Gorakhpur: In a significant boost to medical education in Uttar Pradesh, three new medical colleges in Gorakhpur division are set to begin MBBS admissions this year.
The new medical colleges have been established in Kushinagar, Maharajganj, and Gorakhpur districts under the public-private partnership (PPP) model. This expansion has transformed Gorakhpur division into a major hub for medical education in the past seven years under the Yogi government.
Expanding Medical Education in the Region
With the addition of these three new institutions, the four districts of the Gorakhpur division will now have a total of five medical colleges:
✅ Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College, Gorakhpur (Established before 2017)
✅ Maharshi Devraha Baba Medical College, Deoria (Already functional)
✅ Mahayogi Gorakhnath University, Gorakhpur (First private medical college in the district)
✅ KMC Medical College and Hospital, Maharajganj
✅ Kushinagar Medical College
Increased MBBS Seats for Aspiring Doctors
The National Medical Commission (NMC) granted permission to seven new medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh on July 31. The newly approved Mahayogi Gorakhnath University will be Gorakhpur’s first private medical college, starting with 50 MBBS seats.
🔹 Gorakhpur District:
- BRD Medical College: 150 MBBS seats
- AIIMS, Gorakhpur: 125 MBBS seats
- Mahayogi Gorakhnath University: 50 MBBS seats
- Total: 325 new doctors trained annually
🔹 Maharajganj District:
- KMC Medical College and Hospital: 150 MBBS seats
- Staff: 212 staff members, 21 HoDs already appointed
- Admissions: To begin after NEET counseling
🔹 Kushinagar District:
- Principal Dr. RK Shahi confirmed that the administrative and college buildings have been completed
- ₹16 crore allocated for purchasing and installing medical equipment
A Boon for Medical Education and Healthcare
With these new medical colleges, Gorakhpur division will now produce 675 doctors annually, significantly improving healthcare access and medical education in the region. The expansion is expected to address doctor shortages and enhance medical facilities for residents.
