Medical Education Expansion: The Union Cabinet has sanctioned a major expansion in medical education capacity, approving over 10,000 new undergraduate and postgraduate seats across government medical colleges nationwide. As per the official decision, 5,023 MBBS seats and 5,000 PG medical seats will be added through a comprehensive three-phase implementation strategy funded with ₹15,034 crores.
Medical Expansion Key Points
- Phase 1: 4,977 MBBS seats in 83 colleges and 4,058 PG seats in 72 colleges
- Total investment of ₹15,034 crores spread across three implementation phases
- New medical colleges to be established adjoining district hospitals
- Infrastructure expansion planned in existing medical institutions
According to the implementation strategy, the first phase will immediately add approximately 4,977 MBBS seats and 4,058 PG seats across designated government medical colleges. Later phases will focus on establishing new medical colleges and expanding infrastructure capacity in existing institutions.
As per the Cabinet decision, this expansion aims to ease intense competition in medical admissions while improving geographic access to quality medical education, especially in underserved areas across the country.
Medical Expansion Phase Schedule Check the complete phase-wise implementation plan below
Phase MBBS Seats PG Seats Implementation Focus
Phase 1 4,977 seats 4,058 seats Immediate capacity addition in 83 UG and 72 PG colleges
Phase 2 To be announced To be announced New medical colleges adjoining district hospitals
Phase 3 To be announced
To be announced Infrastructure expansion in existing institutions
Impact for Medical Aspirants The medical seat expansion programme will be coordinated through NEET counseling. Follow the guidelines provided below for maximum benefit
Step 1: Track NEET counseling notifications and seat allotment updates Step 2: Monitor state medical council announcements for new seat additions Step 3: Register for counseling rounds in participating states Step 4: Prepare required documents for admission processes Step 5: Check college-wise seat availability in government institutions Step 6: Stay updated on phase-wise implementation timelines Step 7: Apply for seats in newly established medical colleges Step 8: Complete admission formalities within specified deadlines