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Once brought in as ‘historic reform’, National Medical Commission is showing same symptoms as predecessor

New Delhi: In 2020, the constitution of the National Medical Commission (NMC) was hailed as a “historic reform” in the field of medical education...

For disabled NEET aspirants, every win in court feels like a loss in practice. Blame NMC

Despite the SC’s explicit guidance, the NMC continues to rely on a percentage-based model to disqualify disabled NEET applicants, with no mention of a detailed functionality assessment.

Linking MBBS seats to population aimed at resolving regional disparities, says NMC

National Medical Commission's rule of 100 MBBS seats/10L population has doctors divided & became talking point among Oppn leaders who expressed concern about impact on southern states.

NMC warns private colleges over 26% PG medical students not getting stipends, but ‘no word on arrears’

New Delhi: India’s apex medical regulator the National Medical Commission (NMC) has warned private colleges against withholding stipends of their postgraduate medical students, after...

National Exit Test for MBBS students from next May, announces NMC

National Medical Commission planned exam this year, but it was shifted to next year at behest of health ministry. Licence to practise medicine will be allowed after clearing NExT 1 & 2.

Early clinical exposure, thrust on community medicine — all about new MBBS guidelines

On 12 June, National Medical Commission issued new guidelines for UG medical students after 25 years. These aim to be more ‘learner-centric, patient-centric & gender-sensitive’.

‘Our doctors should train here, not abroad’: Mandaviya urges pvt hospitals to start UG, PG courses

Move is aimed at stemming tide of Indians going abroad to study medicine. It's hoped that this will create about 1,500 additional seats this year, say health ministry officials.

‘It’s a waste’— Students who finished China MBBS online struggle with 2-yr internship, no stipend

Medical students who finished foreign degree online due to Covid restrictions claim new rule mandating 2 years of internship rather than 1 in India is hitting their career and finances.

India needs more specialists, so private hospitals seek govt aid to train more doctors

Association of National Board Accredited Institutions, a network of private hospitals offering Diplomate National Board degrees, wrote to govt in this regard in June. 

India’s interdisciplinary R&D future is here—IIT Kanpur’s new medical school is the first step

Silos of excellence were important in the early years of Independent India, but not anymore. It's all about the interplay between disciplines now.

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The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.