{
  "id": 14468297,
  "title": "Pune: ESIC Medical College Gets Approval For 50 MBBS Seats From 2027-28, Says CM Devendra Fadnavis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/pune-esic-medical-college-gets-approval-for-50-mbbs-seats-from-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T14:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/pune-esic-medical-college-gets-approval-for-50-mbbs-seats-from-2027-28-says-cm-devendra-fadnavis"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pune's long-standing request for an Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) medical college has gained momentum, with the State Government granting approval for 50 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) seats at the institution from the 2027-28 academic year, announced Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had previously rejected the proposal, but the Medical Council's recent endorsement has brought the much-awaited development. Fadnavis expressed satisfaction, stating that the demand of Pune residents has finally been fulfilled. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Health Minister JP Nadda for their support, as well as Murli Anna, Madhuri Tai, and Dada for their efforts in securing the approval. With the 50 seats anticipated to open in the upcoming academic year, the development is poised to offer more opportunities for aspiring medical students and augment the availability of skilled healthcare professionals. The approval is contingent on the successful execution of the approved plans and the standard admission procedures.",
  "summary": "Pune: Pune's long-pending demand for an Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) medical college has received a boost, with approval granted for 50 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) seats from the academic year 2027-28, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday. Addressing the press in Pune, Fadnavis said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had approved…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}