Agartala, Nov 6 : The Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) has increased its postgraduate MD and MS seats from 95 to 153 for the 2026-27 academic session, creating additional opportunities for medical graduates and strengthening specialist healthcare education in Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The expansion covers 16 specialised disciplines and is expected to enhance the availability of advanced medical education in the northeastern state, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Describing the development as a significant milestone, Saha said the increased intake capacity would enable more aspiring doctors from Tripura and other parts of the country to pursue specialised medical training within the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said strengthening postgraduate medical education was essential for developing a skilled workforce of specialist doctors who could serve in hospitals, medical colleges and healthcare institutions across Tripura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The chief minister said the expansion would also contribute to improving healthcare delivery by increasing the availability of trained specialists in different branches of medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The enhanced capacity is expected to benefit medical graduates seeking higher education within the state, reducing the need for many aspiring doctors to move to other parts of the country for postgraduate studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Saha attributed the achievement to the continued support of the Centre and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister J P Nadda for their assistance in strengthening medical education and healthcare infrastructure in Tripura.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said sustained investment in medical education and healthcare facilities was crucial for building a stronger and more resilient healthcare system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The chief minister emphasised that increasing postgraduate seats would have long-term benefits, as doctors receiving specialised training within the state could contribute to improving medical services in government hospitals and other healthcare institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The expansion comes amid efforts to strengthen medical education infrastructure in Tripura and improve access to specialised healthcare services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the latest addition of 58 seats, AGMC has taken another step towards expanding its academic capacity and producing more specialist doctors to meet the growing healthcare requirements of the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The increase in postgraduate seats is also expected to strengthen Tripura’s position as a medical education destination in the Northeast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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