India Has 1.28 Lakh MBBS, 68,175 PG Seats: Government Informs Parliament

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Anshika Mishra

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Published On 2026-04-04T16:59:37+05:30 | Updated On 4 April 2026 4:59 PM IST

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India has 1,28,976 MBBS seats and 68,175 postgraduate medical seats for the academic year 2025-26, Union Minister of State for Health Smt Anupriya Patel informed the Lok Sabha, citing data from the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Over the last five years, MBBS seats have increased from 92,065 in 2021-22 to 1,28,976 in 2025-26, while PG seats have risen from 47,419 to 68,175, reflecting steady expansion in medical education capacity.

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1,28,976 MBBS, 68,175 PG medical seats in India, highest in Karnataka: Health Ministry gives breakup in 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.