The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has approved two new medical colleges in Pune, Maharashtra, and Goa. These colleges will offer 50 MBBS seats each from the academic year 2027-28. This approval aims to increase the number of medical professionals in these regions and provide more opportunities for aspiring doctors.
- Two new medical colleges approved in Pune and Goa.
- Each college will have 50 MBBS seats starting 2027-28.
- Maharashtra and Goa will benefit from increased medical education capacity.
- The announcement was made by the chief ministers of Maharashtra and Goa.
- Recent approvals also include new medical colleges in Bihar.
Which new medical colleges have been approved?
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has approved a new medical college at ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Pune, Maharashtra, and another medical college in Goa. Each institution will have 50 MBBS seats starting from the academic year 2027-28.
Who announced the approval of these medical colleges?
Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Goa’s Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced the approval on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Maharashtra’s CM highlighted that this approval will help fulfill the dreams of many MBBS aspirants and increase the number of doctors in the state.
How will these new colleges impact medical education in Maharashtra and Goa?
The addition of these medical colleges will expand medical education capacity in both states. With 50 new MBBS seats in each college, more students will have the chance to pursue medical degrees. This expansion is expected to help address the shortage of doctors and improve healthcare services in these regions.
Are there other recent approvals of medical colleges in India?
Yes, the National Medical Commission (NMC) recently approved two new medical colleges in Bihar: Government Medical College, Chhapra (Saran), and Shri Ram Janki Medical College and Hospital, Samastipur. Each of these colleges will have 50 MBBS seats starting from the academic year 2026-27.
What is the current status of Maharashtra NEET counselling for 2026?
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has announced the NEET UG counselling for 2026. Candidates can fill in their college preferences from October 15 to 16 on the official website medical2026.mahacet.org. The seat allotment result will be declared on October 17, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will the new medical colleges in Maharashtra and Goa start admitting students?
A: The new medical colleges will begin admitting students from the academic year 2027-28.
Q: How many MBBS seats will each new medical college have?
A: Each new medical college will have 50 MBBS seats.
Q: Who approved the new medical colleges?
A: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare approved the new medical colleges.
Q: Where can candidates apply for Maharashtra NEET UG counselling 2026?
A: Candidates can apply on the official website medical2026.mahacet.org during the counselling period.
