Assam CM Celebrates NMC Approval of 13,186 New MBBS Seats

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted approval for 13,186 additional MBBS seats in Assam, a decision that the state’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, praised as a significant step toward expanding medical education. The new seats will be allocated among existing medical colleges and a few new institutions slated for development in the coming years. Experts say the increase will help meet the growing demand for medical professionals and reduce the student‑to‑seat ratio in the state. The announcement comes after a series of consultations between the NMC and the Assam government to ensure compliance with national standards. The CM expressed confidence that the expanded capacity will attract more students to pursue medical studies within the state, potentially curbing migration to other regions.