Chandigarh, July 24 -- The reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in UT pool MBBS admissions at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, will increase from 3% to 7% for the 2026-27 academic session, in line with the Supreme Court's phased implementation plan.

The total number of MBBS seats will also go up to 200, from 150 last year. Counselling for the session is yet to begin.

The apex court had on July 30, 2025 directed the UT administration to start implementing the OBC quota in a staggered manner, starting with 3% quota in the 2025-26 academic year, 7% in the second year, 11% in third, 16% in fourth, 21% in fifth and gradually 27% in sixth year. The reservation at central level also stands at 27%.

Following t...