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Currently, there are a total of 137,600 MBBS seats in India, with a substantial contribution from both the government and private sectors.
There are now 73,300 MBBS seats in government colleges. (symbolic image/pexels)
Over the past decade, India has significantly increased the number of medical colleges and their available seats. The Central Government has introduced several schemes and policies aimed at establishing “one medical college in each district”.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 10,650 new MBBS seats for the academic year 2024-25. With this, the total number of MBBS seats across the country will increase to 137,600. This increase is a huge relief to lakhs of students preparing for the NEET medical entrance exam and a milestone for the healthcare sector by making medical education more accessible.
There are currently a total of 137,600 MBBS seats in India, with a significant contribution from both the government and private sectors:
– Government Medical Colleges: There are now 73,300 MBBS seats in government colleges, which are preferred by most of the students due to their low fees and great value.
– Private Medical Colleges: There are 64,300 MBBS seats in private institutions, leading to intense competition. Students often seek admission through quota or loans.
Some states have seen a particularly significant increase in MBBS seats. The following states have the highest number of seats:
-Tamil Nadu: 11,825 seats
– Karnataka: 11,695 seats
– Uttar Pradesh: 11,250 seats
– Maharashtra: 10,695 seats
According to PTI report, with the addition of 41 new medical colleges, the total number of medical institutions in the country has increased to 816. According to NMC chief Dr Abhijat Sheth, out of 170 applications received for expansion of undergraduate (UG) seats, 41 from government colleges and 129 from private institutions, 10,650 MBBS seats have been approved.
For postgraduate (PG) courses, NMC has received over 3,500 applications for new and renewed seats. Dr Sheth mentioned that the Commission expects an increase of about 5,000 PG seats, taking the total to 67,000 PG seats across the country. This year there will be a total increase of about 15,000 in both UG and PG seats.
These major states contribute significantly to the total medical seats in the country. However, the government is now focusing on expanding medical colleges to other parts of the country to reduce regional disparities.
Increasing the number of MBBS seats will have several positive impacts on India’s healthcare system:
– Improving availability of doctors: This will help in achieving the doctor-patient ratio of 1:1000 as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
– Benefit to rural areas: More doctors will allow expanded medical services in rural and semi-urban areas.
– Access to education: Students will have the opportunity to enroll in medical colleges near their home state, reducing the need for them to travel far for their studies.
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