India expands medical education; number of medical colleges more than doubled since 2014

Number of medical colleges in India increased from 387 in 2014 to 844 in 2026.

Undergraduate MBBS seats grew from 51,348 to 1,39,489 over the same period.

Postgraduate medical seats rose from 31,185 to 86,360.

Family Adoption Programme integrated into MBBS curriculum, with students adopting families in villages for health follow-ups.

District Residency Programme mandates three-month posting for postgraduate students at district hospitals to strengthen rural healthcare.