NMC grants approval to increase MBBS seats in AGMC, says CM

Agartala, Jun 29, 2024, By Our Correspondent

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday said the National Medical Council (NMC) has given approval for Agartala Govt Medical College (AGMC) to increase its MBBS seats from 100 to 150.“The National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted approval for Agartala Government Medical College to increase its MBBS intake capacity from 100 to 150 seats”, he wrote on Facebook. He said “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”, he said.Welcoming the decision of NMC, Director of Medical Education, (Govt of Tripura), HP Sharma said the AGMC will go ahead with the admission of 50 more MBBS seats from 2024 academic session. Currently, the AGMC is offering 20 post graduate courses for 85 seats.  Recently, the Chief Minister met the Union Health and Family Welfare Minister in New Delhi and pressed for AIIMS like institute, a medical college at Kulai in Dhalai district and a one-time special grant to continue interrupted national ambulance service.