Decision Announcement: The Association of Management of Unaided Private Medical and Dental Colleges (AMUPMDC) has suspended the second round of MBBS admissions.
Reason for Suspension: Ongoing reimbursement issues, amounting to hundreds of crores, from the state government.
Meeting with Government: AMUPMDC held discussions with the medical education department, highlighting the detrimental impact of pending fees on college sustainability.
Anonymous Member Statement: An AMUPMDC member indicated that financial pressures have increased due to the government’s restrictions on charging admission fees.
Impact of Free Education Policy: The government’s announcement of free higher education for girls further strains colleges, as they are dependent on timely state reimbursements.