Private universities can now award medical degrees
Big change coming: Maharashtra plans to let private universities with NAAC 'A' grades open medical colleges and award medical degrees—something only government and deemed universities could do until now.
The amendment, pushed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, is set for the upcoming winter session.
What this means for students
If this passes, it could increase the number of medical seats in the state, so fewer students might feel forced to head abroad for their MBBS dreams.
The government's also greenlit 359 new college sites for 2026-27 and made it easier to get approval online.
Plus, they're working on filling about 15,000 teaching jobs—starting with contract hires, while permanent recruitment is pending the appointment of a new governor—to boost quality across colleges.
It's a big step toward making higher education more accessible and future-ready in Maharashtra.