Hyderabad: The Telangana government has decided to introduce English training for poor medical students in government and private medical colleges. The initiative aims to help students from rural and economically weaker backgrounds overcome language barriers.
Over the last two years, the state established nine new medical colleges. This expansion raised the total number of government medical colleges to 35. In addition, the state has 26 private medical colleges. Together, these institutions offer over 9,000 MBBS seats.
Students from rural areas are now securing MBBS admissions in government colleges. Many are also entering private colleges through the convenor quota. This shift has increased access to medical education.
English training for poor medical students to ease academic stress
After SC categorisation, more students from underprivileged backgrounds gained MBBS admissions. However, many struggled due to limited exposure to English. Since colleges teach classes and medical terminology in English, several students failed to fully grasp lessons. As a result, many faced stress and loss of confidence.
Officials said language barriers also affected peer communication. In some cases, students dropped out midway. Others failed examinations despite strong academic ability.
To address these concerns, the government decided to introduce spoken English training. The Health Minister directed officials to arrange English classes for first- and second-year MBBS students. The department will appoint trained teachers for this purpose. Through this move, the government aims to help students overcome language challenges and continue their studies with confidence.
