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Major Setback for Medical Aspirants in Gujarat
In a significant move affecting medical education in Gujarat, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has cancelled a total of 250 MBBS seats across three medical colleges in the state following recent inspections that revealed serious irregularities. The Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in Kalol has faced the most severe consequences, with its entire intake of 150 seats reduced to zero for the upcoming academic year.
Details of Seat Cancellation
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Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Kalol:
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Previous intake: 150 seats
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2025 intake: 0 seats
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Reason: Large-scale irregularities and failure to meet basic infrastructural and faculty standards
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Amreli Medical College:
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Previous intake: 200 seats
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2025 intake: 150 seats
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Dr Kiran C Patel Medical College and Research Institute, Surat:
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Previous intake: 200 seats
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2025 intake: 150 seats
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Altogether, Gujarat will offer approximately 7,000 MBBS seats this year, a reduction of 250 from the previous cycle.
Nationwide Impact
Gujarat is not alone in facing these seat cuts. As per recent reports, the NMC has cancelled more than 6,000 MBBS seats from over 700 medical colleges across India. The reductions follow nationwide inspections aimed at ensuring strict adherence to standards in medical education, including adequate faculty, proper hospital setups, and reliable data submission from institutions.
Reasons Behind the NMC’s Decision
The NMC’s inspections revealed a range of deficiencies, such as:
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Lack of infrastructure
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Shortage of qualified faculty
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Deficiency in hospital facilities
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Mismanagement and submission of unreliable data
Despite repeated warnings, several colleges did not make the required improvements, prompting the NMC to take decisive action by reducing or cancelling seat allotments.
Financial Support Notes
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Amreli and Bharuch medical colleges (Brownfield category) received Rs75 crore each in government aid.
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Kalol’s Swaminarayan Medical College (Greenfield category) received Rs45 crore in government support.
Institutes Allotted Zero MBBS Seats in 2025
Other than Kalol, eight additional institutions across India received zero MBBS seats this year, highlighting the nationwide nature of the NMC’s enforcement effort.
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available information as of July 24, 2025, sourced from Medical Dialogues. For the most accurate and updated details on MBBS seat allocation and medical college status, please refer to official announcements from the National Medical Commission and the Medical Counselling Committee. The intent of this article is informational, and it should not be used as the sole basis for educational or career decisions.
