NMC Calls for Verification of Seat Availability for 2024-25 Medical Courses
The NMC has called upon all medical colleges and institutions to ensure the timely verification and reporting of any discrepancies list of available seats for Under-Graduate (UG) and Post-Graduate (PG) medical courses. This will contribute to a smooth and efficient admission process for the AY 2024-25.
NMC Mandates BCMET Completion for Medical Faculty
Recognizing the challenges faced by Government Medical Colleges in appointing faculty at the last moment, the NMC’s Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) has made a special provision. In such cases, the Principal Secretary, Medical Education of the respective State/UT, must provide an Affidavit confirming that the appointed faculty will complete the BCMET training within the next academic year.
NMC Urges Medical Colleges to Submit Action Reports on “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan”
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice calling upon all medical colleges and institutions under its purview to immediately submit their Action Taken Reports (ATRs) on the measures prescribed under the “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)” in the prescribed proforma (Part IV) of the Concept Note.
Medical Colleges Given Extended Deadline for NEET PG Admission Data Submission
Originally, the PGMEB had requested all medical colleges to submit the required admission information through the NMC’s admission monitoring portal by March 31, 2025. However, acknowledging the technical difficulties faced by several institutions, the deadline has been extended to April 7, 2025.
NMC Extends Deadline for Medical Colleges to Submit Annual Declarations
The Annual Declaration process is a mandatory requirement for medical colleges to provide essential data to the NMC, ensuring transparency and compliance with regulatory standards. Medical colleges that fail to submit their Annual Declaration forms by April 1, 2025 can submit it by April 10, 2025 but will incur a penalty of Rs. 50,000 (including GST).
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 Opens Online Applications for Eligibility Certificate for FMGE Screening Test
The FMGE is tentatively scheduled for July 2025 by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. The online application portal will be open from March 10, 2025 to April 9, 2025.
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 Clarifies Stance On Remote Authentication Of Medical Reports
A recent clarification from the National Medical Commission (NMC) has explicitly stated that registered medical practitioners cannot authenticate pathology and radiology reports remotely.