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Medical education in India expanded since 2014: Govt in LS

Medical education in India expanded since 2014: Govt in LS

July 24, 2026, 09:35 PM - 2 min read

n a written reply in the Lok Sabha today, Minister further sais PG seats 31,185 to 86,360 from 2014 to as on date. She said that the opening up of new medical colleges in the remote and undeserved areas of the country coupled with increase in MBBS seats will enhance the availability of doctors and further improve healthcare delivery.

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HP proposes to increase PG medical seats from existing 277 to 597

HP proposes to increase PG medical seats from existing 277 to 597

July 17, 2026, 04:43 PM - 4 min read

The initiative will create greater opportunities for aspiring doctors to pursue postgraduate education within the state, help address the shortage of specialist doctors across various disciplines and ultimately ensure the availability of better healthcare services for the people of Himachal Pradesh.

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'Political conspiracy' in de recognizing medical college:Mehbooba

'Political conspiracy' in de recognizing medical college:Mehbooba

January 9, 2026, 04:10 PM - 3 min read

Mehbooba Mufti said the decision to derecognize the medical college was a politically motivated tactic and a dangerous precedent that could be replicated against minorities across India.

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NMC derecogzises SMVD Medical Institute, cites lack of infra

NMC derecogzises SMVD Medical Institute, cites lack of infra

January 7, 2026, 04:38 PM - 3 min read

National Medical Commission (NMC) has withdrawn the Letter of Permission (LoP) granted to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence for starting MBBS course with an intake of 50 seats for the academic session 2025-26.

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Medical seats row: Civil Secretariat sealed as protests intensify

Medical seats row: Civil Secretariat sealed as protests intensify

January 6, 2026, 04:01 PM - 2 min read

The body has demanded cancellation of the admission process or closure of the medical college while threatening to intensify stir through signature campaign and boycott at multiples levels.

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BJP takes medical seats row to Delhi, Nadda for legal review

BJP takes medical seats row to Delhi, Nadda for legal review

December 2, 2025, 04:32 PM - 3 min read

As the confrontation over allocation of medical seats in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute continues,  A high-level delegation of the Jammu and Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) called on National President of the party and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda in New Delhi to discuss the escalating tension  surrounding the issue in the region.

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VHP questions admission process at SMVD Institute, seeks probe

VHP questions admission process at SMVD Institute, seeks probe

November 9, 2025, 04:37 PM - 3 min read

In what can roll into a major controversy, the Vishva Hindu Parishad has raised questions on the admission process adopted at the Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, claiming a majority of those enrolled in the first batch are Muslims, and urged Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to look into the matter.

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NMC approves 10,650 MBBS seats, 41 new medical colleges

NMC approves 10,650 MBBS seats, 41 new medical colleges

October 19, 2025, 05:20 PM - 3 min read

In a heartening development for medical line aspirants across the country , the National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 10,650 new MBBS seats for the academic year 2024-25.The NMC’s efforts are seen as a step towards improving medical education capacity in the country, in line with the government’s vision of expanding healthcare infrastructure and addressing the growing demand for medical professionals.

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NMC approves 190 additional seats for J&K Medical colleges

NMC approves 190 additional seats for J&K Medical colleges

September 5, 2025, 04:02 PM - 2 min read

In what has brought cheer to the MBBS aspirants seeking admission into J&K based Medical Colleges,  the National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted permission for 190 additional MBBS seats in five government medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir. This brings the total number of seats across UT  to 1,375. 

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Medical seats likely to go up by 8,000 this year

August 20, 2025, 03:36 PM - 6 min read

India could see nearly 8,000 more UG and PG medical seats this academic year as NMC launches inspections and seeks consensus on planned reforms including the proposed NExT exam.

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