Himachal Pradesh Gets 320 New PG Medical Seats with Rs 415 Crore Central Aid
Himachal Pradesh adds 320 PG medical seats across six government colleges, backed by Rs 415 crore in central assistance. Check the key details of the expansion and funding.
The Central Government has approved 320 postgraduate (PG) medical seats across six government medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh. It has also approved Rs 415 crore in financial assistance for the initiative.
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda announced the approval on October 24, 2026. He said the state government should complete the necessary formalities quickly so that students and residents of Himachal Pradesh can benefit from the initiative at the earliest.
IGMC Shimla medical college and hospital in Himachal Pradesh (Image Credit: Google)
Himachal Pradesh PG Medical Seats: College-Wise Distribution
The new 320 PG medical seats will be divided among six government medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh as follows -
Government Medical College | New PG Seats |
|---|---|
IGMC Shimla | 91 |
GMC Hamirpur | 57 |
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda | 57 |
Ner Chowk Medical College, Mandi | 55 |
GMC Nahan | 32 |
GMC Chamba | 28 |
Total | 320 |
Specialities Covered Under New PG Medical Seats
The Central Government has approved a Rs 15,000 crore initiative to add 10,000 undergraduate and postgraduate medical seats across the country over five years. The 320 new PG medical seats in Himachal Pradesh are part of this initiative.
The new seats will cover several specialities, including general surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and oncology. The expansion aims to strengthen specialist medical education and improve healthcare services.
Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College and Hospital Tanda, Himachal Pradesh. (Image Credit: Google)
The new PG medical seats are expected to provide more opportunities for medical graduates and improve access to specialist healthcare for patients. Admissions to these seats will begin after the medical colleges and the state government complete the required formalities and approvals.