Government Approves 3,393 New PG Seats this year; 5,000 More Planned for Phase-III

Editors note: UPDATE: The NMC has released the final comprehensive seat matrix, approving a total of 7,619 seats (including Private & Deemed Universities), which is higher than the initial government-only estimate below.

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NMC Approves 7,619 New PG Medical Seats for 2025-26; Total Count Reaches 57,503

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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has officially confirmed a significant boost for postgraduate medical aspirants, announcing the addition of 3,393 new PG medical seats for the academic year 2025-26.

The Union Cabinet has already approved Phase-III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme, which targets the creation of an additional 5,000 PG seats over the next four years (2025-29) by upgrading existing government medical colleges and hospitals.

Check the Table below for state wise addition of new seats and total seat matrix