The National Medical Commission has approved additional MBBS seats for government medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh, Goa and Jammu from 2026-27. State governments said the expansion would widen access to medical education and strengthen healthcare capacity.

The National Medical Commission has approved 150 additional MBBS seats for government medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir and Andhra Pradesh for 2026-27. The increase raises intake in Srinagar, Kadapa and Nellore as the states seek more doctors and more medical seats.