Himachal Pradesh to Add 320 New PG Medical Seats in Major Expansion

Expansion of Medical Education in Himachal Pradesh

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has approved the addition of 320 new postgraduate (PG) medical seats across six medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh. According to Union Health Minister JP Nadda, this initiative is supported by a grant of approximately ₹415 crore aimed at bolstering the state's medical infrastructure and increasing the number of specialist doctors.

Seat Distribution by College

The approved seats will be distributed among the following medical institutions:

• Shimla: 91 seats
• Hamirpur: 57 seats
• Tanda: 57 seats
• Mandi: 55 seats
• Nahan: 32 seats
• Chamba: 28 seats

Implementation and Context

This proposal, initially submitted by the state government on June 23, was further discussed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during the AIIMS Bilaspur convocation in October.

While this approval is a significant step toward improving medical education in the state, candidates should note that the availability of these seats for the NEET PG 2026 admissions will depend on the completion of infrastructure development, faculty recruitment, and necessary accreditations by the relevant regulatory bodies.

Broader National Goal

This development is part of a larger federal initiative announced by Minister JP Nadda, which aims to create 10,000 additional undergraduate and postgraduate medical seats across the country over five years, with a total budgetary provision of approximately ₹15,000 crore.

Prospective students are advised to check official notices from the health ministry and relevant medical education portals for updates on seat commencement and counseling procedures.