STATE : The Central government has approved an increase in the number of seats at Agartala Government Dental College from 50 to 63 for the academic session 2025-26. A letter has been issued from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to the principal of Agartala Dental College.

The permission of the Central Government is accorded initially for a period of one year and will be renewed on yearly basis subject to the verification of the achievement of annual targets as indicated in your scheme. The process of renewal of permission in the original intake capacity will continue till such time the expansion of its facilities is completed, as stated in the letter.

Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha shared the news on his social media and expressed his gratitude to Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji & Hon’ble Union Health Minister Shri @JPNadda Ji for increasing BDS seats at Agartala Government Dental College from 50 to 63 for the academic session 2025-26.

He mentioned that this will significantly benefit the state’s students aspiring to be admitted to Dental College.