“When we approached government of India for the same, they have officially recognized 50 seats which were earlier tentatively recognized. With this permission, in days to come we can also request government and the MCI for more number of seats,” he said.
The Director said that the institute was trying to get permission for PG and Diploma course in Psychiatry over the last three years. A month ago, the Ministry of Health, Government of India has called the institute for an interview.
“We have requested for two seats each in PG and Diploma,” said Dr Krishnamurthy.