Preparations underway to address the shortage of doctors in Delhi; MBBS and PG seats in medical colleges to increase..
The Delhi government is set to significantly boost medical education capacity in the National Capital Region by phasing in an increase in Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Super-Specialty (SS) medical seats. The initiative aims to address the shortage of qualified medical and dental professionals in government hospitals while simultaneously strengthening Delhi's healthcare workforce and public health infrastructure.
Under this roadmap, the government has adopted a three-pronged strategy: expanding seats in new medical institutions, increasing the capacity of existing institutions, and expanding postgraduate and advanced medical programs. As part of a 'greenfield' approach, 150 MBBS seats each are proposed for the medical colleges currently under construction at Indira Gandhi Hospital (IGH) in Dwarka and Guru Gobind Singh Hospital, adding a total of 300 new undergraduate (UG) seats.
**Significant Increase in MBBS and BDS Seats**
Under the 'brownfield' expansion plan, the number of MBBS seats at Dr. BSA Medical College and Hospital is proposed to increase from 125 to 200, while BDS seats at the Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS) will rise from 50 to 70. Regarding PG education, the proposal includes increasing PG seats at Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) from 260 to 295 (an addition of 35 seats) and raising PG seats at MAIDS from 22 to 42. There is also a proposal to introduce PG courses with 24 seats at BSA Medical College.
**103 New PG and DNB Seats in Government Medical Institutions**
The roadmap also proposes adding 103 additional PG and DNB seats across Delhi's government medical institutions. The breakdown of seats by institution is as follows: Delhi's B.S.A. The allocation includes 24 MD/MS seats at the medical college, 35 MD/MS seats at Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), 18 DNB seats at IGMC, 8 DNB seats at Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital, 2 DNB seats at GTB Hospital, 4 MD/MS seats at UCMS and GTB Hospital, 2 DNB seats at Guru Gobind Singh Government Hospital, 4 DNB seats at Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, 2 DNB seats at Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital, and 4 MD seats at the Delhi State Cancer Institute.
**Proposal for 108 New Advanced Medical Seats**
These will add a total of 67 MD/MS seats and 36 DNB seats, resulting in a net increase of 103 seats in PG and DNB capacity. Additionally, there is a proposal for 5 fellowship seats—comprising 3 at GTB Hospital and 2 at the Delhi State Cancer Institute—bringing the total number of new advanced medical seats to 108. Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh stated that this expansion reflects the government's commitment, under the able leadership of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, to build a healthcare system supported by a sufficient number of highly trained medical professionals.
**Expansion of Medical Education to Produce Specialist Doctors**
Health Minister Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh further remarked that expanding medical education is not merely about increasing the number of seats. The objective is to produce trained doctors, specialists, and super-specialists capable of serving the citizens of the capital, Delhi. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the government is working to increase medical education capacity in a planned and phased manner, while simultaneously ensuring that all requirements regarding infrastructure, faculty, and patient care are met.
Focus on Super-specialty and Fellowship Programs
The Delhi government is also working rapidly to expand super-specialty programs—such as DM and MCh—and structured post-doctoral fellowship programs, which will enhance opportunities for advanced medical training in the capital's government healthcare institutions. The proposed roadmap is being advanced as a strategic action plan, and necessary approvals are being sought from competent authorities, including the National Medical Commission (NMC).
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