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The status of medical education in India @ december-2022

Responding to the query in parliament on 14th.december-2022, the Minister Dr.Bharati pavar ,  informed, "A total of 96,077 MBBS seats are available in the country out of which 51,712 in Government Medical Colleges and 44365 in Private Medical Colleges. There are 49,790 PG seats of National Medical Commission (NMC) available in the country, out of which 30,384 in Government Medical Colleges and 19,406 in Private Medical Colleges. There are also 12,648 Diplomate of National Board (DNB) / Fellowship of National Board (FNB) PG seats out of which 4185 in Government institutions and 8463 in Private institutions. In addition, 1621 PG seats are in College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS)."


How many are appearing for NEET-UG Annually?

16 LAKHS. 

 That over 20,000- 25,000 Indian students go abroad every year to pursue their medical education.

Which country does not require FMGE in India?

However, candidates who have undertaken their undergraduate medical qualification from Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and New Zealand are not required to appear for their FMGE test to practice in India provided they are eligible to enroll as a medical practitioner in the respective COUNTRY

Is FMGE tougher than NExT?

Experts believe that NExT will be tougher than FMGE. The main reason cited for this is that FMGE judges candidates' knowledge based on conceptual questions.

 How much is MBBS fees in India Government College?

What is the fees for MBBS in government college in India? Ans. The average MBBS fee for government medical colleges in India ranges from INR 20,000 to INR 7.5 lakh, whereas the MBBS fee for private colleges can range from INR 20 lakh to more than INR 1 Cr

 

How many doctors are unemployed in India?

The latest National Sample Survey Organisation Health Workforce Survey 2017-'18, which provides another estimate of the doctor population in India, highlighted that 27% individuals with a qualification in medicine – graduation or above – are not active in the labour market, while approximately 4% are unemployed 

 

what are the measures taken up by the central govt to improve the doctor ratio?

The measures and steps taken by the Government to increase the opportunities for medical studies and expand medical education in country. These measures are as follows:

i. Central Sector Scheme for establishment of new medical college by upgrading district/ referral hospital under which 94 new medical colleges are already functional out of 157 approved.

ii. Central Sector Scheme for strengthening/ upgradation of existing State Government/Central Government Medical Colleges to increase MBBS and PG seats.

iii. Central Sector Scheme for "Upgradation of Government Medical Colleges by construction of Super Specialty Blocks". A total of 60 projects are complete out of 75 approved.

iv. Under the Central Sector Scheme for setting up of new AIIMS, 22 AIIMS have been approved. Undergraduate courses have started in 19 of these.


V. Relaxation in the norms for setting up of Medical College in terms of requirement for faculty, staff, bed strength and other infrastructure.

vi. DNB qualification has been recognized for appointment as faculty to take care of shortage of faculty.

vii. Enhancement of age limit for appointment/ extension/ re-employment against posts of teachers/Dean/Principal/ Director in medical colleges upto 70 years.

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