MCI permits MKCG Medical College to raise intake

Berhampur: The Medical Council of India (MCI) has given permission to the MKCG Medical College, Berhampur to admit 150 students from the current academic year. The number of seats in the medical college was increased from 107 to 150 in 2007. The MCI has recommended the Government to admit students as per the enhanced capacity this year. Meanwhile, the MCI has deferred its decision to increase the seat strength in SCB Medical College at Cuttack. 'The decision is likely to be taken within the next two weeks after getting some information from the State Government. The MCI has decided to renew the permission for admission of students against the increased intake (from 107 to 150) for the MKCG Medical College this year based on the report of an inspection team of the council and the report of the State Government. The team was satisfied with the infrastructure facilities available in the college and had recommended favourably. On the basis of recommendations given by the MCI, the Government would permit the medical college to admit 150 students this year.

Source: Business Standard, Odishatoday