The National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted nod for eight new medical colleges in Maharashtra on 01 October, 2024. Earlier in August this year, the NMC had granted permission for two medical colleges in Nashik and Mumbai.

These eight new medical colleges will come up in Gadchiroli, Amravati, Washim, Jalna, Buldana, Ambernath, Bhandara, and Hingoli have been approved in the state. A total of 800 students will get admission for MBBS in these colleges. The state government had applied to open 10 new medical colleges with 100 intake capacity each in the current academic year, as it looks to improve the doctor-to-population ratio and enhance healthcare facilities across the state.

As the state government aims to establish a medical college in every district, there are now a total of 35 government medical colleges in the state. A total of 4,850 students will get admission from these government medical college every year. The state government has also announced to provide 403 crore to each college for the construction of these 10 colleges and other necessary equipment.

At present, the construction tender process of 10 Mahavidyala is in the final stage through public sector undertaking (PSU) and the construction will be started soon.