India’s Medical Education Sees Historic Surge As MBBS Seats Reach 1,37,600 – State-wise Distribution Inside
News Posted on: 20 Oct 2025
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India’s medical education sector has reached a historic milestone, with the total number of MBBS seats increasing to 1,37,600 across government and private medical colleges. This growth reflects the government’s continued efforts to expand access to medical education, enhance healthcare infrastructure, and address the shortage of doctors across the country.
The latest update also provides a state-wise distribution of MBBS seats, showing significant growth in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. The increase in capacity is attributed to the establishment of new government medical colleges, expansion of existing institutions, and streamlined approval processes by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
This milestone marks a major step toward achieving equitable access to quality medical education and strengthening India’s healthcare workforce for the future
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