NMC approves 150 MBBS seats at Alva’s Institute of Medical Sciences from this academic year
The National Medical Commission has approved 150 MBBS seats for Alva’s Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre starting in the 2026-27 academic year. This development is expected to expand medical education opportunities in coastal Karnataka.
Why it matters
Increasing the number of medical seats is a key strategy for addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals and improving medical infrastructure in the region.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has accorded approval to Alva’s Education Foundation, Moodbidri, to admit 150 students to the MBBS course at its newly established Alva’s Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (AIMSRC), Mijar, from the academic year 2026-27.
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