Srinagar, July 11 -- The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved an increase of 50 MBBS seats at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, taking its annual intake from 200 to 250 students from the 2026-27 academic session.

According to an official statement, the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the NMC issued the Letter of Permission under Section 28(3) of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, following an evaluation under the Undergraduate Medical Education Standards Regulations (UGMSR), 2023.

The Health and Medical Education Department said the approval would strengthen medical education and healthcare infrastructure in the Union Territory while creating more opportunities for aspiring medical students.

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