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Medical College Seats Hit Record High Yet Competition Remains Intensely Fierce In India

Medical College Seats Hit Record High Yet Competition Remains Intensely Fierce In India

IN SHORTIndia’s medical-education sector now boasts the highest number of seats ever offered in medical colleges, yet competition has not eased. Graduating students face steeper competition due to rising aspirants, limited high-quality institutions and intense entrance exam pressure; the paradox highlights systemic bottlenecks despite scaled capacity.

TL;DR

  • India has increased the total number of MBBS/medical college seats to a record high.
  • Despite this expansion, the ratio of aspirants to seats remains very large, sustaining intense competition.
  • Quality variations across institutions mean many students aim only for top-tier colleges.
  • The article explores issues such as high coaching costs, exam stress and uneven regional access.
  • Policy shifts and state quotas form part of the system but may not yet relieve pressure.