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.
DME Guwahati opens registration for Assam NEET PG 2025 round 3 counselling for 482 MD, MS & PG Diploma seats. Apply at dme.assa.gov.in by January 7. Check key dates & steps.
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.
National Medical Commission adds 171 PG seats across specialties. Counselling can proceed immediately without formal letters. Great news for medical aspirants facing intense competition.
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.
AICTE announces bi-annual admissions for technical courses in Gujarat. Process for 21,000 vacant engineering seats begins, with deadlines for govt and self-financed colleges. Key dates inside.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has completed the NEET-UG counselling, filling all medical seats. Candidates must report to colleges by December 30. Get the full details here.
Mahayuti alliance finalizes seat-sharing for Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections. BJP to contest 137 seats, Shiv Sena 90. Details on the pact and political implications.
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.
Jharkhand's 2025 health overhaul: 100 new MBBS seats approved, RIMS second campus, 6 new medical colleges & state's first medical university planned. Read about the major push to fix healthcare infrastructure.
To combat doctor shortage, NMC continues relaxed MBBS seat norms for existing colleges till 2026-27, allowing up to 250 seats. Applications open Dec 29, 2025. Read details.
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.
Parliamentary panel flags skewed distribution of medical seats & infrastructure in Telangana. Despite having double the national average of MBBS seats, rural colleges struggle with faculty & resources.
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.
National Medical Commission announces new fee structure for medical college approvals & MBBS seat increase. Applications open Dec 29. Get all details here.
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.
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.
A special counselling round for 48 vacant MBBS seats in deemed universities has commenced. Tamil Nadu state counselling for government and private colleges begins Dec 20. Get details here.
Gujarat's admission committee announces a new round for 57 medical and 33 dental seats. Candidates must deposit Rs 3 lakh security by Dec 22. Read the full schedule here.
Nagpur's Super Speciality Hospital attains full academic status with 4 new PG departments. New MRI, operation theatres & cath lab boost patient care in Central India. Read more.