819 Medical Colleges, over 1.29 lakh MBBS, 78k PG medical seats in India this year: Health Minister
New Delhi: Union Health Minister JP Nadda recently highlighted a major transformation in India's medical education landscape, announcing that the number of medical colleges in the country has more than doubled- from 387 in 2014 to 819 in 2025 -and the total number of MBBS seats has surged from 51,000 to 1.29 lakh during the same period.
Similarly, postgraduate medical seats have risen from 31,000 to 78,000, reflecting a significant expansion of opportunities for medical aspirants across the nation.
Speaking at the 50th Annual Convocation Ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, Shri J.P. Nadda congratulated the graduating students and commended AIIMS for its unparalleled contribution to advancing medical science, education, and patient care in India. He exhorted the young doctors to serve with empathy, uphold the highest standards of ethics, and harness innovation to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the nation.
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Speaking about AIIMS, New Delhi, Shri Nadda stated that “In the field of medical sciences, training, and healthcare delivery, AIIMS has made its own place, not only in India but globally.” He commended the institution for its enduring commitment to excellence in medical education, cutting-edge research, and patient care.
Highlighting the remarkable progress achieved in India’s healthcare and medical education sector over the past decade, shri J.P. Nadda noted that while the country had only one AIIMS at the end of the past century, today there are 23 AIIMS institutions across India, reflecting the government’s commitment to expanding quality healthcare and medical training to every region.
He further informed that in the last 11 years, the number of medical colleges in the country has increased from 387 to 819. Similarly, undergraduate medical seats have risen from 51,000 to 1,29,000, and postgraduate seats from 31,000 to 78,000. Shri Nadda added that in the next five years, an additional 75,000 seats are expected to be added across both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Speaking at the occasion, Prof. V.K. Paul, Member, Niti Aayog stated that, “We have a profound societal responsibility to give back to the community that has nurtured us. As you move forward, let excellence become your daily practice and innovation your guiding principle.”
He urged the students to consider joining academics, to teach, guide, and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals, thereby contributing to the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’. He highlighted that true nation-building rests on a strong foundation of knowledge, compassion, and continuous learning.
During the ceremony, degrees were conferred upon 326 graduates, including 50 Ph.D. scholars, 95 DM/MCh specialists, 69 MDs, 15 MSs, 4 MDSs, 45 MSc, 30 MSc (Nursing), and 18 M.Biotech graduates. Additionally, seven doctors were honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for their exemplary contributions and dedicated service at AIIMS.
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