NMC Sanctions 190 New MBBS Seats Across 5 J&K Medical Colleges

• NMC approves 190 additional MBBS seats across five J&K medical colleges.
• Baramulla, Doda, and Kathua get 50 seats each; Jammu, Srinagar receive 20.
• Overall, MBBS capacity in J&K rises from 1,185 to 1,375 seats.

In a positive development for MBBS aspirants aiming for admission to medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has sanctioned 190 MBBS seats for the current academic year. Approval has been granted to five government medical colleges.

An official spokesperson communicated this to the PTI. "The National Medical Commission on Wednesday permitted 190 additional MBBS seats across five government medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir," an official spokesperson said.

He stated that the Letters of Permission were granted to incorporate 50 extra seats each for government medical colleges in Baramulla, Doda, and Kathua, whereas those in Jammu and Srinagar received 20 seats each.

As a result, the overall MBBS capacity in government medical colleges within the Union Territory has increased from 1,185 to 1,375 seats.

This prompt improvement will greatly expand prospects for aspiring medical students in Jammu and Kashmir, lessen competition pressure, and aid in the long-term fortification of the healthcare delivery system by generating a greater number of trained physicians, the spokesperson stated.

He mentioned that additional seats for Jammu and Kashmir are anticipated to be sanctioned before the third round of counselling.

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo acknowledged the continuous work of the Health and Medical Education Department in securing approval for extra medical seats and thanked the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Medical Dialogues recently announced that the NMC has sanctioned two more Government Medical Colleges in Kerala, located in Wayanad and Kasaragod, each with a capacity of 50 MBBS seats.

Health Minister Veena George stated that the approval was granted once the institutions met the NMC standards for infrastructure and academic resources. “Steps will be taken to admit students in the current academic year itself,” she added.