NMC Releases Interim Disability Guidelines for MBBS 2025-26 Admissions
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has published Interim Guidelines for candidates applying to the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course under the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) category for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. This move follows a review of the previous 2019 disability guidelines, driven by ongoing court cases and the necessity to harmonize admission procedures with the provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016.
Cabinet Approves Massive Expansion of Medical Education Capacity
The Union Cabinet has approved a major financial package to significantly expand both postgraduate (PG) and undergraduate (MBBS) medical education capacity across India . This initiative, framed as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) in its Phase-III, is designed to bolster the availability of doctors and specialists, particularly in underserved regions.
NMC Issues Advisory to Medical Colleges on Rabies Management
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a new advisory to all medical colleges and institutions, directing them to undertake key activities under the National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP).
NMC Urges Medical Colleges to Adopt New Standard Treatment Workflows
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice requesting that all medical colleges and institutions take steps to effectively disseminate and utilize 157 newly developed Standard Treatment Workflows (STWs). These STWs, created by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration with the National Health Authority (NHA) and the World Health Organization (WHO), are designed to establish a consistent standard of care across 28 medical specialties in the Indian public health system.
AIIMS Mangalagiri to Host National Conclave on Patient Safety
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced that All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Mangalagiri, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Health Services, is organizing a two-day national conclave on ‘Prioritizing Patient safety in Health Institutions in India’ on September 19 and 20, 2025. The event will be held at AIIMS Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh.
NMC Releases Final MBBS Seat Matrix for 2025-26, Adds Over 5,700 New Seats
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the final undergraduate (MBBS) seat matrix for the academic year 2025-26, prepared by the Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB). The new matrix, which is now available on the NMC website, shows a significant net increase of 5,794 seats, bringing the total number of MBBS seats across the country to 123,700, up from 117,750 in the previous academic year.
NMC Directs Medical Colleges to Actively Participate in ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’ Health Campaign
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice requesting all medical colleges and institutions, both government and private, to actively participate in the upcoming nationwide health campaign, “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan.” The campaign, organized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is scheduled to run from September 17 to October 2, 2025, and aims to address the specific healthcare needs of women and children.
NMC Directs Medical Colleges to Participate in ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’ Abhiyan
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has requested all medical colleges and institutions to actively participate in the “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan,” a nationwide health campaign for women. The campaign, which will run from September 17 to October 2, 2025, is being launched by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in close convergence with the “Poshan Maah” observed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
NMC Clarifies That Medical Colleges Do Not Need Separate Recognition for PG Medical Seats
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice clarifying a key regulation for medical colleges offering postgraduate (PG) medical courses. According to the Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB), colleges are no longer required to obtain separate recognition for their medical seats.
ICMR and CDSCO Seek Public Comments on TB Diagnostic Protocols
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) have jointly released a set of standard evaluation protocols for In-Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs) for tuberculosis (TB). These protocols are designed to facilitate the licensure process for TB diagnostics under the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, by ensuring the quality and performance of these kits.
NMC Opens Online Portal for Foreign Medical Graduates to Apply for Eligibility Certificate
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced that its online portal for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) to apply for the mandatory Eligibility Certificate will be open from September 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. This certificate is a prerequisite for candidates intending to appear for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) Screening Test, which is scheduled to be held in the coming months by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. This public notice was issued on August 26, 2025.
NMC Urges Medical Colleges to Support New National Sports Policy ‘Khelo Bharat Niti-2025’
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice dated August 16, 2025 requesting all medical colleges and institutions under its administrative purview to extend their support and cooperation in implementing the new national sports policy, ‘Khelo Bharat Niti-2025’. The policy was announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports on July 1, 2025.