NMC Issues Alert Against Unauthorised Medical Colleges and Offshore Programs

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a strong advisory alerting medical aspirants, students, parents, and other stakeholders against unauthorized medical colleges operating in India and misleading offshore medical programs. NMC highlighted instances of institutions functioning without the necessary approvals and falsely claiming recognition to lure students into unapproved medical courses.

NMC Urges Medical Colleges to Actively Celebrate World No Tobacco Day 2025

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice urging all medical colleges and institutions under its administrative domain to actively celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) on May 31, 2025. To raise awareness about the tobacco epidemic and the preventable deaths and diseases it causes, the World Health Organization (WHO) Member States, through World Health Assembly Resolution, called for the annual observance of World No Tobacco Day on May 31.

NMC Urges Medical Colleges to Urgently Update Annual Renewal Data on Portal

The NMC has explicitly stated that information related to the number of cadavers handled by each medical college and the number of Operation Theatres (OTs) is mandatory for the annual renewal process. To facilitate the submission of this data, the NMC has announced that the NMC Portal will remain open for limited period, from April 25, 2025, to April 28, 2025.

NMC Clarifies Promotion Policy for Faculty Completing Delayed BCMET Course

According to the new directive, if a faculty member completes the BCMET course after their due date for promotion and subsequently submits the completion certificate, they should be promoted with effect from their original due date of promotion. The BCMET course is recognized as a crucial component of faculty development in medical education, equipping educators with essential skills and knowledge in teaching methodologies and educational technology.

Implementation of FACE based Aadhaar Authentication Application

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced a shift in its attendance system for all medical colleges and institutions. Effective May 1, 2025, the NMC AEBAS (Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System) will exclusively utilize face-based Aadhaar authentication for marking attendance, discontinuing the use of fingerprint authentication devices.

NMC Integrates Char Dham Yatra Medical Duty into District Residency Program for PG Students

The upcoming Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand is expected to draw a significant influx of tourists and pilgrims, leading to increased demand for healthcare services in the region. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has, therefore, announced the inclusion of medical duty during the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand under the District Residency Program (DRP) for postgraduate (PG) medical students.

NMC Postpones NEET PG 2024 Admission Data Submission Due to Portal Maintenance

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced a postponement in the deadline for medical colleges and postgraduate institutions to submit admission data related to NEET PG 2024 to a later date. NMC has now informed all concerned institutions that the admission monitoring portal is currently unavailable due to ongoing updates and maintenance.