The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a big step to strengthen its healthcare system and offer more chances for students to become doctors. For the upcoming academic session 2025 , a total of 950 new MBBS seats and 271 new PG medical seats (for MD and MS courses) have been approved. These new seats will be available in both government and private medical colleges across the state.
This important decision aims to solve the shortage of doctors in Uttar Pradesh. By increasing the number of medical seats, the government plans to make medical training facilities better and ensure more healthcare professionals are available. This will help meet the growing demand for doctors and specialists in both urban cities and rural villages throughout the state, ensuring better health services for everyone.
More MBBS Seats Open Up New Paths
The approval includes a significant boost to MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) seats, which is the first step to becoming a doctor. A total of 950 new MBBS seats have been sanctioned. These seats are divided between different types of colleges:
- 750 new MBBS seats will be added in 12 private medical colleges .
- 200 new MBBS seats will be introduced in three government-run medical colleges .
With these additions, the total number of MBBS seats available in Uttar Pradesh is expected to be approximately 12,800 for the academic year 2025-26 . This total includes 5,450 seats in government medical colleges and 7,350 seats in private medical medical colleges . This expansion significantly increases the opportunities for students dreaming of a medical career in the state.
| Type of College | New MBBS Seats (2025) | Total MBBS Seats (2025-26) |
| Government Medical Colleges | 200 | 5,450 |
| Private Medical Colleges | 750 | 7,350 |
| Grand Total (MBBS) | 950 | 12,800 |
Greater Opportunities for PG Medical Specializations
Beyond the undergraduate level, the state government is also increasing postgraduate (PG) medical seats. These include MD (Doctor of Medicine) and MS (Master of Surgery) courses, which allow doctors to specialize in various fields. A total of 271 new MD and MS seats have been approved. This will create more avenues for doctors to pursue advanced training.
The majority of these new PG seats are allocated to government medical colleges, ensuring access to quality specialized education. Specifically:
- 233 new PG medical seats will be added in government colleges .
- 38 new PG medical seats will be offered in private medical colleges .
This expansion of PG seats is crucial for producing more specialist doctors in fields like surgery, pediatrics, gynaecology, and more. This move will help improve the quality and availability of specialized medical care across Uttar Pradesh.
| Type of College | New PG Medical Seats (MD/MS) (2025) |
| Government Medical Colleges | 233 |
| Private Medical Colleges | 38 |
| Grand Total (PG Medical) | 271 |
Impact on Healthcare and Student Futures
This strategic increase in both MBBS and PG medical seats by the Uttar Pradesh government is a direct response to the need for a stronger medical workforce. It reflects the state's commitment to improving public health services and medical education infrastructure.
For students, these additional seats mean a better chance to get admission into a medical college and contribute to the healthcare sector. It will also help the state to have enough doctors to handle health challenges and provide better care to its large population. This step is a positive development for both aspiring medical professionals and the general public in Uttar Pradesh.
