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.
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 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.
A forensic audit of Telangana's Dharani portal has flagged suspicious land transfers. The Kerala agency's report is set for cabinet review, with the probe expanding to more districts. Read the full findings.
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.
Bangalore Development Authority requests IISc for a comprehensive quality audit of asphalting works in Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout. Read the full details.
NFRA releases its second Audit Practice Toolkit, focusing on revenue risk assessment, to empower small and medium audit firms and enhance audit quality nationwide. Explore the details.
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.
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.
Bihar suspends two engineers, blacklists agency after Rohtas ropeway crash during trial. Safety audits ordered for all state ropeway projects. Read the full investigation details.
ICAI's revised SA 600 retains reliance on subsidiary auditors with safeguards, while NFRA demands sole responsibility for group auditors. The final decision now rests with the government.
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.
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.
The Indian Medical Association gears up for its historic 100th NATCON 2025 in Ahmedabad from Dec 26-28. Over 5000 doctors and global experts will convene. Read more.
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.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has sanctioned Rs 68.98 crore for upgrading four premier medical colleges in the state. The funds aim to provide world-class treatment and diagnostic facilities. Read more about this major healthcare push.
Chhattisgarh releases first-round PG medical seat allotment for 2025. The process proceeds despite an ongoing Supreme Court petition. Details inside.
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
The second round of choice filling for Gujarat's MD, MS, and Diploma courses saw 951 fresh admissions. 357 seats remain vacant. Check allotment results and reporting dates now.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda said the government spends Rs 30-35 lakh annually on each medical seat, urging students to serve society. He highlighted a massive expansion in medical infrastructure.
Delhi government mandates a 30-day special audit of Delhi Medical Council to probe financial irregularities and recover losses. The audit targets Dr. Girish Tyagi's tenure. Full story inside.
The autonomous state medical college in Amethi's Tiloi tehsil is undergoing a major expansion to a 550-bed modern hospital by January 2026. This ₹300 crore project aims to transform healthcare in the region.