The Union Government has sanctioned 62 additional postgraduate (PG) medical seats in six state-run medical colleges in Odisha for the 2025-26 academic year. Announced by the Chief Minister, the move is targeted at boosting specialised healthcare education and improving medical infrastructure across the region
Details on PG Seat Allocation in Odisha Med-Colleges
Below is a breakdown of how these 62 seats are distributed among the six institutions:
These new seats have been approved in collaboration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and will apply from the 2025-26 session onward.
Impacts on Medical Education and Healthcare Services in Odisha
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi described the approval as a significant milestone for the state’s medical education system. He emphasised that:
- The additional seats will enhance the quality of postgraduate teaching and learning.
- They will help strengthen specialised healthcare delivery in regions such as western Odisha.
- The state government remains committed to meeting all NMC norms and standards for teaching hospitals and medical colleges.
By expanding PG capacity at six key institutions, Odisha aims to produce more specialists who can cater to both urban and rural healthcare needs, reducing regional disparities.
What This Means for Medical Aspirants and the State?
For aspiring medical postgraduates in Odisha, the approval of these additional seats brings new opportunities:
- Increased chances of securing a PG medical seat in a government college within the state.
- More departments and specialisations likely to open up in these six institutions.
- Enhanced training capacity may lead to better career prospects in academia and specialty medicine.
On the broader scale, the state’s healthcare infrastructure stands to benefit:
- Improved specialist availability in underserved districts.
- Expanded teaching and training resources within local medical colleges, reducing the need to travel out of state for PG studies.
Next Steps and Implementation Timeline
The seats are approved for the 2025-26 academic year, and the institutions involved must align with regulatory compliance, including department approvals, staffing, and infrastructure. Candidates should monitor official updates from each medical college for admission procedure, counselling dates, and available specialisations. The state government and the colleges will soon issue detailed information on the allocation and usage of the new seats.
