The combination of GTB Hospital, DSCI, and RGSSH on the AIIMS model, according to Delhi CM, will increase medical education, research, and healthcare capability.
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated that a significant increase in MBBS and postgraduate seats is anticipated as a result of the proposed merger of Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi State Cancer Institute, and Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital to establish an independent institution based on the All India Institute of Medical Sciences model. This will allow more doctors to receive specialized training and improve the quality of healthcare.
The strategy focuses on increasing medical education and encouraging research in addition to enhancing healthcare delivery. According to Ms. Gupta, “the integration plan will help position Delhi as a leading national center for medical education, research, and advanced healthcare services.”
In addition to stating that work are underway to transform the Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences into a second National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, the Chief Minister this week suggested the merger in order to better utilize resources.
Following integration, faculty members—including assistant professors, associate professors, and professors—will be combined, automatically boosting the number of postgraduate places, according to a statement from Ms. Gupta. Strong potential for future MBBS seat expansion will also be created by an increase in bed strength, patient load, and faculty numbers. In order to provide a better learning environment for students, the government intends to build lecture halls, contemporary labs, dorms, and other academic facilities, according to Ms. Gupta.
The government wants to maximize the use of faculty, infrastructure, and cutting-edge medical equipment by combining institutions, she continued, giving students greater training and more chances for research. According to Ms. Gupta, “the government’s goal is to strengthen healthcare systems in the capital while taking medical education to new heights, ensuring Delhi emerges as a frontrunner in both treatment and medical research.”