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Piduguralla Govt. Medical College Secures NMC Approval for 100 MBBS Seats
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 05:11 AM
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The National Medical Commission has granted Piduguralla Government Medical College approval to admit 100 new MBBS students, marking a significant expansion of medical education in Andhra Pradesh.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved Piduguralla Government Medical College to admit 100 new MBBS students, expanding the college's annual intake. The decision follows a comprehensive review of the institution's infrastructure, faculty strength and clinical training facilities. The approval will enable the college to train more doctors to serve the underserved populations of the surrounding districts. Officials at PGMC said the expansion will also create new teaching and research opportunities for faculty and students alike.