NMC lets medical colleges add more MBBS seats till 2027

India Dec 24, 2025

Good news for future doctors: the National Medical Commission (NMC) is letting medical colleges increase their MBBS seats through the 2026-27 academic year.
This move aims to ease India's doctor shortage, so established colleges with enough resources can take in more students than before.

What this means for students

Colleges must still meet strict rules—think solid faculty, proper infrastructure, and enough clinical facilities—to get extra seats.
For MBBS hopefuls, this could mean a better shot at getting into a good college, though competition will stay tough.
The policy is expected to boost access to medical education and help fill gaps in healthcare faster than building new colleges.