MBBS seats in JnK GMCs reach 1,100 mark this year
Jammu and Kashmir - The number of MBBS seats in government medical colleges (GMCs) in Jammu and Kashmir has increased from 500 in 2018-19 to 1,100 seats for the current academic session 2020-21, an official spokesman said.
In this regard, the health and medical education department has got a letter of permission (LoP) from the National Medical Commission (NMC) for the GMC Doda to admit 100 MBBS students for this academic session. GMCs in Anantnag and Baramulla have also got permission to admit their second batch of 100 students, he said.
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"It will produce an increased number of doctors to strengthen the healthcare setup in Jammu and Kashmir", Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo said.
The GMCs at Rajouri and Kathua have got permission for second batch with intake of 115 and 100 seats respectively.
The total MBBS seats in J&K have now been enhanced from 500 (2018-19) to 1100 (2020-21) seats during the current academic session 2020-21, the spokesman said.
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