By Ekta Purohit New Delhi, November 10, 2026
The Rekha Gupta-led Delhi Government has announced an expansion of medical education capacity, with MBBS seats increasing from 595 to 970. This represents an announced addition of 375 MBBS seats. The initiative aims to create more opportunities for aspiring doctors, strengthen medical training and improve the availability of qualified healthcare professionals.
As part of this broader healthcare expansion, the Delhi Government is also establishing a new medical college at Guru Gobind Singh Government Hospital (GGSGH) in Raghubir Nagar, West Delhi. The proposed medical college will offer 150 MBBS seats and 40 postgraduate seats and will be integrated with a 1,322-bed healthcare complex. The project is aimed at strengthening medical education, expanding specialised treatment facilities and improving access to quality healthcare for residents of West Delhi.
New Medical College to Come Up Across 13 Acres
According to the proposed plan, the medical college will be developed within the existing 13-acre campus of Guru Gobind Singh Government Hospital, in accordance with the guidelines of the National Medical Commission (NMC).
The institution will offer 150 MBBS seats and 40 PG seats, providing opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Integrating the medical college with a large hospital complex will also facilitate clinical training and practical exposure for medical students.
1,322-Bed Integrated Healthcare Complex
The proposed healthcare complex will comprise two major hospital facilities:
- 850-bed General Hospital: To provide comprehensive medical services, specialised treatment, emergency care and critical healthcare facilities.
- 472-bed Mother and Child Hospital: Dedicated to maternal, neonatal and paediatric healthcare, with a focus on improving medical services for women, newborns and children.
Together, these facilities will provide a total capacity of 1,322 beds, significantly strengthening public healthcare infrastructure in West Delhi.
Healthcare Access for Nearly 10 Lakh People
The expansion is particularly important for West Delhi, where Guru Gobind Singh Government Hospital currently serves a population of approximately 10 lakh people.
To further strengthen healthcare access, an additional 850-bed hospital is being developed on approximately eight acres of land in Raghubir Nagar. The expanded infrastructure is expected to improve access to specialised consultations, emergency treatment, critical care and maternal and child healthcare, while helping reduce the pressure on existing government hospitals.
Increase in MBBS and PG Seats Under Rekha Gupta Government
The announced expansion in medical education capacity is as follows:
| Category | Existing seats | Announced seats | Additional seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS (Since 2025) | 595 | 820 | 225 |
| GGSGH (New) | 150 | 150 | |
| Total | 970 | 375 |
Note: These figures represent the announced expansion in medical education capacity and should not be interpreted as confirmation that all additional seats are already operational.
By developing integrated medical education and hospital facilities, the government aims to increase treatment capacity, create more opportunities for future doctors and make quality healthcare more accessible to residents.
