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.
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Himachal Announces Senior Residency Policy, 1000 Rogi Mitras
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.
HC Seeks AP Govt Reply on PIL Against PPP Medical Colleges
Andhra Pradesh High Court questions YSRCP's fresh PIL against PPP model medical colleges, asks state govt to respond. Hearing adjourned for six weeks.
NMC withdraws MBBS permission from Vaishno Devi medical college
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 Withdraws MBBS Permission from J&K Medical College
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.
Govt Expands Health Research Scheme to More Medical Colleges
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.
Clinical Research to Become Core Discipline in Medical Studies
India's National Medical Commission integrates clinical research into core medical curriculum. Learn how this major policy shift will transform medical education and innovation.
Karnataka Govt Colleges Must Improve Student Enrolment
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.
MBBS Student in First Year for 10+ Years at Gorakhpur College
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.
MBBS student stuck in first year for 10 years, NMC help sought
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.
MBBS Student in First Year for 11 Years, College Seeks NMC Help
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 Doctors Oppose GO 229, Fear Bureaucratic Control
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.
Mice: The Unsung Heroes of Biomedical Breakthroughs
Discover why mice are indispensable for medical research, from developing cancer drugs to creating COVID-19 vaccines. Learn about their genetic similarities to humans and ethical research standards.
Billionaires, Human Nature & Trump: Unlikely Forces for Good
Manu Joseph argues that billionaire longevity quests, our peaceful nature, and Trump's immigration crackdown are unexpectedly creating a better, healthier world. Discover the hidden optimism.
Mangaluru PU colleges fail to hold mandatory preparatory exams
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.
Telangana Teaching Doctors Seek Clearance of Financial Dues
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.
Haveri Medical College Campus Inauguration on Jan 7
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.
RailTel to Implement HMIS in 7 Assam Medical Colleges
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.
Govt Medical College Thiruvananthapuram Secures 26 University Ranks
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 MBBS admissions end, Rs 25 crore refund starts
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.
NMC Forms National Pool for Surprise Medical College Checks
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 Rolls Out Super-Specialty Services in District Hospitals
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 to add 2 medical colleges, total state-run to reach 15
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.
US Research Cuts Hit Pittsburgh Universities, Cost Jobs
Federal research funding cuts under Trump disrupted US universities. Pittsburgh lost $24M & 104 jobs. Academic freedom and critical health disparity studies are under threat. Explore the impact.
NMC Seeks Govt Medical Faculty for Inspection Pool
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.
IMA's 100th All-India Medical Conference in Ahmedabad
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 Reviews MBBS Seat Increase After NMC Norms Relaxation
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.
Rs 69 Crore Released to Upgrade Punjab Medical Colleges
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.
NMC extends relaxed MBBS intake norms to 2026-27
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 Govt Releases Rs 69 Cr for Medical College Facelift
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.
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