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Topic: MBBS students

Why are protests erupting over the Vaishno Devi medical institute’s MBBS admission list

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.

Punjab MBBS students call off strike after govt agrees to address stipends & fee demands

The development was announced by Forum of Resident Doctors, Punjab. Over 2,000 students of govt medical colleges in Amritsar, Faridkot & Patiala had been protesting since 7 May.

Discontent brewing since 2020, Punjab MBBS students protest Rs 5 lakh fee hike in 5 yrs, stagnant stipend

Protesters argue that despite rising costs and longer working hours, Punjab govt's support for its young doctors remains inadequate.

Doctors welcome MP’s decision to scrap seat-leaving bond for MBBS students. What the policy entails

Policy mandates students to pay fines worth lakhs to institute they're studying in for leaving course midway. MP's move is being praised, but there are also those who defend the policy.

Rampant mark inflation in NEET — 715 was top score 2 yrs ago, now it can mean 225th rank

Rank inflation is seen even among toppers with 67 candidates getting perfect score of 720. Entire issue is about how much inflation has happened, say NEET stakeholders.

‘I didn’t fail the exam, system failed me’—NEET 2024 students go back to preparing again

NEET 2024 exam has been marred by paper leaks, grace marks, several perfect scores, and a drastic increase in cut-off. The beleaguered medical entrance exam faces its biggest test ever, with the matter now before Supreme Court.

After pushback from South, NMC defers plan to add MBBS colleges & seats according to population

National Medical Commission defers its decision — which effectively restricted the 5 southern states from adding more colleges, seats — to 2025-26 on orders of Union health Ministry.

Bad news for southern states? Why NMC’s ‘100 MBBS seats/10L population’ rule has doctors & netas talking

National Medical Commission rule, to be enforced next academic year, will restrict Andhra, Kerala, Telangana etc from opening new institutes or increasing MBBS seats as they exceed ratio.

Why medical college teachers without MBBS are protesting against NMC’s faculty norms

There are nearly 3,000 MSc & PhD holders across medical colleges who teach non-clinical subjects to MBBS students. Medical education regulator has reduced their allotted numbers.

MBBS seats rose 110% in 10 yrs, number of medical aspirants up by over 14 lakh, govt tells LS

The information was provided by MoS (education) Subhas Sarkar in response to questions raised by YSR Congress leader Y.S. Avinash Reddy & TDP MP Jayadev Galla in Parliament.

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

Indian LNG importers accelerate spot market purchases as prices dip

The purchases mark a turnaround after Indian buyers had earlier limited spot buying and canceled tenders because offers were too expensive.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.