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Andhra Pradesh gets 424 additional PG medical seats

The Hindu Nov 07, 2026 at 06:45 PM IST India

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Andhra Pradesh has received approval for 424 additional postgraduate medical seats for the 2026-27 academic year, raising the state's total capacity to 4,196. The National Medical Commission sanctioned these additions, which will be integrated into the second phase of admissions counseling in November.

Key takeaways

  • The state's total PG medical seats will increase to 4,196 for the 2026-27 academic year.
  • Government medical colleges received 162 new seats, while private institutions secured the remaining 262.
  • The National Medical Commission approved the expansion, which will be included in the second counseling phase.
  • Government Medical College, Vizianagaram, received the highest increase among public institutions with 28 new seats.
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