Pandit Ram Sumer Shukla Memorial Government Medical College in Rudrapur has received approval to begin with 100 MBBS seats from the 2027-28 academic session, a development expected to expand medical education opportunities in Udham Singh Nagar district.

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued an order on Wednesday directing the National Medical Commission (NMC) to allow the establishment of the new medical college with 100 seats. The decision followed the institution’s second appeal against the earlier rejection of its application.

Approval follows appeals process

The college had initially applied for 100 MBBS seats from the 2026-27 academic session. The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) rejected that application on 12 July.

The college then filed its first appeal before the NMC on 27 July. The commission rejected that appeal on 19 August. After that decision, the institution submitted a second appeal to the central government on 11 September.

The Health and Family Welfare Ministry’s order, issued on behalf of Kumar Rahul, said the central government had considered the second appeal and instructed the NMC to permit the college’s establishment with 100 seats for the 2027-28 academic session.

Faculty and facilities reviewed

The decision followed a joint meeting of the TEG and COO on 25 September. The review found that the college currently had 41 faculty members, while 17 additional faculty members were expected to join soon.

The review also recorded sufficient progress in infrastructure, clinical facilities and equipment. These developments supported the recommendation to allow the college to begin from the next academic session.

The government also considered the fact that undergraduate counselling was already at an advanced stage. Because of that timing, the recommendation was approved for the 2027-28 session rather than the earlier 2026-27 session.

What the decision means

The approval clears the way for Rudrapur Medical College to operate with 100 MBBS seats from the 2027-28 academic session. The NMC has been directed to take the necessary steps for the approval to take effect.

For students and families in Udham Singh Nagar, the decision creates a local option for medical education once the college begins admissions under the approved arrangement. The available information confirms the seat approval and proposed session, but does not provide an admission schedule or fee details.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the order had paved the way for the Rudrapur medical college to operate with 100 MBBS seats from the 2027-28 academic session. He said the central government had issued the necessary directions to the NMC.

Conclusion

The central government has approved the route for Rudrapur Medical College to begin with 100 MBBS seats from the 2027-28 academic session, after reviewing its second appeal, faculty position and progress in infrastructure, clinical facilities and equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many MBBS seats have been approved?

The college has received approval for 100 MBBS seats.

Q. From which academic session will the seats be available?

The approval is for the 2027-28 academic session.

Q. Which institution will oversee the next approval steps?

The National Medical Commission has been directed to take the necessary steps.

Q. Why was the 2026-27 application not approved earlier?

The MARB rejected the application on 12 July, and the NMC later rejected the college’s first appeal on 19 August.

Q. When did the college submit its second appeal?

The college filed its second appeal before the central government on 11 September.

Q. How many faculty members are currently available?

The review found 41 faculty members at the college, with 17 more expected to join soon.

Q. What facilities were reviewed before the decision?

The review considered infrastructure, clinical facilities and equipment, along with the available faculty.