The National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted approval for Agartala Government Medical College to increase its MBBS intake capacity from 100 to 150 seats, said Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha. The new intake capacity at AGMC will be implemented from the present academic year.

While, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha through a social media post said that “the National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted approval for Agartala Government Medical College to increase its MBBS intake capacity from 100 to 150 seats. This is a significant accomplishment, as it will provide more opportunities for aspiring medical students from our state to pursue their dream of becoming a doctor. This expansion of seats is expected to enhance access to healthcare services in the future. Our Government is committed to leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to improve the healthcare sector in the State.”

This decision to increase the MBBS intake in AGMC will boost up the medical education scenario of the state and will also decrease the scarcity of doctors across the state, said Prof (Dr) H P Sarma, director, Medical Education.

Welcoming the decision of NMC, Dr HP Sharma said the AGMC will move for the admission of 50 more MBBS seats from 2024 academic session. Currently, the AGMC is offering 20 post graduate courses for 85 seats.

It may be recalled here that recently, the Chief Minister Dr Saha met the Union Health and Family Welfare Minister, JP Nadda in New Delhi and demanded for AIIMS like institute, a medical college at Kulai in Dhalai district of the state and a one-time special grant to continue interrupted national ambulance service.