NEET-PG counselling around the corner, NMC yet to notify new disability assessment norms

NEET-PG counselling around the corner, NMC yet to notify new disability assessment norms

The National Medical Commission (NMC) is yet to notify new guidelines for disability assessment of candidates applying for post-graduate medical courses, even though results for the qualifying NEET-PG exam have been announced and counselling is likely in a few weeks. Earlier this year, the apex medical education regulator had released interim guidelines for disability assessment […]

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NEET UG 2025 Counselling: MCC allows conversion of 188 candidates to NRI category

NEET UG 2025 Counselling: MCC allows conversion of 188 candidates to NRI category

NEET UG 2025 Counselling NRI Conversion: The Medical Council Committee (MCC) has approved the conversion of 188 candidates from Indian to NRI status for the NEET UG 2025 counselling process. These candidates are required to submit their scanned documents to MCC via email at ug.nri.mcc@gmail.com, no later than August 3, 2025. The list of NRI […]

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Despite increase in MBBS seats, 2,849 remained vacant in 2024: Govt data

Despite increase in MBBS seats, 2,849 remained vacant in 2024: Govt data

Despite a significant 39 per cent increase in MBBS seats over the past few years, a considerable number of undergraduate medical seats remain vacant across India, data from the National Medical Commission (NMC) reveals. The data was presented in the Lok Sabha on August 1 by Anupriya Patel, Minister of State in the Ministry of […]

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NEET UG 2025: List of medical colleges in Maharashtra to pursue MBBS

NEET UG 2025: List of medical colleges in Maharashtra to pursue MBBS

NEET UG Maharashtra State MBBS Colleges 2025: Being the third largest state in the country after Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra is home to numerous government and private medical colleges. The state has 42 government medical colleges, with two colleges under the central government and the rest under the state government. Here is the list […]

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NEET UG: 26th Russian Education Fair held in Delhi; main focus on medical education

NEET UG: 26th Russian Education Fair held in Delhi; main focus on medical education

The Russian Centre for Science and Culture, in collaboration with Rus-Education, hosted the 26th Russian Education Fair in New Delhi on Saturday. The event primarily highlighted opportunities in medical education in Russia and featured representatives from 10 leading Russian universities offering undergraduate courses in medical sciences (MBBS). The event saw representation from prominent Russian universities, […]

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NEET Result 2025: Expected cut-off, and what students should know

NEET Result 2025: Expected cut-off, and what students should know

NEET Expected Cutoff Marks 2025 For MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BAMS Government College: The National Testing Agency (NTA) held the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) exam on May 4 and medical aspirants are awaiting the results and the cut-off. NTA will publish the provisional answer keys in May, followed by the final answer […]

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‘Didn’t make notes for NEET UG,’ says Shashank whose journey to crack medical exam was never easy

‘Didn’t make notes for NEET UG,’ says Shashank whose journey to crack medical exam was never easy

Shashank Jopose’s journey to cracking NEET UG was anything but easy. With no medical background in the family and ongoing financial struggles, he faced numerous hurdles along the way. Yet, in his third attempt, he triumphed with an impressive score of 673 out of 720. The son of an auto-rickshaw driver, Shashank wanted to make […]

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Haryana removes Rs 10 lakh bond amount for admission in govt medical colleges

Haryana removes Rs 10 lakh bond amount for admission in govt medical colleges

The Haryana State government today removed the bond amount of around Rs 10 lakh for students taking admission in government medical colleges for MBBS courses. While announcing the move, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that the step has been taken with the aim to provide medical facilities to everyone, especially to the people in […]

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MBBS in Hindi? Faculty, aspirants, council members react

MBBS in Hindi? Faculty, aspirants, council members react

The decision to teach MBBS in Hindi has been taken with the objective of promoting Indian languages in the education system. The move has, however, drawn a mixed reaction. While some have applauded the decision, others believe that it will add further pressure on medical students. Madhya Pradesh Congress president Kamal Nath has recently asked […]

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