Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: The demand for medical education in India, including Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, has always been high due to the limited number of government medical seats. However, the Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, has brought great relief for medical aspirants.

Major Boost in MBBS Seats

1. Medical Seats to Increase in MP
   • The 2025 Union Budget has announced an increase in medical college seats across the country.
   • In Madhya Pradesh, over 2,000 new MBBS seats are expected to be added.
2. 12 New Medical Colleges in MP
   • The state government plans to open a medical college in every district.
   • As part of this plan, 12 new medical colleges will be established in the next three years, adding 2,000+ MBBS seats.
3. Current Medical Education Infrastructure
   • Presently, MP has 13 autonomous medical colleges.
   • These colleges offer 2,275 MBBS seats and 1,262 PG (Postgraduate) seats.

Timeline for New Medical Colleges

1. By 2025-26, medical colleges will be established in:
   • Rajgarh, Budhni, Damoh, Singrauli, and Sheopur.
2. By 2026-27, new medical colleges will open in:
   • Mandla, Dhar, and Chhatarpur.
3. After 2027, additional medical colleges will be set up in:
   • Betul,Ujjain, Sidhi, and Tikamgarh.
4. Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Model
   • Additionally, 14 districts will see medical colleges being set up under the PPP (Public-Private Partnership) model.
   • The state government is working towards collaborating with private partners to increase medical education opportunities.

Relief for Medical Aspirants

• The expansion of government medical colleges will benefit students who cannot afford private medical education, where costs often run into crores.
• With more government medical seats, aspiring doctors will have better opportunities to pursue their dreams without financial burden.

Conclusion

With new medical colleges and additional seats, Madhya Pradesh is set to become a hub for medical education. The Mohan government’s initiative aims to make medical education more accessible, ensuring a brighter future for aspiring doctors. Stay tuned for further updates on this transformational development in MP’s healthcare sector!