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Madhya Pradesh to Add 22 New Medical Colleges, Boost MBBS Seats to 18,050 in Two Years
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 08:01 PM
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The state government plans to launch 22 medical colleges within the next two years, raising MBBS seats from 6,050 to 18,050.
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a review meeting to assess the rollout of new medical institutions. The agenda focused on establishing 22 medical colleges across the state over the next 24 months.
If the schedule is met, the total MBBS intake will surge from the current 6,050 seats to 18,050, adding roughly 12,000 new seats for aspiring doctors.
The expansion is aimed at narrowing the doctor‑patient ratio gap in the state and improving access to quality healthcare in rural and underserved areas.
State health officials will coordinate with the Medical Council of India and private partners to secure approvals, faculty, and infrastructure for the new colleges.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen Madhya Pradesh's medical education ecosystem and retain talent within the region.
If the schedule is met, the total MBBS intake will surge from the current 6,050 seats to 18,050, adding roughly 12,000 new seats for aspiring doctors.
The expansion is aimed at narrowing the doctor‑patient ratio gap in the state and improving access to quality healthcare in rural and underserved areas.
State health officials will coordinate with the Medical Council of India and private partners to secure approvals, faculty, and infrastructure for the new colleges.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen Madhya Pradesh's medical education ecosystem and retain talent within the region.