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NMC Sanctions 5 New Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh, Adding 250 MBBS Seats for 2026-27
✍️ Medical Dialogues
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 01:34 PM
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The National Medical Commission has approved the establishment of five new government medical colleges in Chhattisgarh, increasing the total MBBS seats by 250 for the academic year 2026-27.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially sanctioned the creation of five new government medical colleges in the state of Chhattisgarh, a move that will add 250 seats to the MBBS intake for the 2026-27 academic year.
Under the new approval, the state will see a significant expansion of medical education infrastructure, providing more opportunities for students across Chhattisgarh to pursue a career in medicine without having to travel to other states.
State health officials welcomed the decision, noting that the additional seats will help address the shortage of medical professionals in rural and underserved areas of the state.
The NMC’s approval also comes as part of a broader national effort to increase the number of medical graduates, aiming to strengthen the healthcare workforce across India.
Under the new approval, the state will see a significant expansion of medical education infrastructure, providing more opportunities for students across Chhattisgarh to pursue a career in medicine without having to travel to other states.
State health officials welcomed the decision, noting that the additional seats will help address the shortage of medical professionals in rural and underserved areas of the state.
The NMC’s approval also comes as part of a broader national effort to increase the number of medical graduates, aiming to strengthen the healthcare workforce across India.