Agartala Government Medical College postgraduate seats rise to 153
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced the addition of 58 MD/MS seats across 16 specialised disciplines for the 2026-27 academic year.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced on November 6 that the postgraduate seat capacity at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) has risen from 95 to 153. According to The News Mill, the expansion for the 2026-27 academic year includes 58 additional MD/MS seats distributed across 16 specialised disciplines.
Saha, who also holds the health portfolio, stated on Facebook that the increase would provide more opportunities for young people. He said the move would strengthen medical education and the healthcare ecosystem in the state.
The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister JP Nadda for their support regarding medical education and healthcare infrastructure in Tripura. He noted that a stronger medical education system would help build a healthier state.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) had previously increased the number of MBBS seats at AGMC from 150 to 250 for the same 2026-27 academic year.