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Education
Centre Boosts Jammu & Kashmir Medical Seats: MBBS 1,676, PG 815
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 09:03 PM
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The Indian Ministry of Health has increased the number of MBBS seats in Jammu & Kashmir to 1,676 and PG seats to 815 as part of a nationwide expansion of medical education capacity.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced a rise in medical seats in Jammu & Kashmir, bringing the total MBBS seats to 1,676 and postgraduate seats to 815.
This move is part of a broader national strategy to increase the number of medical professionals and improve healthcare infrastructure across the country.
The expansion will allow more students from the region to pursue medical studies locally, potentially reducing the need for out‑of‑state education and addressing the shortage of doctors in the area.
The new seat allocation is expected to take effect in the upcoming admission cycle, following the standard regulatory approvals and accreditation processes.
This move is part of a broader national strategy to increase the number of medical professionals and improve healthcare infrastructure across the country.
The expansion will allow more students from the region to pursue medical studies locally, potentially reducing the need for out‑of‑state education and addressing the shortage of doctors in the area.
The new seat allocation is expected to take effect in the upcoming admission cycle, following the standard regulatory approvals and accreditation processes.