Assam health and finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced during a press meet at Janata Bhawan that the number of medical seats in Assam has been increased by 100.
The State Government also announced a new reservation quota in Medical seats for 3 Assamese communities- Eight seats for Koch Rajbongshi, five for Ahom, and 4 for the Chutia community.
The Reserved seats will fall under the OBC category. However, there will be no seat deduction for the general quota.
He also added that admission to Diphu Medical College will start.