Medical Colleges in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal has 9 medical colleges that participate in Madhya Pradesh NEET-UG counselling, including 2 government, 7 private. These colleges collectively offer 1,800 MBBS seats through the counselling process.

The teaching hospitals attached to these colleges have a combined capacity of 10,669 beds. That averages to roughly 1,185 beds per institution. Government colleges account for 3,227 beds while private institutions provide 7,442.

Medical education in Bhopal spans 67 years. The oldest institution, Gandhi Medical College, was established in 1956. The most recently established is Ram Krishna Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (2023).

Seat capacity varies across institutions in Bhopal. Chirayu Medical College and Hospital has the highest intake at 250 seats, while Ram Krishna Medical College Hospital and Research Centre has 150 seats. Government colleges account for 28% of the total seat capacity in the city.

For NEET 2026 candidates considering Bhopal: the majority of seats (1,300 of 1,800) are in private or deemed colleges. Government seats (500) are limited and highly competitive. Candidates should list both government and private colleges in their choice order to maximise allotment chances.