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.
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.
National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq criticizes police action against protesting students in Jammu and Kashmir, calling for dialogue over force. Read the full story.
Doctors, students, and activists in Hubballi continue their 103-day protest against the PPP model for a government medical college, demanding its withdrawal and full state control.
A planned protest by Open Merit students in Srinagar was called off following house arrests and preventive police action. PDP leader Parra highlights year-long inaction on the issue. Read the full story.
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.
Around 100 people, including doctors and acid attack survivors, held a candle march at KGMU Lucknow, protesting alleged sexual harassment and forced conversion. Demanding a new independent committee.
JNU students held a 'Save Aravali' march, protesting a new govt definition they fear will open the fragile range to mining and real estate, threatening North India's ecology.
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.
A Delhi court grants bail to six protesters arrested at India Gate, stating they are not part of any banned group and further probe is not required. 22 of 23 arrested are now out on bail.
Hindu groups in Jammu protest against alleged discrimination in MBBS admissions at Government Medical College, Jammu. They demand a separate merit list and threaten a complete shutdown.
Hindutva groups in Jammu protest against reservation policy for medical college admissions, threatening a complete shutdown. Key details on the demands and police response.