North India Statesman
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New Delhi: The year 2026 has brought a big gift for lakhs of students preparing for NEET-UG. In a historic expansion in the field of medical education, the Central Government and the National Medical Council (NMC) have increased the MBBS seats by more than 11,000. The biggest benefit of this decision will be to those candidates who were deprived of admission in government or private medical colleges due to the difference of some marks. Now the youth of the country will get better opportunities in their own country instead of going abroad to become doctors.
New math for MBBS and PG seats: At a glance
According to the information given in Parliament by Union Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel and the latest data of NMC, the expansion of medical seats is as follows:
| Description | Previous figure (2025) | New figure (2026-27 season) | total increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS seats | 1,18,190 | 1,29,603 | 11,413 |
| medical college | 780 | 824 | 44 |
| PG seats | – | – | 8,967 |
44 new medical colleges get green signal
Across the country for the academic session 2025-26 44 new medical colleges Has been recognized. With this the total number of medical colleges in India is now 824 But has reached. With the opening of these new institutions, not only have the seats increased, but health services at the regional level are also expected to improve. NMC has updated the data on its website only after examining the infrastructure and faculty in these colleges.
Good news for NEET PG candidates also
The government has given relief not only for graduation but also for doctors wishing to do Post Graduation (PG). This year in medical PG seats 8,967 has been increased. The special thing is that these seats also include the seats of AIIMS (AIIMS) and other ‘Institutes of National Importance’ (INIs), which are considered to be the most prestigious medical institutes of the country.
What will be the impact of this increase on students?
Relief in competition: With the increase in seats, a positive change can be seen in the cut-off, which will make the path easier for students with higher ranks.
Education in the country: Due to increase in the huge number of seats, the inclination of students to become ‘Foreign Medical Graduate’ (FMG) will reduce and they will be able to get education here as per the standards of the country.
Specialization Opportunities: The increase of about 9 thousand PG seats means that the country will get more specialist doctors in the future.
Important information: Candidates can check the list of new medical colleges and details of college-wise seats. National Medical Commission (NMC) You can check by visiting the official website.
