Nadda reviews Madhya Pradesh health sector; state's MBBS seats rise to 6,120
On 18 September 2026, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to review the state's health sector and praised its use of the PPP model for medical colleges.
Summary
The Madhya Pradesh health review noted that the state raised its MBBS seats from 5,600 to 6,120 in 2026, adding 520 seats in a year. Medical colleges are being set up under a PPP model in Dhar, Panna, Katni and Betul, targeted by December 2027. As per SRS 2022â24, Madhya Pradesh's Maternal Mortality Ratio fell by 7 points to 135 per lakh live births.
Key facts
- MBBS seats
- 5,600 → 6,120 in 2026 (+520)
- PPP medical colleges
- Dhar, Panna, Katni, Betul â target December 2027
- MMR (SRS 2022â24)
- 135 per lakh live births (down 7 points)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
As per the Union Health Ministry's review of 18 September 2026, how many MBBS seats does Madhya Pradesh now have?
Show answer
Correct answer: B â 6,120
Madhya Pradesh increased its MBBS seats from 5,600 to 6,120 in 2026.