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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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.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has revised its MBBS admission guidelines for the 2024-25 academic year
All medical colleges must follow the stipulated standards, ensuring admissions do not exceed sanctioned capacities.
The Nepal Medical Council stated that foreign doctors, including Indian graduates, will not have the same status as Nepali graduates, impacting their ability to practice in India. According to NMC regulations, foreign graduates must be registered with their home country’s regulatory body, and while they can register as foreign doctors in Nepal, they won’t have the same recognition as Nepali graduates.
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Doubling of MBBS Seats: MBBS seats have doubled in the state.
New Medical Colleges: 17 new medical colleges inaugurated this year.
Medical College Expansion: Growth from 18 to 64 medical colleges across the state.
NEET UG Extension
Two-Week Extension : Supreme Court grants extra time for the expert panel’s report on NEET UG reforms.
Focus : Improving NTA transparency and reducing malpractices.
2024 Exam: Court declines to annul due to insufficient evidence of malpractice.
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The Meghalaya government will regulate medical colleges with a new Act. PA Sangma International Medical College at USTM has been approved to start an MBBS program in 2024-25 with 150 seats. Shillong Medical College is on track for 2025-26 completion, and Tura Medical College’s infrastructure is advancing quickly.
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