The Latest Breaking News from the National Medical Commission

India has 86,360 PG medical seats; no proposal to convert all diploma seats to DNB: Govt

India now has over 86,000 postgraduate medical seats available nationwide. Karnataka leads the country with the highest number of these medical seats. The government has no current proposal to convert all diploma seats into full DNB degree seats. New regulations are in place for starting new postgraduate medical courses and…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Why thousands of Indian MBBS graduates are unable to take USMLE, PLAB and other foreign licensing exams

Thousands of Indian MBBS graduates face exam eligibility issues. Their medical colleges lack a key ECFMG sponsor note. This endorsement is crucial for foreign medical licensing examinations. Graduates discover this deficiency after completing their medical degrees. The National Medical Commission is processing updates for several institutions.

The Economic Times · Jul 30

JEE’s computer-based testing model offers blueprint for NEET reform

Recent protests underscore the urgent necessity for comprehensive examination reforms and tackling the issue of paper leaks. Transitioning NEET-UG to a Computer-Based Testing format is among the essential changes proposed. To alleviate student pressure, normalisation methods and limiting attempts could make a significant difference. It’s crucial for both the National…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

NEET paper leak: CBI, government officials apprise Par panel of steps taken to prevent leakage in June 21 retest

Top officials of the Union Education Ministry led by Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi, NTA Director General Abhishek Singh and officials of the National Medical Commission (NMC) including its chairman Abhijat Chandrakant Sheth also appeared before the panel.

The Economic Times · May 29

"My Health, My Rights", an initiative for medical students launched on World Health Day 2024

On World Health Day 2024, the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the National Task Force on Mental Health and Well-being of Medical Students (NTF) launched the innovative initiative "My Health, My Rights." Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 6, 2024

Should surgeries be broadcast live? NMC sets up committee to provide recommendation

The National Medical Commission sets up a committee to provide recommendations on the live broadcast of medical surgeries.

The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024

PG medical counselling to be done only through online mode: NMC

In a recent notification, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has introduced the "Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023," mandating that all rounds of counselling for every seat will be conducted through online mode by state or central counselling authorities. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 7, 2024

Health Minister defends new NMC logo

Centre defends change in NMC logo to feature Dhanwantari, a symbol of Indian medical science. Health Minister says it's part of India's heritage & everyone should feel proud. TMC's Santanu Sen raised issue & demanded restoration of previous logo, which did not symbolise any religion.

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Dismay over the addition of a colour image of Dhanvantari, and the word ‘Bharat’ to the National Medical Commission’s logo

Move follows the renaming of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres to ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir’ with the tagline ‘Arogyam Parmam Dhanam’ earlier this week

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Medical Education Minister takes exception to population-based cap for medical seats for states

Strongly opposing the guidelines of the National Medical Commission (NMC) to cap the number of MBBS seats in medical colleges with the ratio of 100 seats for 10 lakh population in the states, Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil said that the State government was completely opposed to the very…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023