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National Medical Commission
Doctors cannot evade mandatory government service bond after subsidised PG education
The Allahabad High Court ruled that doctors cannot bypass mandatory government service bonds after receiving subsidized postgraduate medical education.
Private universities cannot be run for profit, says SC
The Supreme Court of India ordered all private universities to operate on a non-profit basis and mandated the submission of audited financial and administrative records.
Doctors’ body seeks reduction in Category-A PG medical fees in Telangana
The Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association has requested the Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee to lower postgraduate medical tuition fees for the Competent Authority quota.
Agartala Government Medical College adds 100 MBBS seats
Agartala Government Medical College has increased its MBBS seat capacity from 150 to 250 for the 2026-27 academic year.
Supreme Court directs implementation of uniform ICU standards nationwide
The Supreme Court of India is overseeing the establishment and implementation of uniform standards for Intensive Care Units (ICUs) in hospitals across the country.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate KLE JGMM medical college building
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate a new medical college building and hospital in Hubballi.
MLA's niece removed from government job after revelation of being full-time student
The Karnataka government terminated the contract of a doctor who held a government job while being a full-time post-graduate medical student.
Health ministry tightens rules on stem cell therapy, bars routine use for autism
The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory restricting stem cell therapy for autism to approved clinical trials only, following a Supreme Court directive.
Same-sex partners, unmarried couples can make medical decisions: NMC to Delhi HC
The National Medical Commission informed the Delhi High Court that same-sex partners and unmarried couples can make medical decisions for each other if they are nominated or in a recognized relationship of care.
IMA Keralam opposes conversion therapy; says LGBTQIA+ identities are not diseases
The Kerala branch of the Indian Medical Association officially rejected conversion therapy as unscientific and unethical.
Doctors oppose mandatory re-registration process for National Medical Register
Doctors are objecting to a new National Medical Commission mandate requiring them to individually re-register and pay a fee for the National Medical Register, arguing their data should be transferred from State Medical Councils.
Centre informs Supreme Court it will allocate unfilled NEET super speciality seats
The Indian government informed the Supreme Court that it intends to allocate all unfilled NEET Super Speciality 2025 seats to Tamil Nadu.
Karnataka authorities request AICTE to extend engineering admission deadline
Karnataka Examination Authority and private engineering college association request AICTE to extend engineering admission deadline amid counselling delays.
Maharashtra increases MBBS intake capacity by 200 seats
Maharashtra increases MBBS intake capacity by 200 seats following National Medical Commission approval for new government and private medical colleges.
Government introduces one time physical reporting for NEET UG counselling 2026
The Union Government announced reforms to the NEET UG Counselling 2026 process, introducing one-time physical reporting and online verification to streamline admissions and reduce travel costs for candidates.
Telangana expands midwifery training to reduce C-section rates in two districts
Telangana Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha announced plans to expand midwifery training for nurses to reduce high Caesarean-section delivery rates in Karimnagar and Jagtial districts.
Tamil Nadu receives 72627 applications for MBBS and BDS courses
The Tamil Nadu Selection Committee received 72,627 applications for MBBS and BDS courses for the 2026-27 session, with the application window extended to July 27.
NMC issues new MBBS admission guidelines for PwBD applicants
The National Medical Commission has issued new guidelines for MBBS 2026 admissions for PwBD applicants based on functional competency rather than just disability percentage, with assessment centers increased from 16 to 61 across India.
Maharashtra abolishes institutional quota for medical admissions and imposes two-year student ban
The Maharashtra government has abolished the institutional quota round for medical admissions and imposed a two-year ban on students who block seats and fail to report.
Tamil Nadu nurses protest against staff reduction measures in Chennai
Nurses affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Nurses Empowerment Association protested at the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services in Chennai, demanding the withdrawal of staff reduction measures and the creation of permanent nursing posts.