NMC Extends Deadline for PG Medical Course Applications

The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has extended the deadline for medical institutions to submit applications for starting new postgraduate medical courses, establishing new postgraduate medical institutes, and increasing seats in existing postgraduate medical courses for the academic year 2025-2026. The new deadline is November 22, 2024.

NMC Publishes MBBS Seat Matrix for AY 2024-2025

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a notice detailing increase in intake of MBBS seats in existing medical colleges (Annexure-I) and List of MBBS seats of the newly established medical colleges (Annexure-II) for the AY 2024-25.

Medical Colleges Required to Submit Annual Declarations on NMC Portal by November 15th

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice reminding all medical colleges with valid permission for MBBS admissions to submit their annual declarations on the NMC portal. This is mandatory for the renewal of permission for undergraduate MBBS seats for the academic year 2025-26. The deadline for submitting this data is November 15, 2024.

PM Inaugurates Health Infrastructure Projects and Health Initiatives

The Prime Minister highlighted the government’s efforts to combine the best of Ayurveda and modern medicine, emphasizing the need for advanced research and technological advancements in the field of Ayurveda. The prime minister also reiterated the plan to increase the number of medical colleges and MBBS/MD seats to address the shortage of healthcare professionals.

Medical Colleges Advised to Check MARB Final Decisions

The NMC’s Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) has already conveyed decisions regarding new medical colleges, MBBS seat increases, and new/expanded PG courses via email and public notices. Medical colleges are advised to verify if they have received communication regarding their applications. In case of any discrepancy, they can reach out to MARB by email or phone by October 28 & 29, 2024, 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

NMC Clarifies CBME Guidelines Following Court Observations

The NMC emphasizes that regulations and guidelines are applicable as and when published and circulated to medical colleges. The NMC will direct universities to instruct their respective publishers to make necessary changes to textbooks based on the NMC’s revised disability guidelines.