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.
Haryana ULB department flags serious concerns over Gurgaon's sewage treatment capacity and illegal sewer-drain links. MCG ordered to assess and rectify issues immediately.
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.
Noida Authority greenlights a multi-phase project to intercept and treat sewage from city drains flowing into the Yamuna. The plan, mandated by NGT, includes new STPs and bioremediation, with completion targeted for 2028. Read the full story.
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.
Popular TikToker Peller appeals to fans for ₦11 million to repair his Mercedes SUV damaged in a December 2025 accident on Lekki-Epe Expressway, sparking mixed reactions online.
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.
Donald Trump welcomed 2026 at Mar-a-Lago with a high-profile auction where a painting of Jesus sold for $2.75 million. The event blended politics, art, and fundraising.
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.
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road launches a dedicated Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) clinic for advanced treatment of Parkinson's, OCD & depression. Expert care now in Bangalore.
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.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unveils a massive Rs 3000 crore investment plan to modernize healthcare infrastructure across the state, aiming for advanced treatment facilities.
Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences doubled its outpatient cases in 2025, providing free advanced treatments like Tenecteplase for stroke & liver transplants, marking a healthcare milestone for Andhra Pradesh.
Pullakhandam Meghana Rani and Kadiyala Bhavana, friends from Telangana pursuing US masters, died in a California gorge accident. A fundraiser is active to repatriate Meghana's body. Read their tragic 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.
Prashanth Sreekumar, 44, died of cardiac arrest after waiting 8 hours in a Canadian ER. His family demands accountability and a probe into healthcare delays. A fundraiser supports his wife and three kids.
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.
Discover the inspiring story of Monica Taylor, from NFL cheerleader to VP of Jason Taylor Foundation, and the viral MNF moment that put her in the spotlight. Read her journey!
14-year-old Max Hall's persistent headaches were dismissed as teenage migraines for over a year. A seizure revealed a terminal, inoperable brain tumour. His family now aims to raise ₹2.5 crore for vaccine therapy in Germany.
QTCinderella's holiday fundraiser raised over $110,000 but faced criticism over motives. Her blunt response reignites discussions on transparency and accountability in creator culture. Read the full story.