The Medical Council of India (MCI) on Friday approved a proposal to increase MBBS seats in SCB Medical College Hospital, Cuttack by 100 seats from current 150 to 250.
Earlier in the day, the State Assembly witnessed a heated debate on the allegations that
the MCI has withdrawn sanctions for the seat increase. Members cutting across party lines expressed concern over
the issue.
Minister Health and Family Welfare Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak informed the House that out of the 17 conditions laid down by MCI, the Government had fulfilled 14 while promising to fulfill the other three conditions like a State of the art auditorium, lecture theatre and central library within six months.
The first phase counselling for admissions to undergraduate medical and dental courses in the State was over on July 3.
The final phase counseling would be held on September 30.