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.
CM Siddaramaiah breaks D Devaraj Urs's record as Karnataka's longest-serving Chief Minister. He inaugurated HIMS in Haveri and announced a new super speciality hospital, pledging improved healthcare across districts.
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 high-level UP delegation led by CM's advisor Awnish Awasthi met top pharma firms in Hyderabad to attract investments in manufacturing & research. Companies invited to Feb 3 Pharma Conclave in Lucknow.
Hyderabad pediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh's 8-year campaign against sugary drinks falsely marketed as ORS culminates in a landmark FSSAI decision. She urges young doctors to lead with ethics.
IIT Ropar pioneers a Centre for Yogic Sciences, blending ancient wisdom with modern research. Explore how this initiative will transform education and wellness in India.
The BJP gears up for its first-ever state conference in Punjab on April 27-28, aiming to galvanize workers and project a strong alternative. Key leaders to attend.
Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) Jaipur has published results for D.Pharmacy, M.Sc, B.Sc, and DM courses for Nov 2025 exams. Check scores at ruhsraj.org.in.
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.
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.
BJP's Nitin Nabin is expected to be formally elected party president before the January budget session, marking a significant organizational overhaul and generational change. Get the full details here.
Jharkhand health department begins groundwork for kidney transplants at Rims, aiming to keep patients from seeking treatment outside the state. A key meeting is set for Jan 9.
Dr NTR University of Health Sciences signs MoU with QPR Institute India to provide structured mental health and suicide prevention training to all first-year MBBS students in Andhra Pradesh from 2025-26.
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.
Jharkhand's 108 ambulance service received 345 road accident calls on New Year's Eve, a sharp rise from daily average. RIMS also reported a 10% increase in trauma cases. Read the full report.
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.
AKTU partners with National Forensic Sciences University to advance forensic science education and research. Learn how this collaboration will enhance technology in criminal justice.
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.
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences in Ranchi reduces Vishram Griha charges from Rs 100 to Rs 25, offering major relief to families of poor patients. New agency to manage the 310-bed facility.
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.