NMC Action Puts 150 MBBS Students' Future in Jeopardy
The National Medical Commission's decision to not renew permission for GMC Anantnag's MBBS program leaves 150 students in limbo. Read about the crisis and the administration's response.
The National Medical Commission's decision to not renew permission for GMC Anantnag's MBBS program leaves 150 students in limbo. Read about the crisis and the administration's response.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah announces supernumerary seats for affected medical students, demands accountability at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College. Read the full story.
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.
A 21-year-old woman endured severe pain for 75 days after a gauze was left inside her post-delivery at Wayanad Medical College. Protests erupt demanding action against alleged negligence.
Vijayapura residents demand a fully government-run medical college, opposing the PPP model. Police action against protesters and arrests have intensified the agitation. Read more.
The National Medical Council revoked permission for the MBBS course at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute, citing infrastructure flaws. College officials call it a 'farce', alleging political influence from protests against Muslim students. Read the full st
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.
Telangana's medical JAC announces a statewide black badge protest starting Wednesday against GO 229, which they say undermines the Telangana Medical Council's autonomy. Doctors assure patient care will not be affected.
Lal Bahadur Shastri Medical College expels three students after a ragging probe. Two seniors suspended for assault, junior also penalized for dubious role. Details inside.
The National Medical Commission has revoked permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi College of Nursing. All 100 MBBS students will be shifted to GMC Jammu by 2026. Details inside.
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.
Students at Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak launch an indefinite dharna, demanding resolution of hostel problems and better facilities. Read the full story.
Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib writes to PM Modi and S Jaishankar, urging immediate diplomatic action to ensure the safety of Indian medical students in Iran amid violent protests. Read more.
NMC clarifies Indian students who began pre-medical studies abroad before Nov 2021 can qualify via older FMGE, not FMGL 2021. Must complete an extra internship year. Get details.
MPSC sub-inspector aspirants held a late-night protest in Pune against delayed recruitment and age limit issues. They demand a one-year age relaxation. Read about the political reactions and police case.
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.
A woman police constable was stripped & assaulted during a violent anti-mining protest in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh on Dec 27. The video sparked outrage. Read details.
Police detained 22 protestors in Vijayapura after a 106-day agitation against a PPP-model medical college turned violent, with alleged assaults on officers. The forum demands a written government guarantee.
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.
NMC clarifies foreign medical graduates must complete a one-year internship in India for registration. Key details on eligibility, dates, and compliance for affected students.