seats | 7,180 | 8,080 | 900 | 12.50% |
Source: NMC MBBS Seat Matrix 2026
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Unlike Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and several other major states that recorded a decline in NEET qualified candidates, Rajasthan witnessed an 11.07% increase in qualified aspirants this year. According to the Re NEET 2026 state-wise data, the number of qualified candidates in Rajasthan increased from 1,19,865 in 2025 to 1,33,140 in 2026, an increase of 13,275 candidates (11.07%). The rise means more aspirants will compete for Rajasthan MBBS admissions, even as the state has expanded its medical seat capacity.
Particulars | 2025 | 2026 | Change | Percentage Change |
Qualified Candidates | 1,19,865 | 1,33,140 | 13275 | 11.07% |
Source: Careers360 analysis of NEET 2026 state-wise qualification data
Unlike some states where both government and private medical colleges have expanded, Rajasthan's entire MBBS seat increase for NEET 2026 has come from the private medical sector. According to the latest NMC MBBS seat matrix 2026, all 900 new MBBS seats have been added in private medical colleges, while the number of seats in government medical colleges remains unchanged. This means the state's expansion in medical education capacity has been driven entirely by private institutions.
College Type | 2025 Seats | 2026 Seats | Seats Added |
Government Medical Colleges | 4,480 | 4,480 | 0 |
Private Medical Colleges | 2700 | 3600 | 900 |
Total | 7,180 | 8,080 | 900 |
Source: Careers360 analysis of NMC MBBS Seat Matrix
While Rajasthan has increased its MBBS seat intake for NEET 2026, candidates should note that these seats are filled through different counselling quotas. Government medical college seats are divided between the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and the 85% Rajasthan State Quota. Since the number of government MBBS seats remains unchanged in 2026, the seats available under the 15% AIQ and 85% Rajasthan State Quota will also largely remain unchanged.
On the other hand, all 900 additional MBBS seats have been added in private medical colleges. These seats are allotted through the Rajasthan MBBS counselling process under different seat categories as per the admission rules. As a result, the expansion in MBBS admissions for NEET 2026 will primarily benefit candidates considering private medical colleges.
Rajasthan NEET UG Counselling 2026 may see a change in competition as the state has added 900 MBBS seats, while the number of qualified candidates has also increased by 11.07%. The additional seats, mainly added in private medical colleges, could improve admission opportunities for some aspirants.
However, since the number of NEET-qualified candidates has also grown and government MBBS seats remain unchanged, competition for government medical colleges is expected to remain strong. The Rajasthan NEET Cutoff 2026 will depend on factors such as seat availability, counselling participation, reservation, and candidate preferences.
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