NMC Allows For-Profit Companies to Set Up Medical Colleges
NMC scraps rule restricting medical college setup to non-profits. New PPP model aims to boost resources & access. Details on the policy shift announced in Vijayawada.
NMC scraps rule restricting medical college setup to non-profits. New PPP model aims to boost resources & access. Details on the policy shift announced in Vijayawada.
The National Medical Commission introduces a Rs 2 lakh registration fee for new medical colleges and approves 450 additional PG seats. Read the full details on the new regulations for 2026-27.
National Medical Commission approves 450+ PG seats for 2025-26, waives 100-seat cap for MBBS expansion, and introduces a Rs 2 lakh registration fee for new medical colleges to ensure serious intent.
The National Medical Commission revoked permission for SMVDIME's MBBS course just four months after approval, citing infrastructure gaps. The college calls the inspection a 'farce' and links the move to protests over Muslim student admissions.
The third round of PG Medical Counselling 2025 is postponed pending a revision of the qualifying percentile. 163 seats remain vacant in Gujarat after two rounds. Get the latest updates here.
The National Medical Commission has revoked permission for MBBS admissions at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi College in Jammu for 2024-25. Students and faculty celebrate the decision, citing long-standing quality concerns.
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National Medical Council cancels MBBS course permission at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute citing infrastructure deficiencies. 44 of 50 admitted students were Muslim, sparking protests. Read the full story.
NMC cancels MBBS course permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute after surprise inspection reveals serious lapses. 50 students for 2025-26 to be shifted. Read the full report.
A shocking case at Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College sees an MBBS student unable to progress beyond the first year for over a decade. The college seeks NMC guidance to resolve this unprecedented regulatory hurdle.
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BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur, seeks NMC's intervention for an MBBS student from 2014 batch who hasn't cleared first year, resides in hostel without paying mess fees. Read the full story.
A student at Baba Raghav Das Medical College in Gorakhpur has remained enrolled in the first-year MBBS for over a decade, exposing a regulatory gap. The college has approached the NMC for a solution.
More than 300 medical professionals across India have sought confidential mental health support from the FAIMA helpline, launched after a series of suicides. Exam stress and workload are key triggers.
Telangana's medical fraternity opposes GO 229, which adds 4 non-doctor bureaucrats to the Medical Council, fearing erosion of professional self-regulation. Read why doctors are demanding its withdrawal.
Delhi High Court upholds dismissal of petition by two JEE aspirants alleging exam discrepancies. Court modifies penalty, orders one month community service instead of fines. Details inside.
Pune police register case against 17 MPSC aspirants for blocking Alka Talkies Chowk, causing major traffic jams. They demand age relaxation & exam postponement. Details inside.
AIADMK's manifesto committee starts a state-wide tour from Jan 7. Party to interview over 9,000 ticket aspirants from Jan 9. Key details on election preparations inside.
Thousands of MPSC aspirants protested in Pune demanding age relaxation for the PSI recruitment exam. Police have filed a case against protesters, while political leaders back the demand. Read the full story.
The new campus of Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) will be formally inaugurated on January 7, ending a long delay. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and CM Siddaramaiah will attend. Read details.
NBEMS's 2026 exam calendar excludes NEET-PG, triggering panic among medical aspirants. This omission, amid a history of delays & court interventions, fuels uncertainty over exam dates & eligibility. Read more.
National Medical Commission adds 171 PG seats across specialties. Counselling can proceed immediately without formal letters. Great news for medical aspirants facing intense competition.
Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College achieves stellar results in Kerala University MD/MS exams, with students securing 26 top ranks. Read about the top performers and their specializations.
Gujarat's undergraduate medical admission process concludes after final counselling round. Only 3 seats remain vacant statewide. Over Rs 25 crore in deposits to be refunded to eligible students. Read details.
Odisha High School Teacher Aspirants' Association protests, urging OSSSC to expedite the long-delayed language teacher recruitment. Candidates demand answer keys and action on delays. Read more.
The National Medical Commission is creating a national pool of government college faculty for surprise inspections to ensure quality. Learn about the new rules for the 2026-27 academic year.
Bihar announces two new government medical colleges in Vaishali and Bhojpur, operational from Jan 2026. Each will have 500 beds and admit 100 MBBS students, marking a major healthcare expansion.
BJP receives massive response with over 1,100 applications for Nashik Municipal Corporation elections, far outpacing rivals. Party faces challenge of managing aspirants as nomination deadline nears. Read the full story.
NMC's MARB invites eligible government medical college faculty to join an assessor pool for inspections, including surprise visits, for AY 2026-27. Apply within 15 days of Dec 22 notice.
Two teenagers preparing for police recruitment were killed by a speeding truck on NH-119 in Rohtas. Angry villagers blocked the highway, demanding stricter traffic enforcement.