Srinagar, Jul 10 : The National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted permission to the Government Medical College (GMC) here to increase its annual MBBS seat intake by 50, taking the total to 250 from the current 200, officials said on Friday.
The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the NMC issued the Letter of Permission (LoP) under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, following a rigorous assessment under the Undergraduate Medical Education Standards Regulations, 2023. The enhanced intake will come into effect from the academic year 2026-27, they added.
It may be recalled that GMC Srinagar had received approval for 20 additional seats for the 2025-26 session, raising its capacity from 180 to 200. The fresh approval marks a cumulative increase of 70 seats over two academic cycles.
Official sources in the Health and Medical Education Department termed the development as a “landmark achievement” and said it reflects the UT administration’s sustained focus on expanding medical infrastructure and addressing the growing demand for quality medical education in the region.
With the increased seats, GMC Srinagar has further strengthened its standing among the top government medical colleges in the country, they added.(KNS)
