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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
TopicMedical education

Topic: medical education

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.

On Camera

Somnath Temple & Ram Mandir tell one story—of a wounded civilisation meeting a modern state

Historical and civilisational wounds can be healed by dressing them with the putty of acknowledgement. Participation by all in religious ceremonies is a step in the right direction.

Petroleum Secy steers clear of speculating on petrol, diesel price hike; endorses PM Modi’s appeal

Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal says India has maintained fuel stocks despite global disruptions, as the Centre pushes for exploration reforms and new energy security measures.

Brazil’s Embraer signs deal with Bharat Forge for supply of forged raw material

The contract comes at a time when Embraer is expanding its presence in the India, eyeing not just the defence space but also civil. 

Muslim voters no longer matter to BJP. Only a new Hindu-led coalition can challenge Modi-Shah

These elections mark completion of BJP-secular party divide purely on Hindu-Muslim basis. BJP’s rivals are increasingly looking like Muslim parties though their leaders are all Hindus.