PG Medical Seat Vacancies Spike to Over 17,000 Nationwide
Vacant PG medical seats after first counselling round jumped from 11,629 in 2021 to 17,619 in 2025. Maharashtra leads with highest vacancies as cut-offs drop sharply across categories.
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Karnataka HC Scraps Bengaluru-Mysuru Corridor Project
The Karnataka High Court has directed the state government to scrap the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor project, citing minimal progress since 1995 and extensive litigation.
New School Assessment Policy Aims for Stress-Free Learning
India's education system introduces a transformative assessment policy focusing on diagnostic, transparent, and stress-free evaluation methods to enhance student learning outcomes.
Delhi Govt Hospitals MRI, CT Scan Crisis Forces Patients to Private Centers
A deepening diagnostic crisis plagues Delhi's government hospitals. Critical MRI and CT scan services face years-long waits, forcing patients to pay privately or risk permanent health damage. Delhi High Court questions government claims.
ICMR's Single Test for Multiple Infections Aims to Speed Diagnosis
ICMR plans a multiplex diagnostic test to detect several infections at once, reducing delays and curbing unnecessary antibiotic use that fuels antimicrobial resistance.
ICMR Study to Set Health Norms for Indian Children
ICMR selects 11 medical institutions for a groundbreaking study to establish India-specific health reference values for children and adolescents, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy nationwide.
500-bed Medical College in Dumraon to be ready by 2026
A new 500-bed medical college in Dumraon, Buxar, promises advanced healthcare for Western Bihar by 2026, cutting travel to Patna. Read about this game-changer.
AIIMS Uses AI to Read X-Rays, Cuts Report Time to Minutes
AIIMS Delhi adopts FDA-approved AI to generate provisional chest X-ray reports in 5-10 mins, tackling backlog of 1000 daily scans. Tool aids triage, boosts accuracy, but radiologists have final say.
Kanakapura Misses Medical College Bus Again
Kanakapura's hopes for a government medical college are dashed as the taluk hospital fails to meet readiness criteria. Learn about the delays and the community's reaction.
Karnataka Seeks NMC Nod for 2 New Govt Medical Colleges
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.
Navy's 5-Day Medical Camp in Lakshadweep from Jan 12
Indian Navy launches a 5-day joint services medical camp in Lakshadweep from Jan 12-16, offering specialist care and surgeries. Read about this healthcare outreach initiative.
Odisha Plans 502 New PG Medical Seats in Govt Colleges
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 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 Rs 2 Lakh Fee for New MBBS Colleges, 450 PG Seats
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.
NMC Adds 450 PG Seats, Sets Rs 2 Lakh Fee for New MBBS Colleges
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.
Vaishno Devi Medical College Loses NMC Nod Amid Protests
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.
PG Medical Counselling 2025 Round 3 Delayed
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.
NMC rescinds MBBS nod to Vaishno Devi Medical College
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.
Piduguralla Medical College MBBS Admissions from 2026
AP govt greenlights Piduguralla Government Medical College, starting 100 MBBS seats in 2026-27. CM Naidu approves ₹195 Cr central funds for 420-bed hospital & staff recruitment.
NMC withdraws MBBS permission from Vaishno Devi medical college
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 Withdraws MBBS Permission from J&K Medical College
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.
Advanced MRI Centre Opens at Tinsukia Medical College & Hospital
Assam's Health Minister Ashok Singhal inaugurates a state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla MRI centre at Tinsukia Medical College. This facility promises precise diagnostics, affordability, and reduced patient travel. Read more about this healthcare milestone.
Hospitals Go All-In on AI: Speed, Savings & Scary Mistakes
From reading X-rays in 45 seconds to fighting insurance denials, AI is transforming Indian healthcare. But as 27% of health systems adopt it, experts warn of deskilling and fabricated data. Explore the promise and perils.
MBBS Student in First Year for 10+ Years at Gorakhpur College
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.
MBBS student stuck in first year for 10 years, NMC help sought
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.
MBBS Student in First Year for 11 Years, College Seeks NMC Help
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.
Telangana Doctors Oppose GO 229, Fear Bureaucratic Control
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.
RIMS Ranchi 2026 Plan: New ICU, Cancer Care, More Seats
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi announces a major expansion plan for 2026, including new ICU buildings, linear accelerators for cancer, and 103 new staff posts. Read about the full roadmap to enhance healthcare.
Haveri Medical College Campus Inauguration on Jan 7
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.
Govt Medical College Thiruvananthapuram Secures 26 University Ranks
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.
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