Assam Medical College Plans 25% MBBS Seat Hike

• AMCH to raise MBBS seats from 200 to 250 this academic year.
• CM Sarma launched ₹357 crore projects to upgrade the AMCH campus.
• Assam begins foreign language training to boost global jobs for nurses.

Assam Medical College & Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh is set for a major enhancement in its medical education capacity, as CM Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed intentions to raise MBBS seats from the existing 200 to 250 for the next academic year.

The declaration occurred during the foundation stone laying event for infrastructure projects valued at Rs 357 crore at the AMCH campus.

The CM disclosed that the plan for increasing seats is now in the last approval phase, with the government optimistic about adding the extra 50 seats this year.

"In 1947, Assam Medical College started MBBS course with 57 students. Now we have 200 MBBS seats. Hopefully we will be able to add another 50 seats taking the total number of MBBS seats to 250 from this year itself," Sarma said.

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This expansion signifies a 25% rise in the institution's intake capacity, highlighting a major achievement for medical education in Assam. The shift is anticipated to offer improved prospects for aspiring medical students in the area and tackle the increasing need for healthcare workers.

Dr. Sarma indicated that the state government has started providing foreign language training for nursing students and other professionals as part of the CM-FLIGHT initiative sanctioned by the Cabinet. He noted that nurses working overseas, such as in Japan and Singapore, are making between Rs. 1 lakh to 2.5 lakh monthly, and talks are in progress with the United Arab Emirates for comparable prospects.

He mentioned that medical graduates and postgraduates from Assam could also access international job opportunities, as long as educational standards are consistently maintained. Referencing worldwide attention after the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, he mentioned that Japan and South Korea have shown a desire to partner with Assam in healthcare.