Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment on 20th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
This report details the Employees' State Insurance Corporation's (ESIC) contributions to India’s healthcare and medical education sectors as of August 20, 2026. It highlights the expansion of ESIC’s infrastructure to support the national goal of creating 75,000 new medical seats and its role in providing social security to workers. Key achievements include the graduation of 4,961 doctors and the reservation of medical seats for children of insured workers.
Key Points / Main Content
Infrastructure and Reach
ESIC operates an extensive network including 169 hospitals, 1,603 dispensaries, and 17 medical colleges.
The ESI Scheme is currently implemented in 728 out of 787 districts across India.
Administrative support is provided through 65 Regional/Sub-Regional Offices and 612 Branch Offices.
Medical Education Statistics
ESIC has contributed 4,961 doctors to the nation, including over 1,200 specialized postgraduate doctors.
Operational capacity includes 1,550 MBBS seats in ESIC colleges and an additional 330 MBBS seats in state-run medical colleges.
Postgraduate offerings include 559 MD/MS seats, 182 DNB seats, and various seats for DrNB, DM/M.Ch, and PhD programs.
The corporation also provides 124 dental seats, 120 BSc Nursing seats, and 292 paramedical seats.
The 'Ward of Insured Persons (IP) Quota'
Approximately 880 seats are reserved specifically for the children of workers covered under the ESI Scheme.
This quota includes around 700 MBBS seats, with the remainder distributed across BDS, B.Sc. Nursing, and Paramedical courses.
To date, 1,682 doctors produced by ESIC institutions are family members of workers covered under the ESI Scheme.
Impact Analysis
Children of ESI-Covered WorkersImpact
They receive preferential access to medical education through a dedicated reservation quota (Ward of IP), allowing them to pursue careers in medicine regardless of their financial circumstances.
Action Required
Eligible students should apply for admissions under the 'Ward of IP' quota in ESIC-operated medical, dental, and nursing institutions.
Insured WorkersImpact
Workers are provided with comprehensive social security, including cash benefits and quality healthcare for themselves and their families.
Action Required
Workers must ensure they are properly registered under the ESI Scheme to avail of medical benefits and educational quotas for their children.
Medical Aspirants and StudentsImpact
The expansion of ESIC medical colleges increases the total pool of available UG and PG seats in India, contributing to the nation's goal of a "Viksit Bharat" by 2047.
Action Required
Prospective students should monitor ESIC announcements for seat availability and entrance requirements for various medical and paramedical courses.
Key Entities Referenced
Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC): The primary statutory body responsible for providing social security and healthcare to workers, also managing an extensive network of medical colleges and healthcare infrastructure.
ESI Scheme: A comprehensive social security program that provides healthcare and cash benefits to industrial workers and their families across 728 districts in India.
Ward of Insured Persons (IP) Quota: A specific reservation initiative within ESIC-operated medical institutions that allocates seats for the children of workers covered under the ESI Scheme.
Ministry of Labour & Employment: The central government ministry that oversees the Employees' State Insurance Corporation and its initiatives for worker welfare.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
ESIC's Unwavering Commitment to Healthcare
and Medical Education Powers India's March
Towards a Viksit Bharat
ESIC has contributed 4,961 Doctors to the Nation through its
medical institutions, including 1682 Family Members of
Workers Covered Under ESI Scheme
प्रव तथ: 20 AUG 2026 4:22PM by PIB Delhi
In the journey towards Viksit Bharat, the provision of social security for the workers becomes imperative
to create a healthy, resilient and secure nation. The workers of India are the true builders of the nation's
progress, and ensuring their welfare, dignity and well-being has remained the focus of the Employees'
State Insurance Corporation's (ESIC) mission. This commitment is reflected in the disbursement of Cash
Benefits and quality healthcare to its beneficiaries through an extensive infrastructure comprising of 169
hospitals, 1,603 dispensaries, 17 medical colleges, 2 dental colleges, 2 nursing colleges, 3 para-medical
college, supported by 65 Regional/Sub-Regional Offices, 612 Branch Offices, and 117 Dispensary-cum-
Branch Offices. The ESI Scheme is presently implemented in 728 out of a total of 787 districts across the
country. In addition to providing medical and social security benefits, ESIC is also investing in medical
education with focus on skills, service delivery and compassion.
As India strides toward its ambitious goal of creating 75,000 new medical seats, ESIC is contributing
significantly to this goal by steadily expanding its medical education infrastructure to widen the pathways
available to the country's young aspirants. Today, 17 ESIC Medical Colleges stand operational across the
country, offering UG Courses (1,550 MBBS seats) and PG courses (559 MD/MS seats, 182 DNB seats, 17
DrNB seats, 31 DM/M.Ch seats, 10 PhD seats). Additionally, there are 03 state-run medical colleges
which contribute a further 330 MBBS seats. Further there are 2 ESIC Dental Colleges offering 124 seats,
2 Nursing colleges offering 120 BSc Nursing seats and 3 paramedical colleges offering 292 seats to
students who aspire to serve society through medical sciences. With more medical colleges in the pipeline,
ESIC is poised to further expand access to quality medical education, opening doors of opportunity for
countless young minds who dream of becoming doctors, regardless of the circumstances into which they
were born.
Through the ‘Ward of Insured Persons (IP) Quota’ seats are reserved for the children of workers covered
under ESI Scheme in all the ESIC operated Medical Institutions. About 880 seats (comprising around 700
seats for the MBBS course and the remaining seats across BDS, B.Sc. Nursing and Paramedical/Allied
Health Sciences courses) are reserved in all the ESIC operated medical institutions under the ‘Ward of IP’
Quota. This initiative is ESIC’s commitment to the workforce of India whose hard work forms the
backbone of India’s growth story and ensures that their children are empowered to pursue their
aspirations, build successful careers and contribute to the nation’s future.Till date, ESIC has contributed 4,961 Doctors to Nation through its medical colleges, out of which 1,682
are children of the workers covered under the ESI Scheme. At the postgraduate level, more than 1,200
students have passed out, further strengthening the country's pool of specialised doctors.
As India moves toward its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, ESIC stays committed to its
mission of ensuring comprehensive social security for workers and their families, while shaping the
medical workforce of tomorrow and building a healthier, stronger India for generations to come.
1. UG Students
Sl. No. Medical College Total UG Students Ward of IP
1 Joka 800 416
2 Rajajinagar 975 367
3 KK Nagar 933 163
4 Sanathnagar 616 235
5 Faridabad 725 210
6 Gulbarga 912 291
Total 4961 1682
2. PG Students
Sl. No. Name of College Total PG Students
1. Andheri 79
2. Basaidarapur 185
3. Faridabad 91
4. Gulbarga 12
5. Joka 143
6. KK Nagar 155
7. Rajajinagar 5138. Sanathnagar 89
Total 1267
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