MBBS Seats in India Rise to 1,28,976 From 51,348 Since 2013, MoS Health Informs Parliament

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Anshika Mishra

MBBS Seats in India Rise to 1,28,976 From 51,348 Since 2013, MoS Health Informs Parliament - Video

Published On 2026-03-26T18:05:27+05:30 | Updated On 26 March 2026 6:05 PM IST

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The Union Minister of State for Health recently informed the parliament that according to the National Medical Commission (NMC), the number of MBBS seats in the country has risen from 51,348 in 2013-14 to 1,28,976 at present.

In response to the Lok Sabha question regarding the shortage of medical seats in the country, MoS Health Smt Anupriya Patel informed, "As reported by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the number of Medical Colleges has increased by 111.36 % from 387 in 2013-14 to 818 at present. Further, it has been informed that MBBS seats have increased by 151.18%, from 51,348 before 2013–14 to 1,28,976 at present, thereby contributing to improved accessibility to medical education."

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MBBS seats in India increased to 1,28,976 from 51,348 since 2013: MoS Health tells Parliament

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.