Expansion of medical seats
September 30 , 2025
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- The Union Cabinet has approved Phase-III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme to expand medical education in India.
- A total of 5,000 postgraduate and 5,023 undergraduate (MBBS) seats will be added in government institutions.
- The scheme includes upgradation of existing government medical colleges, standalone PG institutes, and hospitals.
- India currently has 808 medical colleges with an MBBS intake capacity of 1,23,700 seats.
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