The National Medical Commission (NMC) in India has enacted a significant policy change by removing restrictions on the number of MBBS seats that medical colleges can offer. Effective from the 2024-25 academic year, the NMC has lifted the previous cap of 150 seats per college, allowing both government and private institutions to expand their capacity. This decision is part of a broader effort to address the increasing demand for medical professionals in the country. Additionally, the NMC has eliminated the requirement for states to maintain a ratio of 100 MBBS seats per 10 lakh population, which previously guided the approval of new seats and colleges. By removing this benchmark, the NMC aims to facilitate quicker approvals and enable institutions to expand based on actual healthcare needs. Furthermore, the commission has revised regulations concerning the distance between medical colleges and their teaching hospitals, changing the maximum travel time requirement to a physical distance of 10 km, with a 15 km limit for northeastern and Himalayan states. These changes are expected to simplify infrastructure planning and enhance access to medical education across India.