Aspiring doctors in India have reason to celebrate! The country has witnessed a significant increase in postgraduate (PG) medical seats, with a total of 73,157 seats available for the academic year 2024-2025. This information was revealed by the Ministry of Health in response to a recent inquiry. Breaking Down the Numbers: This substantial increase in […]
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Hundreds of Indian students pursuing MBBS in Nepal face uncertainty due to recent changes in licensing regulations. While Nepali authorities initially promised equal treatment, clarifications now indicate limited practice rights for Indian graduates. This highlights the importance of thorough research and careful consideration before pursuing medical education abroad.
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The Supreme Court has reiterated that Ayurveda practitioners cannot claim parity with allopathic doctors, emphasizing the distinct nature of their academic qualifications and scope of practice.
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“India has witnessed a 102 per cent increase in the number of medical colleges, rising from 387 before 2014 to 780 in 2024, according to Health Ministry reports. The doctor-population ratio in the country now stands at 1:811, which is better than the WHO standard of 1:1000, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda stated in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament this week. The number of MBBS seats has also surged by 130 per cent, increasing from 51,348 before 2014 to 1,18,137 as of now, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.”
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NMC issues guidelines for Indian students pursuing MBBS abroad. Strict adherence to course duration, medium of instruction, and clinical training is mandatory for practicing medicine in India
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The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued strict guidelines for PG medical admissions, mandating online counseling for all rounds of seat allocation. Any deviation from these rules will result in severe penalties. The NMC has also clarified the key features of the Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations 2023 (PGMER 2023), emphasizing the importance of adhering to
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In Tamil Nadu, 34 medical seats remain vacant after the counseling process. This includes 16 MBBS seats and 18 BDS seats under the state quota. Despite four rounds of counseling, these seats were not filled, with some students refusing allotted seats. The state has implemented stricter rules, including a ₹5 lakh security deposit for MBBS and ₹2 lakh for BDS counseling, to prevent such vacancies. Exemptions are given to SC/ST students under the Adi Dravidar Welfare scheme.
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The Department of Social Welfare will provide ₹25 lakh to Scheduled Caste (SC) students securing 95% or more in II PUC and gaining admission under the management quota for medical seats. An additional ₹25 lakh will be granted if they score 60% in their first MBBS year. The incentive for SC and ST students at premier institutions like IITs, IIMs, and NITs has also been increased from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh. Minister H.C. Mahadevappa said the initiative supports students facing financial barriers.
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The West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) has introduced new measures to enhance transparency and prevent malpractice during MBBS exams in the state. The initiatives follow the guidance of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who also serves as the state’s health minister
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16 new medical colleges will be established in Bihar and Maharashtra, boosting MBBS seat availability.
Bihar will get 9 new colleges, with Samastipur and Saran expected to start classes soon. Other colleges in Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Buxar, and more will follow in 2-3 years.
Maharashtra will set up 8 new colleges, adding 800 government MBBS seats. Locations include Amravati, Washim, and Jalna. Mumbai and Nashik have already been approved for new MBBS seats.
The Indian government aims to add 75,000 medical seats by 2029 to reduce reliance on foreign medical education.
Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are also expanding medical education with new colleges and increased MBBS seat capacity.
