Delhi govt proposes 108 PG, DNB, fellowship seats to boost healthcare capacity

The Delhi government has proposed a total of 108 postgraduate, Diplomate of National Board (DNB) and fellowship seats across its medical institutions to strengthen healthcare delivery and medical education in the national capital, officials said.

Of the total 108 seats, 67 are for MD/MS programmes, 36 for DNB courses and five are fellowship positions.

The proposal has been put forward by the Health Department under the Delhi government.

Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said the expansion would help build a strong pool of specialised doctors and improve patient care.

“The expansion of PG, DNB and fellowship seats is a significant step towards strengthening Delhi’s healthcare ecosystem. These seats will help in training a robust pool of highly skilled and specialised doctors, ensuring better patient care and improved health outcomes for the citizens of Delhi,” he said.

According to officials, the proposed seats are distributed across 10 government medical and teaching institutions, marking a major expansion in advanced medical training capacity.

Among institutions, Maulana Azad Medical College has been allocated 35 MD/MS seats, while Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College has been allotted 24 MD/MS seats.

Indira Gandhi Medical College has received 18 DNB seats and Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital eight DNB seats.

Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital has been allocated two DNB seats along with three fellowship positions, while University College of Medical Sciences, in association with GTB Hospital, has been allotted four MD/MS seats.

Additionally, Guru Gobind Singh Government Hospital has received two DNB seats, Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital four DNB seats, and Bhagwan Mahavir Hospital two DNB seats.

Delhi State Cancer Institute has been allocated four MD/MS seats along with two Fellowship positions.

Officials said the move is aimed at enhancing specialised medical training and addressing the growing healthcare needs of the city.