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Kerala Medical Colleges Receive Boost with New Postgraduate Seats

ALAPPUZHA, October 22, 2025 – The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved a significant increase in postgraduate (PG) medical seats across several Government Medical Colleges in Kerala, aiming to improve patient care and address the shortage of specialists in the state. Government Medical College, Alappuzha, is among the beneficiaries, receiving 17 new PG seats effective from the current academic year.

The new seats are distributed across various departments including General Surgery (2), Ophthalmology (3), Orthopaedics (3), Venereology and Dermatology (1), Community Medicine (2), Pathology (1), Transfusion Medicine (1), Anesthesiology (2), General Medicine (1) and Pharmacology (1). College authorities stated that the influx of postgraduate doctors will improve treatment services for outpatients and inpatients, ensuring continuous care even in the absence of senior staff.

In addition to Alappuzha, the NMC has also approved new PG seats for Government Medical Colleges in Kannur (15), Ernakulam (15), Kollam (30), Kozhikode (2), and the Malabar Cancer Centre (2). This expansion is expected to significantly strengthen the medical infrastructure and improve healthcare access across Kerala.

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The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved new postgraduate (PG) medical seats for several Government Medical Colleges in Kerala, including 17 for Government Medical College, Alappuzha, starting this academic year. The allocation of seats across different departments will improve patient care and strengthen medical infrastructure in the state. Other medical institutions to receive increased PG seats include Government Medical Colleges in Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam, Kozhikode, and the Malabar Cancer Centre.

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