New Delhi: The Union Health Minister, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, has officially presented the department-wise faculty requirements mandated for medical colleges seeking MBBS admissions, under the Minimum Standard Requirements (MSR) Regulations 2023 issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The information was shared in response to a query raised in the Lok Sabha.
These norms outline the minimum number of Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Tutors/Demonstrators, and Senior Residents required for medical colleges offering 50, 100, 150, 200 and 250 MBBS seats.
Overall Faculty Requirement as per MSR 2023
According to the data tabled in Parliament, the total faculty required for each intake capacity is as follows:
- 50 MBBS Seats:
14 Professors, 20 Associate Professors, 25 Assistant Professors, 15 Tutors/Demonstrators, 23 Senior Residents (Total: 59) - 100 MBBS Seats:
17 Professors, 27 Associate Professors, 41 Assistant Professors, 25 Tutors/Demonstrators, 40 Senior Residents (Total: 85) - 150 MBBS Seats:
19 Professors, 40 Associate Professors, 55 Assistant Professors, 32 Tutors/Demonstrators, 58 Senior Residents (Total: 114) - 200 MBBS Seats:
20 Professors, 51 Associate Professors, 70 Assistant Professors, 40 Tutors/Demonstrators, 73 Senior Residents (Total: 142) - 250 MBBS Seats:
20 Professors, 62 Associate Professors, 86 Assistant Professors, 43 Tutors/Demonstrators, 80 Senior Residents (Total: 168)
Department-Wise Faculty Requirement Under MSR 2023
Below is a summarised and structured section-wise breakup by department, as presented by the Health Minister:
1. Anatomy
Faculty requirement increases progressively from 50 to 250 MBBS seats, starting with:
- 50 seats: 1 Professor, 1 Associate Prof., 2 Assistant Prof., 3 Tutors, 1 SR
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 3 Associate Prof., 5 Assistant Prof., 8 Tutors, 14 SRs
2. Physiology
For:
- 50 seats: 1 Professor, 1 Associate Prof., 1 Assistant Prof., 2 Tutors, 1 SR
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 3 Associate Prof., 5 Assistant Prof., 5 Tutors, 4 SRs
3. Biochemistry
Requirements begin at:
- 50 seats: 1–1–1 faculty distribution
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 3 Associate Prof., 4 Assistant Prof., 4 Tutors, 4 SRs
4. Pharmacology
For:
- 50 seats: 1–1–1 teaching trio and 2 Tutors, 1 SR
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 3 Associate Prof., 4 Assistant Prof., 6 Tutors, 4 SRs
5. Pathology
Faculty expands from:
- 50 seats: 1 Professor, 1 Associate Prof., 1 Assistant Prof.
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 4 Associate Prof., 5 Assistant Prof., 6 Tutors, 4 SRs
6. Microbiology
Ranging from:
- 50 seats: 1 Professor, 1 Associate Prof.
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 3 Associate Prof., 4 Assistant Prof., 5 Tutors, 4 SRs
7. Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Forensic Medicine requirements progress from:
- 50 seats: 1-1-1 faculty set
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 2 Associate Prof., 4 Assistant Prof., 4 Tutors, 4 SRs
8. Community Medicine
Includes one Statistician across all capacities.
- 50 seats: 1 Professor, 1 Associate Prof., 2 Assistant Prof.
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 3 Associate Prof., 6 Assistant Prof., 5 Tutors, 4 SRs
9. General Medicine
Begins with:
- 50 seats: 1 Professor, 1 Associate Prof., 2 Assistant Prof., 2 SRs
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 7 Associate Prof., 8 Assistant Prof., 8 SRs
10. Pediatrics
- 50 seats: 1-1-1 faculty structure
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 3 Associate Prof., 5 Assistant Prof., 4 SRs
11. Dermatology
- 50 seats: No Professor requirement
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 1 Associate Prof., 1 Assistant Prof., 2 SRs
12. Psychiatry
Includes compulsory Clinical Psychologist at all levels.
- 50 & 100 seats: No Professor required
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 1 Associate Prof., 1 Assistant Prof., 2 SRs
13. General Surgery
From:
- 50 seats: 1-1-2 teaching base
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 7 Associate Prof., 8 Assistant Prof., 8 SRs
14. Orthopaedics
Ranges from:
- 50 seats: 1-1-1 faculty
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 3 Associate Prof., 5 Assistant Prof., 4 SRs
15. ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)
Starts with:
- 50 seats: No Professor required
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 2 Associate Prof., 3 Assistant Prof., 3 SRs
16. Ophthalmology
Similarly,
- 50 seats: No Professor requirement
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 2 Associate Prof., 3 Assistant Prof., 3 SRs
17. Obstetrics & Gynaecology
From:
- 50 seats: 0 Professors
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 4 Associate Prof., 5 Assistant Prof., 5 SRs
18. Anaesthesiology
- 50 seats: 1-1-2 faculty
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 5 Associate Prof., 6 Assistant Prof., 5 SRs
19. Radiodiagnosis
- 50 seats: 1-1-1 faculty
- 250 seats: 1 Professor, 2 Associate Prof., 3 Assistant Prof., 3 SRs
20. Dentistry
For Dentistry, the requirement remains minimal:
- 50–150 seats: No Professor required
- 200 & 250 seats: 1 Professor, 1 Associate Prof., 1 Assistant Prof.
Conclusion
The Union Health Minister’s detailed breakdown provides clear guidance for institutions seeking approval for MBBS seats under the NMC’s MSR 2023 standards. These revised norms aim to ensure adequate faculty strength, improved teaching quality, and standardised medical education across India.
