NMC: 314 medical colleges to start new PG Medical courses, 104 to increase intake

The National Medical Commission, in two separate notifications on March 11 and 13, has released a list of medical colleges where new postgraduate medical courses will commence from the academic year 2024-25.

The list also contains the names of the medical colleges across the country where the number of students intake will be increased from the upcoming academic year.

As per the two notifications, a total of 314 medical colleges will be starting new post-graduate courses, while the number of seats will be increased at a total of 104 medical colleges of the country in the academic year 2024-25.

"With reference to applications received from Medical Institutions to start or increase of PG medical courses/seats for the Academic Year: 2024-25, it is informed that communications in respect of 204 online applications have been sent through the email IDs (as mentioned in online applications) to the Medical Institutions/Colleges concerned for information and necessary action by them within the stipulated timeline," said the March 11 notification.

"In continuation of MARB’s Public Notice of even number dated 11th March 2024 and with reference to applications from medical institutions for start or increase of PG courses/seats, it is informed that communications in respect of 214 more online applications (for starting of New PG Medical courses and Increase of seats in PG Medical courses for the Academic Year: 2024-25) have been sent through the email IDs (as mentioned in online applications) to the Medical Institutions/Colleges concerned for information and necessary action by them within the stipulated timeline," said the March 13 notification.

Apart from the increase in number of seats and starting of new courses, 10 medical colleges have also requested the National Medical Commission to withdraw their application regarding the start of new post-graduate medical courses for the academic year 2024-25.