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.
The National Medical Commission introduces a Rs 2 lakh registration fee for new medical colleges and approves 450 additional PG seats. Read the full details on the new regulations for 2026-27.
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.
Expert Abhinav Garg explains common SAT/ACT pitfalls for Indian students, from reading comprehension to algebra. Learn the skills needed to adapt and succeed on the digital SAT.
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.
Indian outbound travelers are increasingly buying travel insurance, with coverage nearly doubling since 2019. Driven by high medical costs abroad and flight disruptions, this trend reflects a major shift in travel planning.
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.
Athena Education's Rahul Subramanian explains why the Ivy League isn't the default choice for Indian undergraduates. Learn about financial realities, academic fit, and emotional readiness for studying abroad.
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.
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.
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.
Hundreds of Indian students at Berlin's International University face sudden deportation after German authorities revoked its visa eligibility. Many took hefty loans for their dreams. Read the full story.
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.
Entrepreneur Pooja Setia's viral LinkedIn post explains her shift from refusing to leave India to urging others to consider it for clean air, water, and basics. Read her full story and the debate it sparked.
Indian students faced stricter visa rules, higher costs, and enrolment caps in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia in 2025. Explore the key policy shifts and what they mean for international education.
Deeksha's experience at UChicago reveals the true challenges and growth of studying abroad—from academics and finances to culture shock and career building. Get inspired for your own journey.
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.
Indian students are choosing Germany, UAE & New Zealand over traditional hubs. New data reveals a 1.88 million strong diaspora seeking affordable excellence & clear pathways. Explore the global shift.
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.
An Indian machine learning engineer in Singapore reveals his salary jumped fivefold, but his happiness plummeted. His viral post sparks a debate on the emotional cost of success abroad. Read the full story.
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.
Russia offers exam-free scholarships for Indian students for 2026-27. Selection based on academics & portfolio. Covers Medicine, Engineering, more. Apply before January 15!
In 2025, a series of deaths of Indian students overseas forced a hard look at the risks beyond rankings & visas. Their stories reveal the real cost of global education.