Steps Taken to Strengthen Medical Education Infrastructure in the Country - 7th August 2026 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - Gazette Notification PDF
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Executive Summary
This report outlines the significant expansion of India’s medical education infrastructure under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Since 2014, there has been a substantial increase in the number of medical colleges and available MBBS and PG seats through various Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). Key upcoming milestones include the implementation of Phase-III expansion projects with a target timeline of 2028-2029.
Key Points / Main Content
Infrastructure Growth Since 2014
Medical Colleges: Increased by 118.6%, rising from 387 to 846.
MBBS Seats: Increased by 172.4%, rising from 51,348 to 1,39,864.
Postgraduate (PG) Seats: Increased by 176.9%, rising from 31,185 to 86,360.
Establishment of New Institutions
Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS): 157 new medical colleges approved via the upgrading of existing district and referral hospitals.
AIIMS Expansion: 22 new AIIMS have been approved, with undergraduate courses already operational in 19 of these institutions.
Upgradation and Seat Increases in Existing Colleges
MBBS Expansion: Support provided for 4,977 additional seats in 83 colleges at a cost of Rs. 5,972.20 Cr.
PG Expansion (Phase I & II): Support provided for 8,058 seats across 137 colleges with a total approved cost exceeding Rs. 5,900 Cr.
Phase III (CSS): Approved to facilitate an additional 5,000 PG seats and 5,023 MBBS seats with a cost ceiling of Rs. 1.5 Crore per seat.
Super Specialty Blocks: Under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), 75 projects were approved for constructing Super Specialty Blocks, with 71 already completed.
Timeline
The implementation for the current CSS Phase-III and the extension of the UG Scheme is set for the 2028-2029 period.
Impact Analysis
Medical Students and AspirantsImpact
Substantially higher availability of seats for both undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (PG) medical education, reducing competition for limited spots and providing more local opportunities via new AIIMS and district-level colleges.
Action Required
Aspirants should monitor the rollout of new courses in the 19 operational AIIMS and upcoming seats under Phase-III.
State and Central Government Medical CollegesImpact
Access to significant federal funding (CSS) for infrastructure upgrades, building Super Specialty Blocks, and increasing seat capacity.
Action Required
Institutions must ensure the timely execution of expansion projects to meet the 2028-2029 implementation timeline.
District and Referral HospitalsImpact
Transformation into teaching institutions through the approved establishment of 157 new medical colleges by upgrading existing facilities.
Action Required
Selected hospitals must coordinate with the Ministry to complete the upgrading process and meet the required standards for medical education.
Key Entities Referenced
Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for establishment of new medical colleges: A scheme for upgrading district or referral hospitals into new medical colleges, under which 157 new institutions have been approved.
Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY): A program focused on the upgradation of government medical colleges through the construction of Super Specialty Blocks.
CSS for strengthening/ upgradation of existing medical colleges: A scheme designed to increase the number of MBBS (UG) and PG seats in existing State and Central Government medical colleges.
Central Sector Scheme for setting up of new AIIMS: An initiative for the establishment of 22 new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences to expand premier medical education and healthcare.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: The primary ministry responsible for overseeing the expansion of medical education infrastructure and the implementation of related health schemes.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Steps Taken to Strengthen Medical Education
Infrastructure in the Country
Number of medical colleges increases by 118.6%, from 387
before 2014 to 846 at present
MBBS seats increase by 172.4%, from 51,348 before 2014 to
1,39,864 at present
PG medical seats increase by 176.9%, from 31,185 before
2014 to 86,360 at present
प्रव तथ: 07 AUG 2026 5:18PM by PIB Delhi
The Government has significantly expanded medical education infrastructure in the country, resulting in a
substantial increase in the number of medical colleges as well as MBBS and PG seats. The number of
medical colleges has increased by 118.6%, from 387 before 2014 to 846 at present. Further, the number of
MBBS seats has increased by 172.4%, from 51,348 before 2014 to 1,39,864 at present. Similarly, the
number of PG seats has increased by 176.9%, from 31,185 before 2014 to 86,360 at present.
The measures taken by the Government to augment medical education facilities and improve the quality of
medical education in the country include:
i. Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for the establishment of new medical colleges by upgrading
district/ referral hospitals under which 157 new medical colleges have been approved
ii. CSS for strengthening/ upgradation of existing State Government/ Central Government medical
colleges to increase the number of MBBS (UG) and PG seats, under which support has been
provided for increase of 4,977 MBBS seats in 83 colleges with an approved cost of Rs. 5,972.20 Cr,
4,058 PG seats in Phase-I in 72 colleges with an approved cost of Rs. 1,498.43 cr and 4,000 PG
seats in Phase-II in 65 colleges with an approved cost of Rs. 4,478.25 Cr.
iii. Cabinet has also approved Phase-III of (CSS) for “Strengthening and upgradation of existing State
Government/Central Government Medical Colleges/Standalone PG Institutes/Government
Hospitals” to facilitate the increase of 5,000 PG seats with an enhanced cost ceiling of Rs. 1.5 Crore
per seat and extension of existing CSS for UG Scheme for 5,023 MBBS seats with an enhanced cost
of Rs. 1.5 Crore per seat. The timeline for implementation of both the Schemes is 2028-2029.
iv. Under “Upgradation of Government medical colleges by construction of Super Specialty Blocks”
component of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY), a total of 75 projects have been
approved, of which 71 projects are complete.
v. Under the Central Sector Scheme for setting up of new AIIMS, 22 AIIMS have been approved, and
Undergraduate courses have started in 19 of these.The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel stated this in a written
reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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