Increase in Medical Seats: India Welcomes 60 New Medical Colleges
Monday, 23 September 2024, 03:13
New Medical Colleges and MBBS Seat Increase
In a groundbreaking initiative, India has established 60 new medical colleges in 2024, leading to an impressive 6.3% increase in MBBS seats. This growth reflects a commitment to improving medical education nationwide. Union Health Minister JP Nadda noted that the number of medical colleges has surged from 387 in 2013-14 to 766 in 2024-25.
Growing Number of MBBS and PG Seats
- MBBS seats rose from 1,08,940 to 1,15,812 this academic year.
- This signifies a remarkable growth of 125% over the last decade.
- Postgraduate medical seats also increased by 5.92%, now totaling 73,111.
AIIMS Darbhanga Land Issue Resolved
In related news, the Bihar government resolved the land dispute concerning AIIMS Darbhanga, facilitating the establishment of this important institution.
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