Kerala tops the list of states for student exodus to foreign countries for higher studies. The lion’s share of the students seeks better academic prospects in countries like China, Russia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland. The shortage of medical seats in India and the difficulty in getting admission are the main reasons for students searching for greener pastures. Not only the students, but also Kerala is robbed of the revenue of the five-year course.

In this context, the decision of the National Medical Commission to allocate 10,650 additional MBBS seats in medical colleges in the country for the academic year 2025-26 is highly commendable. The increase in medical seats in Kerala is 649. In addition, 41 new medical colleges have been approved in the country. Applications for 3500

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