Question : SEATS OF M.D. IN MEDICAL COLLEGES

(a) the number of seats of M.D. in Nephrology, Neurology, Cardiology and Oncology available in medical colleges in the country, medical college and State/UT-wise;

(b) whether the number of M.D. passing out every year from medical colleges is adequate to meet their requirement in the country;

(c) if so, the details thereof indicating the number of M.D. passed out from medical colleges in the country during each of the last three years and the current year; and

(d) if not, the corrective measures taken/ proposed by the Government in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)

(a) The number of seats in Nephrology, Neurology, Cardiology & Oncology Super Specialties available in medical colleges in the country are at Annexed.

(b)to(d): Intake capacity of postgraduate and Super speciality seats in medical colleges during last three academic year and the current year is as follows:

S.No.	Academic Year	Intake capacity
1.	2010-11	18972
2.	2011-12	21407
3.	2012-13	22850
4.	2013-14	23931