With the approval from Central Government to convert Diploma seats into PG seats, Telangana state will have more number of seats for PG studies in Medicine. About 250 more seats are likely to be added to the existing strength.
At present, there are 1500 seats in Telangana medical colleges in PG Diploma and Post Graduation levels. This includes seats in all Government and private medical colleges.
Central Government has given the chance to state governments to convert diploma seats to PG seats. All the eligible diploma seats will be converted after scrutiny by the Government.
Many candidates are preferring to pursue PG after MBBS as it will fetch then in getting UGC scale and promotions. Candidates with PG Diplomas can take up teaching in hospitals but they are not considered for promotions.