For decades, India has faced a stark reality: too few doctors for too many people. With a doctor-to-population ratio that has historically lagged behind WHO recommendations, the shortage has been felt most acutely in rural and underserved areas. Successive governments have tried various measures—rural service bonds, higher stipends, new AIIMS institutions—but the bottleneck has always […]
New Delhi, October 20, 2025 – India’s medical education sector has achieved a monumental milestone with the approval of 1,37,600 MBBS seats across the country, bolstered by the addition of 10,650 new seats and the establishment of 41 new medical colleges. This unprecedented expansion marks a significant step toward addressing the nation’s growing demand for […]
New Delhi, October 7, 2025 – As the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2025 counseling enters its third round, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has emphasized expansions in MBBS seats and streamlined counseling procedures as pivotal elements in ensuring broader access to medical education. With over 5,600 seats up for grabs in this […]
New Delhi, September 25, 2025 – The Union Cabinet today approved a major expansion of medical education in India, adding over 10,000 undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (PG) seats in government medical colleges by 2028-29. This move strengthens India’s healthcare workforce to meet rising demands for doctors, especially in rural areas. Cabinet Drives Third Phase of […]
