Centre Highlights Surge in Medical Seats Since 2014

Centre Highlights Surge in Medical Seats Since 2014

Last Updated Dec - 06 - 2024, 05:27 PM | Source : PIB | Visitors : 21

India witnessed a 102% rise in medical colleges and a 130% increase in MBBS seats from 2014 to 2024. States like Telangana, Rajasthan, and UP lead the growth.
Centre Highlights Surge in Medical Seats Since 2014

Since 2014, the country's number of medical colleges and seats has increased dramatically. According to information given in Rajya Sabha by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the number of medical institutions in the nation has increased by 102%, while the number of MBBS seats has increased by 130%.

National Overview

  • Medical Colleges: Increased from 387 in 2014 to an estimated 780 by 2024.
  • MBBS Seats: Expanded from 51,348 in 2014 to 1,18,137 by 2024.

State-Wise Growth

State/UT Colleges in 2014 Colleges in 2024 Seats in 2014 Seats in 2024
Karnataka 46 73 - -
Uttar Pradesh 30 86 3,749 12,425
Maharashtra - - 5,590 11,845
Tamil Nadu - - 6,215 12,050
Rajasthan 10 43 1,750 6,475
Madhya Pradesh 12 31 1,700 5,200
Chhattisgarh 5 16 600 2,455
Delhi 7 10 900 1,497
Telangana 0 65 0 9,040
Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Mizoram, Nagaland 0 1 each (except Telangana) 0 Minimal

Key Highlights

  • Telangana emerged as a significant contributor with 65 medical colleges and 9,040 MBBS seats by 2024, compared to zero in 2014.
  • Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh saw substantial growth in both colleges and seats.
  • Goa and Chandigarh retained the same number of colleges but saw slight increases in MBBS seats.
  • States that previously lacked medical colleges like Andaman & Nicobar Islands and others now have at least one institution each.

 

 

 

 

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