Overview

• The decision adds 5,000 postgraduate seats by strengthening and upgrading government medical colleges, standalone PG institutes, and hospitals.
• An extension of the existing scheme enables 5,023 additional MBBS seats with an enhanced ceiling of ₹1.50 crore per seat.
• The combined outlay is ₹15,034.50 crore for 2025–26 to 2028–29, with a central share of ₹10,303.20 crore and a state share of ₹4,731.30 crore.
• Targets call for all 10,023 seats to be created in government institutions by 2028–29 to expand specialist supply, introduce new disciplines, and improve access in underserved areas.
• New 2025 faculty qualification rules aim to widen the pool of eligible teachers as the Health Ministry prepares implementation guidelines.