NMC Approves 75 New PG Medical Seats in Telangana for 2025-26 Session

Hyderabad: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted approval for 75 additional postgraduate (PG) medical seats in seven government medical colleges of Telangana for the academic year 2025–26.

With this addition, the total number of PG medical seats in Telangana’s government medical colleges has increased from 1,191 to 1,266, marking another step towards strengthening the state’s postgraduate medical education system.

Colleges Getting Additional PG Seats

The 75 new PG medical seats have been allotted to the following government institutions:

• Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
• Government Medical College, Nizamabad
• Government Medical College, Mahbubnagar
• Government Medical College, Siddipet
• Government Medical College, Suryapet
• Government Medical College, Nalgonda
• SIMS Ramagundam

These seats cover a wide range of specialities, including:

• Hospital Administration
• Paediatrics
• Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy (DVL)
• ENT
• Orthopaedics
• Anaesthesia
• Pathology
• Respiratory Medicine
• Biochemistry
• Emergency Medicine
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Significance of the Expansion

According to the Telangana Health Department, these additional seats were approved following infrastructure enhancement and the expansion of academic capabilities in state-run medical colleges.
The move aims to:

• Increase access to postgraduate training for medical graduates within the state.
• Address the shortage of specialist doctors in public healthcare institutions.
• Support the NMC’s long-term goal of expanding PG medical capacity nationwide.

Impact on Students

• Aspiring PG candidates in Telangana will have more opportunities during the upcoming counselling session.
• The increased number of seats will influence the revised seat matrix and cut-off trends in NEET PG counselling.
• Candidates are advised to stay updated with notifications from the Telangana Health and Medical Education Department regarding seat allotment and reservation changes.
• Despite new seats, competition remains high, so aspirants must maintain a strong preparation strategy, especially for clinical branches.

Looking Ahead

This expansion represents another milestone in Telangana’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its medical education infrastructure. With more postgraduate doctors entering government hospitals, the state aims to improve access to specialist healthcare services and reduce dependency on private institutions.

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