NEET 2025: 780 Medical Colleges Now in India, NMC Confirms in Lok Sabha: UG & PG MBBS Seats Surge by 130% in 10 Years
Shruti
06/04/2025
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MBBS Seats Surge by 130% in the Last 10 Years! Is NEET 2025 More Simplified?
In a statement that is bound to excite many medical students and aspirants, the NMC has confirmed that the number of MBBS and PG medical seats has seen an increase of 130% over the last decade. As of 2024-25, there are 780 medical colleges in India, with an enhanced further medical educational infrastructure boasting of more than 1.08 lakh MBBS seats and 70,000 PG seats.**
This information came during a Lok Sabha session when several participants were questioning about the further developments of medical education and the AYUSH and traditional medicine workforce.
Key Stats at a Glance
- Total Medical Colleges (2024-25): 780
- MBBS UG Seats (2024-25): 1,08,940
- PG Medical Seats (2024-25): 70,674
- Growth in 10 Years (2014–2024):
- MBBS Seats: ↑ 116%
- PG Seats: ↑ 127%
- State with Most MBBS Seats: Tamil Nadu
- Government Colleges Contribution: Over 53% of new seats
NMC’s Statement on NEET and Medical Infrastructure
Parliament was addressed by the NMC stating the increase is in tandem with the government’s initiative to improve the healthcare structure within neglected areas. Policies that have been crafted that are responsible for this expansion include:
- Soften land criteria for the incorporation of new medical colleges
- Fiscal assistance to the states under Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS)
- Authorized setting up of medical colleges in district hospitals
- Training being digital, simulation-based, or other means that can substitute for faculty.
AYUSH Practitioners: A Parallel Healthcare Backbone
The government also emphasized the necessity of AYUSH doctors for India’s healthcare system as they are trained in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy.
- Doctors Ayush have been Employed: Athousands of them at PHCs and CHC’s
- MoUs have been Signed with States: Specifically intravenous permutations to AYUSH services in rural areas
- Training has been Designed: For basic diagnostics, primary medical treatment, and other referrals
What does this mean to NEET 2025 aspirants?
The steady inflow of additional medical seats is certainly encouraging for candidates sitting for NEET UG and PG 2025:
- Better chances of getting enrolled than ever before in MBBS/PG courses.
- Increased number of seats at government medical colleges.
- In some recently opened colleges, the cut off marks needed for admission may be lower.
- Improved facilities as well as the use of modern technology in teaching will be offered.
Aspirants need to keep track of the newly set up colleges, their approval from NMC for prospective NEET 2025 counseling, and the college’s website.
Key Points for Anticipate in NEET 2025
| Feature | Expected Update |
|---|---|
| Total MBBS Seats | May exceed 1.1 lakh |
| New Medical Colleges | Concentration on North East, Tier- 2 and rural India |
| NEET UG Cut-Off Trend | Might fluctuate with more seats available in new colleges |
| PG Admission Reforms | Focus on especialization and rural service |
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