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J&K Increases MBBS Seats to 1,750 Across 11 Medical Colleges
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 12:48 PM
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The number of MBBS seats in Jammu and Kashmir has been raised to 1,750, spread over 11 government medical colleges, according to Kashmir Life.
Jammu and Kashmir's health education authorities have announced an increase in the total MBBS intake to 1,750 seats for the upcoming academic year. The expansion covers all 11 medical colleges operating under the state government, reflecting a concerted effort to address the region's doctor shortage.
The decision, reported by Kashmir Life, follows a review of existing infrastructure and faculty capacity, which authorities say now meet the regulatory standards required for the additional seats. Each college will receive a proportionate share of the new seats based on its existing intake and facilities.
State officials expect the higher seat count to improve local access to medical services in the long term, as more graduates are likely to serve in the region's public hospitals. The move also aligns with the central government's broader push to strengthen medical education across India.
Prospective students will be able to apply through the usual NEET‑UG counseling process, with the revised seat matrix expected to be reflected in the upcoming counseling round.
Education experts have welcomed the increase, noting that expanding medical education capacity is essential for meeting the growing healthcare needs of Jammu and Kashmir's population.
The decision, reported by Kashmir Life, follows a review of existing infrastructure and faculty capacity, which authorities say now meet the regulatory standards required for the additional seats. Each college will receive a proportionate share of the new seats based on its existing intake and facilities.
State officials expect the higher seat count to improve local access to medical services in the long term, as more graduates are likely to serve in the region's public hospitals. The move also aligns with the central government's broader push to strengthen medical education across India.
Prospective students will be able to apply through the usual NEET‑UG counseling process, with the revised seat matrix expected to be reflected in the upcoming counseling round.
Education experts have welcomed the increase, noting that expanding medical education capacity is essential for meeting the growing healthcare needs of Jammu and Kashmir's population.