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Education
Delhi Government to Set Up 150‑Seat Medical College in Raghubir Nagar
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 11:31 AM
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The Delhi administration announced plans to establish a new medical college in Raghubir Nagar, offering 150 MBBS seats.
The Delhi government has unveiled a proposal to build a medical college in the Raghubir Nagar area of the capital. The institution is slated to admit 150 students each year for the MBBS programme, aiming to expand the city’s capacity for medical education. Officials said the project forms part of a broader strategy to address the shortage of doctors in Delhi and improve healthcare services.
Details on the college’s affiliation, funding model and construction timeline have not been released yet. However, authorities indicated that the college will be integrated with existing teaching hospitals to provide practical training for students.
The announcement follows ongoing efforts by state officials to increase the number of medical seats nationwide, responding to growing demand from aspirants and the need for a larger medical workforce.
Stakeholders, including prospective students and medical professionals, are expected to monitor the development closely as the plan moves toward implementation.
Details on the college’s affiliation, funding model and construction timeline have not been released yet. However, authorities indicated that the college will be integrated with existing teaching hospitals to provide practical training for students.
The announcement follows ongoing efforts by state officials to increase the number of medical seats nationwide, responding to growing demand from aspirants and the need for a larger medical workforce.
Stakeholders, including prospective students and medical professionals, are expected to monitor the development closely as the plan moves toward implementation.