Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board begins online applications for 1445 Junior Resident positions in government medical institutions. MBBS graduates with MCI/NMC registration can apply by February 6, 2026.
Patna High Court ruled that Aadhaar-based face reading attendance with GPS tracking for medical college doctors in Bihar is constitutional and does not violate privacy rights.
Bihar BCECEB has released the Junior Resident Recruitment 2026 notification for 1445 posts. MBBS graduates can apply online based on merit without any written exam.
A new analysis shows AI-augmented research triples paper output and quintuples citations, but shrinks topic diversity and reduces scientist engagement by 22%.
YSR Congress Party leaders staged statewide Bhogi protests, burning government orders to oppose shifting proposed medical colleges to PPP mode, calling it anti-poor and harmful to public healthcare.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announces the state government is stopping plans to establish medical colleges through public-private partnerships.
The Telangana Teaching Govt Doctors Association demands earned leave encashment for all medical college faculty, parity with NIMS, a special transfer policy, and separate pay scales. Read their key demands.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini pitched for substantial central assistance for medical colleges, farmland revival, and logistics hubs in a pre-budget meeting with FM Nirmala Sitharaman. Read his key demands.
Karnataka govt will submit proposals for new medical colleges in Ramanagara & Bagalkot. Kanakapura plan deferred, Vijayapura PPP model on hold. Details on infrastructure & seat enhancement.
Bihar's medical education set for massive expansion. Health Minister Mangal Pandey announces 7 new colleges this year, aiming for 48 total, with equal PG seats for UG students as part of PM Modi's vision for a healthier India.
Tamil Nadu Health Secretary P Senthilkumar urges state-run medical colleges to become research centres focusing on AI, climate change & NCDs. Learn about the state's healthcare vision.
Odisha plans to add 502 PG seats in government medical colleges. DMET urges urgent action to meet NMC deadlines. Learn which institutions will benefit.
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.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces a new senior residency policy, expands PG courses, and recruits 1000 Rogi Mitras to boost healthcare. Read about the state's major medical reforms.
Andhra Pradesh High Court questions YSRCP's fresh PIL against PPP model medical colleges, asks state govt to respond. Hearing adjourned for six weeks.
India's Centre has overhauled its HRD Scheme for health research to decentralize medical research, supporting students, young doctors, and women scientists nationwide. Learn how this move aims to build a robust research ecosystem beyond top institutes.
India's National Medical Commission integrates clinical research into core medical curriculum. Learn how this major policy shift will transform medical education and innovation.
Karnataka's Collegiate Education Dept mandates government degree colleges to achieve minimum 75% admission rates. Colleges below target must improve, others aim for 10% growth. Read the full directive.
Discover why mice are indispensable for medical research, from developing cancer drugs to creating COVID-19 vaccines. Learn about their genetic similarities to humans and ethical research standards.
Manu Joseph argues that billionaire longevity quests, our peaceful nature, and Trump's immigration crackdown are unexpectedly creating a better, healthier world. Discover the hidden optimism.
Dakshina Kannada's pre-university education department takes action against private colleges for not conducting mandatory preparatory exams from Jan 2. Details on the crackdown and official response.
TTGDA urges Telangana govt to clear long-standing dues for teaching doctors, including UGC PRC arrears from 2016 and DA arrears. Pending CPS credits add to financial strain.
RailTel secures a Rs 56.71 crore project to implement a Hospital Management Information System across seven major medical colleges in Assam, aiming to modernize patient care and hospital operations.
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.
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.
Telangana govt launches comprehensive super-specialty services in district teaching hospitals to stop patient referrals to Hyderabad, easing burden on city facilities and families.
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.
Federal research funding cuts under Trump disrupted US universities. Pittsburgh lost $24M & 104 jobs. Academic freedom and critical health disparity studies are under threat. Explore the impact.
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.
Odisha's DMET will assess 14 government medical colleges for potential MBBS seat increase after NMC extended relaxed intake norms for 2026-27. Application window opens Dec 29.