Agartala, 6th November 2026 : Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) has witnessed a major expansion in its postgraduate medical education capacity, with the number of MD/MS seats increasing from 95 to 153 for the 2026-27 academic session, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha announced on Friday.
Sharing the development, the Chief Minister said that the college had secured an additional 58 postgraduate seats across 16 specialised medical disciplines, marking a significant step towards strengthening higher medical education in the state.
Dr. Saha said the increased intake would open up more opportunities for aspiring doctors, particularly the youth of Tripura, while also contributing to the development of skilled medical professionals.
He further noted that the expansion would reinforce the state’s medical education infrastructure and help strengthen the overall healthcare delivery system by increasing the availability of specialised medical expertise.
The Chief Minister also expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda for their continued support and guidance in expanding medical education facilities and improving healthcare infrastructure in Tripura.
Emphasising the long-term significance of the development, Dr. Saha said that expanding postgraduate medical education would play an important role in building a stronger healthcare system and ensuring better medical services for the people of the state.
