NMC directive to cap MBBS seats per population deferred for 2024-26, clarifies Health Miniter

Name: NMC directive to cap MBBS seats per population deferred for 2024-26, clarifies Health Miniter
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Anshika Mishra

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Published On 2025-12-11T18:00:08+05:30 | Updated On 11 Dec 2025 6:00 PM IST

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The Union government has clarified that the National Medical Commission's (NMC) directive to cap MBBS seats based on state population norms will not be enforced for the two academic years of 2024-25 and 2025-26.

"The implementation of capping MBBS seats by the National Medical Commission (NMC) has been deferred for the academic years 2024-25 and 2025-26," Union Health Minister JP Nadda told the Rajya Sabha recently.

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NMC rule to cap MBBS seats per population deferred for two academic years 2024-26: Health Minister 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.