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.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces a new senior residency policy, expands PG courses, and recruits 1000 Rogi Mitras to boost healthcare. Read about the state's major medical reforms.
Andhra Pradesh High Court questions YSRCP's fresh PIL against PPP model medical colleges, asks state govt to respond. Hearing adjourned for six weeks.
India's Centre has overhauled its HRD Scheme for health research to decentralize medical research, supporting students, young doctors, and women scientists nationwide. Learn how this move aims to build a robust research ecosystem beyond top institutes.
Karnataka's Collegiate Education Dept mandates government degree colleges to achieve minimum 75% admission rates. Colleges below target must improve, others aim for 10% growth. Read the full directive.
Dakshina Kannada's pre-university education department takes action against private colleges for not conducting mandatory preparatory exams from Jan 2. Details on the crackdown and official response.
TTGDA urges Telangana govt to clear long-standing dues for teaching doctors, including UGC PRC arrears from 2016 and DA arrears. Pending CPS credits add to financial strain.
RailTel secures a Rs 56.71 crore project to implement a Hospital Management Information System across seven major medical colleges in Assam, aiming to modernize patient care and hospital operations.
India ushered in 2026 with grand celebrations. From midnight parties at Connaught Place to prayers at Golden Temple, see how the nation celebrated with optimism and joy.
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.
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.
Telangana govt launches comprehensive super-specialty services in district teaching hospitals to stop patient referrals to Hyderabad, easing burden on city facilities and families.
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.
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 Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has sanctioned Rs 69 crore to modernize state-run medical colleges. This major investment aims to enhance healthcare infrastructure and medical education across Punjab.
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.
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.
Bihar Industries Minister Dilip Kumar Jaiswal announced policy reforms & a new Industrial Security Force (BISF) to boost investor confidence. Details from the Bihar @ 2047 Vision Conclave.
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.
Medical colleges in Bengaluru are offering salaries up to Rs 4 lakh per month for pre-clinical faculty, double the clinical pay, to address a severe shortage. Learn about the incentives and the poaching challenge.
KGMU toppers highlight how Uttar Pradesh's rapid medical college growth will enhance doctor access and specialised services, strengthening state healthcare despite initial challenges.
A major political dispute erupts in Andhra Pradesh as YSRCP alleges privatisation of 10 medical colleges, while TDP defends the PPP model. Get the full details on the controversy.
Telangana health department announces major reforms to curb hidden fees in private medical colleges, introduces English training and mental health support for students. Read the full story.
A political slugfest erupts in Andhra Pradesh over the TDP government's plan to build medical colleges via PPP. Opposition YSRCP cries privatisation. Get the full story.
YSRCP launches massive signature campaign against Andhra Pradesh govt's PPP model for medical colleges. Over one crore signatures collected in statewide agitation. Read details.
YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy submits 1 crore signatures to AP Governor, warns of arrests for private firms if party returns to power, calls privatisation a Rs 120 crore scam.