Supreme Court Issues Notice on Additional Medical Seats at JIET Medical College, Jodhpur
In its latest order dated March 3, 2025, the Supreme Court has directed that a public notice be issued to inform students who were admitted against the additional 50 seats beyond the permitted intake at JIET Medical College & Hospital. The Court’s directive emphasizes that these admissions are subject to the final outcome of the pending SLP.
NMC Clarifies NIOS Eligibility for NEET-UG & Addresses RTI Confusion
The NMC addressed concerns that the National Testing Agency (NTA) had issued a NEET-UG Bulletin 2025 that contradicted NMC regulations. The notice clarifies that the RTI response was specifically addressing queries related to students studying through NIOS, State Open Schools, or as private candidates.
NMC Extends Deadline for Pending Eligibility Certificate (EC) Applications by Seven Days
The EMRB, NMC, has decided to grant an additional seven-day extension, from February 26, 2025, to March 4, 2025. This extension is specifically for candidates listed in Annexure-I of letter dated February 18, 2025.
Traumatology and Surgery Postgraduates May Soon Be Eligible for M.Ch. Specialties
The Board has decided to allow these postgraduate degree holders to provisionally appear in the NEET-SS 2024, scheduled for March 29th and 30th, 2025. This means that candidates with an M.S. in Traumatology and Surgery can apply and sit for the NEET-SS 2024 exam for the specified M.Ch. specialties.
Medical Colleges Get Final Chance to Submit MBBS Admission Details After Supreme Court Order
Following a Supreme Court order dated December 20, 2024, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced a final extension for medical colleges across India to submit online details of first-year MBBS students admitted for the academic year 2024-25. The deadline for submission is February 28, 2025.
NMC Releases Competency-Based Training Guidelines for M.Ch. in Endocrine Surgery
The curriculum emphasizes the importance of addressing the specific endocrine and breast surgical needs prevalent in India, promoting research relevant to the region and country, and training surgeons capable of providing high-quality care to all citizens.
Interstate Posting Of PG Medical Students Under District Residency Program
The NMC emphasizes that there are wide-ranging options for student postings within each state. Therefore, requests for interstate postings should be rare and occur only in extraordinary circumstances. If a state deems such a posting necessary, prior approval from the NMC’s Post-Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) must be obtained.
NMC Releases Updated Seat Matrix for PG Medical Courses
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released an updated seat matrix for postgraduate (PG) medical courses for the academic year 2024-25. This revised matrix supersedes the previous version issued on November 19, 2024.
NMC to Form Specialty Expert Committees for PG Medical Education
The PGMEB is calling on faculty and specialists from across the country to participate in these committees. Eligible individuals include those working in private and government medical colleges, as well as Institutes of National Importance and NBEMS-recognized medical institutions.
NMC Issues Alert On Impersonators Targeting Medical Colleges
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice warning medical college authorities about individuals impersonating NMC officials, including the Chairman and Board Presidents, in an apparent attempt to solicit money.
