Andhra Pradesh: NMC approves 161 new PG medical seats in government colleges

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted approval for <b>161 new PG medical seats</b> across 11 government medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh for the 2026-27 academic year. The state government had submitted proposals for 163 seats, achieving a success rate of 98.77 percent. This expansion includes 15 different specialties, with <b>Orthopedics</b> receiving the highest allocation of 27 seats. Other departments like DVL, ENT, and Pathology have also received 16 seats each to accommodate more students. The state government attributed this success to improved infrastructure, increased bed capacity, and enhanced faculty recruitment in public hospitals. Admissions for these seats will commence as per the upcoming academic schedule.