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NMC Approves 250 MBBS Seats at Gujarat Medical College
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 02:41 PM
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The National Medical Commission has sanctioned an increase in the MBBS intake at Gujarat Medical College to 250 seats, a move aimed at expanding medical education capacity in the state.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially approved an increase in the MBBS intake at Gujarat Medical College (GMC) to 250 seats. This decision follows a comprehensive review of the college’s infrastructure, faculty strength, and clinical training facilities.
GMC, located in Ahmedabad, has been a key institution for medical education in Gujarat. The expansion is expected to accommodate more aspiring doctors and address the growing demand for medical professionals in the region.
The NMC’s approval comes after the college submitted a detailed proposal outlining the necessary upgrades to lecture halls, laboratories, and hospital wards. The commission highlighted that the college meets all regulatory standards for the expanded intake.
The increase will be implemented in the upcoming academic session, with the first batch of 250 students enrolling in the 2024-25 academic year. GMC officials expressed gratitude for the support and emphasized their commitment to maintaining high educational standards.
GMC, located in Ahmedabad, has been a key institution for medical education in Gujarat. The expansion is expected to accommodate more aspiring doctors and address the growing demand for medical professionals in the region.
The NMC’s approval comes after the college submitted a detailed proposal outlining the necessary upgrades to lecture halls, laboratories, and hospital wards. The commission highlighted that the college meets all regulatory standards for the expanded intake.
The increase will be implemented in the upcoming academic session, with the first batch of 250 students enrolling in the 2024-25 academic year. GMC officials expressed gratitude for the support and emphasized their commitment to maintaining high educational standards.