New Delhi: A total of 10650 MBBS seats have been approved from 170 applications received for expanding UG medical seats in India, said the new NMC chairperson, Dr Abhijat Sheth.

Dr Sheth further announced that the NMC is exploring the integration of clinical research into the mainstream medical curriculum.

The addition of 41 new medical colleges has also brought the total number of medical institutions in the country to 816. According to NMC Chief Dr Abhijat Sheth 's statement to PTI, out of the 170 applications received for expanding undergraduate (UG) seats, comprising 41 from government colleges and 129 from private institutions, a total of 10,650 MBBS seats have been approved.

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