India 2025: Newly Opened Medical Colleges and MBBS Seat Expansion

India’s medical education sector is undergoing a massive transformation in 2025. The National Medical Commission (NMC) and state governments have proposed a significant increase in medical infrastructure with 112 new medical colleges across the country. These new additions aim to strengthen healthcare delivery, provide more opportunities for medical aspirants, and reduce the doctor-patient ratio.

Out of these 112 new institutions, 50 are government medical colleges, while 62 are private or deemed medical colleges. The expansion is not just limited to new establishments but also includes a capacity enhancement in existing colleges, which collectively pushes India toward becoming a global hub for medical education.

Currently, India has 706 medical colleges offering 1,09,145 MBBS seats. This includes 389 government or government-aided colleges with 56,380 seats and 317 private medical colleges providing 52,765 seats. With the new colleges and seat expansion proposals, India is expected to cross 1.20 lakh MBBS seats for the first time.

Uttar Pradesh: A Major Contributor With 22 New Colleges

Uttar Pradesh stands out as a major contributor to this growth. The state has proposed 22 new medical colleges, more than any other state, as part of its mission to provide one medical college in every district.

Key Developments in Uttar Pradesh

1. Infrastructure Verification – The medical education department has already completed physical verification of infrastructure for 14 campuses to ensure compliance with NMC norms.

2. Faculty Recruitment – Recruitment for nearly 50% of faculty positions, including principals, professors, and senior residents, is already underway.

3. Targeted Districts – These colleges will be set up in Kushinagar, Kaushambi, Sultanpur, Amethi, Kanpur Dehat, Lalitpur, Pilibhit, Oraiya, Sonbhadra, Bulandshahr, Gonda, Bijnor, Chandauli, and Lakhimpur Kheri.

4. Staffing Plans – The state plans to fill 19,376 posts, including 9,954 direct recruits, 56 deputations, and 9,366 outsourced staff. These positions include professors, assistant professors, medical officers, nursing staff, pharmacists, lab technicians, and administrative personnel.

5. Seat Availability – With 3,828 seats already in government colleges and 4,700 seats in private colleges, these new additions are set to raise the total number of MBBS seats significantly in Uttar Pradesh.

State-Wise Expansion Plan

Apart from Uttar Pradesh, several other states have lined up their own expansion plans:

• Maharashtra – 14 new colleges

• Rajasthan – 11 new colleges

• Telangana – 11 new colleges

• Madhya Pradesh – 8 new colleges

• West Bengal – 8 new colleges

• Andhra Pradesh – 7 new colleges

• Karnataka – 5 new colleges

• Tamil Nadu – 5 new colleges

• Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Odisha – 3 new colleges each

• Bihar – 2 new colleges

• Chhattisgarh – 2 new colleges

• Haryana, Delhi, Assam, Kerala, Punjab, Sikkim, Tripura – 1 new college each

Highlighted New Medical Colleges

Among the 112 proposed colleges, several notable names have already gained attention:

• Delhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Najafgarh (Delhi)

• Sri Satya Sai University School of Medical Sciences, Sehore (Madhya Pradesh)

• Autonomous State Medical Colleges in multiple districts of Uttar Pradesh including Kushinagar, Pilibhit, Sultanpur, Gonda, Bijnor, Kaushambi, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sonebhadra, and Kanpur Dehat

• Dr B C Roy Multi-Specialty Medical Research Centre, West Midnapore (West Bengal)

• Government Medical College and Hospital, Jajpur (Odisha)

• Graphic Era Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun (Uttarakhand)

• Anna Gowri Medical College and Hospital, Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh)

• PES University Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru (Karnataka)

• Kalasalingam Medical College and Hospital, Krishnankoil (Tamil Nadu)

• Surendera Medical College, Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan)

• Government Medical Colleges at Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Jalna, Bhandara, Gadchiroli, Washim, Nashik, and Buldhana (Maharashtra)

• Tripura Santiniketan Medical College and Hospital (Tripura)

• Takshashila Medical College, Villupuram (Tamil Nadu)

• Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Jiwaji University, Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh)

• Shriramchandra IMS, Aurangabad (Maharashtra)

• Mahatma Gandhi Missions Medical College, Nerul (Maharashtra)

• PKG Medical College, Newtown, Kolkata (West Bengal)

• Government Medical College, Bhawanipatna (Odisha)

MBBS Seat Increase and NMC Approval

The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the NMC has received applications from 112 new colleges for approval to start MBBS courses. In addition, 52 existing colleges have applied to increase their student intake.

If 75 out of these 112 proposed colleges receive approval, each offering around 100 seats, India will add 7,500 MBBS seats. Along with the 2,500 additional seats from existing colleges, the total increase in seats will be around 10,000. This will push India’s total MBBS seat count to 1.20 lakh, ensuring better opportunities for over 25 lakh NEET UG 2024 applicants.

Rajasthan’s Upcoming Medical Colleges

Rajasthan alone will witness 11 new colleges, including six government and five private institutions, located in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Baran, Sawai Madhopur, Sri Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur, and Banswara. These additions aim to improve healthcare accessibility in underserved regions of the state.

Previous Expansions in NEET 2023

The previous session (NEET 2023) already saw significant growth with the addition of new colleges and seat expansion:

• Parbhani Medical College (Maharashtra) – 150 seats (Private)

• Dr Rajendra Gode Medical College, Amravati (Maharashtra) – 150 seats (Private)

• Amrita School of Medicine, Faridabad (Haryana) – 150 seats (Deemed)

• Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Medical Sciences & Research, Sodapur (Haryana) – 150 seats (Private)

• GMC Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh) – 150 seats (Government)

• Kokrajhar Medical College (Assam) – 100 seats (Government)

• Nagao Medical College (Assam) – 100 seats (Government)

• Ananya College of Medical Science & Research (Gujarat) – 150 seats (Private)

• Swami Narayan Institute of Medical Science, Kalol (Gujarat) – 150 seats (Private)

• GMC Handwara (Jammu) – 100 seats (Government)

• GMC Udhampur (Jammu) – 100 seats (Government)

• Sri Chamundeswari MCH & RI, Channapatna (Karnataka) – 150 seats (Private)

• Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Science, Chikballapur (Karnataka) – 50 seats (Private)

• GMC Satna (Madhya Pradesh) – 150 seats (Government)

• Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences, Kohima – 100 seats (Government)

• GMC Bhawanipatna (Odisha) – 100 seats (Government)

• Nandha Medical College, Erode (Tamil Nadu) – 150 seats (Private)

• Dhanlakshmi Srinivas Medical College, Keelanavai (Tamil Nadu) – 150 seats (Private)

• PSP Medical College & Hospital, Kancheepuram (Tamil Nadu) – 150 seats (Private)

• Father Colombo Institute of Medical Sciences, Wrangle (Telangana) – 150 seats (Private)

• GMC Kamareddy (Telangana) – 100 seats (Government)

• GMC Khammam (Telangana) – 100 seats (Government)

• GMC Vikarabad (Telangana) – 100 seats (Government)

• GMC Bhupalpally (Telangana) – 100 seats (Government)

• GMC Asifabad (Telangana) – 100 seats (Government)

• GMC Jangaon (Telangana) – 100 seats (Government)

• Neelima Institute of Medical Sciences, Ghatkesar (Telangana) – 150 seats (Private)

• Arundathi Medical College, Hyderabad (Telangana) – 150 seats (Private)

• CMR Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad (Telangana) – 150 seats (Private)

• GMC Ratnagiri (Maharashtra) – 100 seats (Government)

• GMC Alwar (Rajasthan) – 100 seats (Government)

• GMC Bundi (Rajasthan) – 100 seats (Government)

• SKS Hospital Medical College & RC, Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) – 150 seats (Private)

• Nalbari Medical College (Assam) – 100 seats (Government)

• GMC Hanumangarh (Rajasthan) – 100 seats (Government)

• GMC Eluru (Andhra Pradesh) – 150 seats (Government)

• GMC Nandyal (Andhra Pradesh) – 150 seats (Government)

• MGM Vashi (Maharashtra) – 100 seats (Deemed)

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