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.
Exclusive: SMVDIME sought to place all MBBS seats under All India Quota to change classroom demographics, but faced triple rejection from central authorities before protests erupted. Details inside.
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.
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.
Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal inaugurated a modern 1.5 Tesla MRI centre at Tinsukia Medical College & Hospital, enhancing diagnostic services in Upper Assam and reducing patient travel.
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.
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.
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.
Odisha's Higher Education Dept mandates at least one functional toilet for girl students in every college, addressing sanitation complaints. A standardized design will ensure timely implementation. #Odisha #Education #Sanitation
Punjab & Haryana High Court to hear plea on March 10 seeking adequate, cashless ESIC healthcare for workers. Hearing postponed from Dec due to staff strike.
A 24-year-old pregnant woman in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli died after walking 6km through forest due to lack of medical facilities. Her baby also died. Read about the healthcare crisis in remote villages.
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.
As manufacturing and IT face headwinds, India's next growth engine could be medical tourism. With skilled doctors and cost advantage, India aims to capture 25-30% of the $100B global market by 2030. Discover the potential.
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.
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear facilities under a 1988 pact on New Year's Day. This crucial annual practice persists despite strained ties, aiming to prevent attacks. Learn why it's a key confidence-building measure.
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations on New Year's Day under a bilateral agreement. The MEA confirmed the annual exchange aimed at preventing attacks. Read the full report.
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of nuclear installations under a 1988 pact, a key confidence-building measure. This marks the 35th uninterrupted annual exchange since 1992.
Haryana produces champion athletes like Neeraj Chopra, yet faces a critical shortage of sports infrastructure. Can the state build facilities to match its talent?
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.
Bengaluru is transforming its sports infrastructure to host global events like the Olympics. Plans include world-class stadiums, upgraded tracks, and modern facilities for football, hockey, and athletics. #Bengaluru #SportsHub
Sabarimala temple opens for Makaravilakku festival at 5 pm Tuesday. Health dept deploys extensive medical facilities, ambulances & food safety teams for devotees. Details inside.
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.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated digital and science facilities worth ₹18 lakh at a Zilla Parishad school in Andhra Pradesh. She urged students to pursue higher education and excel in sports to bring global recognition to India.
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.