SaralnamaThe National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 10,650 new MBBS seats for the 2024-25 academic year. This increase aligns with PM Modi's goal of creating 75,000 new medical seats over five years. The total MBBS seat count will rise to 1,37,600, including seats in national institutes. NMC has also received over 3,500 applications for postgraduate seats, expecting an increase of about 5,000 PG seats. The total number of medical colleges in India has reached 816 with the addition of 41 new colleges. NMC plans to integrate clinical research into the medical curriculum and collaborate with ICMR to improve research infrastructure. Students can check the NMC website for updates on the application process and seat matrix for the upcoming academic year. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 15:50 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 10,650 new MBBS seats for the 2024-25 academic year
- This increase aligns with PM Modi's goal of creating 75,000 new medical seats over five years
- The total MBBS seat count will rise to 1,37,600, including seats in national institutes