AGMC Gets Major Boost in Postgraduate Medical Education: 58 Additional MD/MS Seats Approved by NMC, Total Strength Rises to 153

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, November 6, 2026

Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) has received a significant boost in postgraduate medical education, with the National Medical Commission (NMC) approving an increase of 58 MD/MS postgraduate seats across various medical disciplines for the academic year 2026–27. With this enhancement, the total number of postgraduate seats at the institution has increased from 95 to 153, marking an increase of more than 61 per cent.

According to the discipline-wise seat details released by Agartala Government Medical College on November 6, the increase has been notified in accordance with NMC Letter No. M-19011/20/2025-PGMARB (FTS-8355689), dated November 6, 2026, and Public Notice No. M-19011/20/2025/NMC/PGMARB (FTS-8355689), issued on the same date.

The expansion covers 22 postgraduate disciplines, including several important clinical and non-clinical specialities. The total approved postgraduate intake now stands at 153 seats, comprising 95 existing seats and 58 newly increased seats.

Among the major beneficiaries, MS Obstetrics and Gynaecology has increased from 8 to 12 seats, while MD General Medicine retains 11 seats. MD Community Medicine has increased from 6 to 10 seats, and MD Paediatrics has doubled its intake from 5 to 10 seats. MD Anaesthesiology has increased from 4 to 9 seats, while MS Ophthalmology has risen from 3 to 8 seats.

Similarly, MD Anatomy has increased from 3 to 8 seats, MD Physiology from 3 to 8, MD Pathology from 4 to 8, MD Biochemistry from 4 to 7 and MD Forensic Medicine from 3 to 7 seats. MD Microbiology has increased from 3 to 6 seats, while MD Pharmacology has risen from 4 to 5 seats.

The approved expansion also includes additional seats in several other specialities. MS ENT has increased from 3 to 5 seats, MD TB and Respiratory Diseases from 4 to 5 seats, and MD Dermatology has received 4 seats despite having no existing seats in the previous intake. Likewise, MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has been introduced with 3 seats.

However, no additional seats have been approved in some existing departments. MD General Medicine continues with 11 seats, MS General Surgery with 9, MS Orthopaedics with 5, MD Psychiatry with 3, MD Radio Therapy with 3 and MD Radio-Diagnosis with 7 seats.

The increase in postgraduate seats is an important development for Tripura's medical education sector. A higher intake in MD and MS courses is expected to expand opportunities for medical graduates seeking specialist training within the state and strengthen the academic capacity of Agartala Government Medical College.

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