The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence's inaugural list for its MBBS programme is facing backlash after 42 Muslims were admitted to the 50-seat course.
The guidelines ask whether a student can climb stairs, but not whether the college has a ramp. They ask whether a student can bear weight, but not whether the system can bear the weight of its own prejudice.
It was first launched in MP in line with NEP 2020 followed by Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, UP, Bihar. The response has, however, been lukewarm, despite persistent political push.
Norms unveiled 5 July are a major step towards unlocking existing human resource potential within govt health systems & optimising medical education infra, says Commission.
NEET 2025, already known as a challenging exam, was widely considered tougher than previous years—especially the Physics section, which many aspirants found particularly difficult.
The top court’s criticism of rules for admission to medical courses came during the hearing of a case of an aspirant with 58% disability. Court has asked NMC to issue revised guidelines.
Verdict eliminates practice of reserving 50% PG medical seats in state-run colleges for residents of state, ensuring admissions under state quota are determined solely on merit.
National Medical Commission had dropped respiratory medicine to 'ease workload of MBBS students', but doctors say India needs more physicians trained to handle rise in respiratory diseases.
For over three decades, AR Rahman has been a cultural ambassador of Indian pluralism. And yet, in today’s climate, that legacy seems disturbingly fragile.
Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
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