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Topic: Medical colleges

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.

Centre backs Andhra’s PPP push to build new medical colleges—the model & political row over it

In a letter to Andhra Pradesh's medical & health minister last month, JP Nadda wrote that states, ‘by strategically adopting PPP models’, could accelerate healthcare reforms.

Medical college inspections ‘scam’: How nexus leaked info for bribes, right under NMC body’s nose

ED raids followed CBI charge sheet pointing to nexus of govt officials, agents, chancellors of prominent universities involved in exchange of bribes for favourable inspection reports.

Why doctors at AIIMS & PGIMER are demanding a deadline for rotatory headship policy

Doctors contend that current system limits growth opportunities & drive fellow colleagues to private sector. They have set 15 August deadline to implement the policy.

‘Calculated step’, or ‘disastrous’ in long run? NMC relaxes medical faculty recruitment norms

Norms unveiled 5 July are a major step towards unlocking existing human resource potential within govt health systems & optimising medical education infra, says Commission.

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.

13 months since trainee-doctors’ walkout, South Korea agrees to cap new students to 3,000 per year

In Februray 2024, junior doctors staged protests and boycotted classes after the government proposed to increase admissions to medical schools to meet shortfall in healthcare.

Economic Survey flags exorbitant cost of studying medicine, faculty crisis, regional disparity

The document published Friday noted Indian students were seeking cheaper options in foreign countries where education and clinical training were subpar.

India’s top students wanted to be doctors. Not anymore

This noble profession has lost its sheen and appeal as a career path of choice for India’s brightest students. We need to analyse and understand the reasons for this decline

Don’t kill NEET over paper leaks. Medical seats mustn’t become privilege of the rich again

Many private medical colleges, run by politicians, would invariably wish for the NEET exam to be abolished and for a return to the old system where they could earn huge amounts of money.

On Camera

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.