Union Ministry of Health Expands MBBS Seats in Maharashtra's Government Medical Colleges

Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 10:34

Union Ministry of Health announces 800 new MBBS seats in Maharashtra medical colleges. This expansion includes eight new government colleges approved to bolster education and healthcare in the region. With the inclusion of these seats, medical aspirants will have greater opportunities to pursue their medical careers.
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Union Ministry of Health Expands MBBS Seats in Maharashtra's Government Medical Colleges

Significant Increase in MBBS Seats

The Union Ministry of Health has given its approval for 800 additional MBBS seats in Maharashtra, enhancing the total count in government medical colleges. These new colleges span locations such as Ambernath, Gadchiroli, and others, contributing to a total of 41 government or government-aided institutions.

Details of the New Medical Colleges

  • Maharashtra will see eight new medical colleges initiated, each offering 100 MBBS seats.
  • This initiative aims to cater to the rising demand for qualified medical professionals in the state.
  • In 2019, the state had previously added 950 MBBS seats following the introduction of the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota.

Challenges Ahead

Despite this substantial increase, many of the newly established colleges struggle to meet the Minimum Standard Requirements (MSR) outlined by the National Medical Commission (NMC) in 2020. Issues notably include:

  1. Insufficient faculty members
  2. Lack of necessary infrastructure

As the admission process progresses, these factors could impact the quality of education provided.


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