"medical-colleges"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India added nearly 650 universities over the past decade and more than doubled medical colleges since 2014. He highlighted the new education policy, foreign universities, Atal Tinkering Labs and growing opportunities for young entrepreneurs and startups

The Telangana Health Department has approved a one-time relaxation of promotion rules, enabling 319 Associate Professors to become Professors in government medical colleges. The move aims to address faculty shortages caused by the rapid expansion of medical colleges and increased student intake.

The National Medical Commission has proposed stricter rules for establishing medical colleges, including mandatory completed infrastructure, a corpus fund requirement and a zero-tolerance policy against influencing regulators. Stakeholders have 30 days to submit feedback on the draft amendments.

Expanding medical colleges must never compromise training quality; Dr B C Roy's legacy reminds us that excellence demands rigorous education, ethical practice, and uncompromising standards

KNRUHS has directed all medical colleges in Telangana not to charge additional fees during the internship period or deny internships to eligible students. The university warned that any violation of government orders, NMC regulations or fee norms would invite action.

The Supreme Court was informed that seven medical colleges are not paying stipends to interns and resident doctors, prompting the National Medical Commission to issue show-cause notices. The court appointed a nodal counsel and scheduled the matter for further hearing in August

The removal of the NMC’s population-based seat cap has strengthened Telangana’s ambitious plan of medical colleges in every district, enabling expansion of MBBS seats while shifting focus toward addressing faculty shortages and improving healthcare education infrastructure.

The National Medical Commission has scrapped population-based restrictions and enrolment caps on medical colleges, enabling expansion of MBBS seats. The reform also revises hospital distance norms, marking a significant policy shift aimed at easing growth in medical education.

Satya Kumar Yadav announced plans to run 10 medical colleges under the PPP model in Andhra Pradesh over the next two financial years, with total investment of Rs 8,480 crore, while criticizing the previous YSRCP government

YSR Congress Party chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy has alleged that the Andhra Pradesh government’s move to privatise medical colleges is a major scam. Claiming support from over one crore people, he said protests will continue until the decision is withdrawn.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu defended the PPP model for developing medical colleges, saying they will function as government institutions. He also urged officials to improve service delivery, accountability and public satisfaction through technology-driven governance.

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu defended developing 10 medical colleges under the PPP model, emphasizing better services and government oversight. He criticized the previous YSRCP government for mismanagement and warned officials against bureaucratic inefficiency, particularly in the Revenue Department

YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy said his party’s one-crore signature campaign against the alleged privatisation of government medical colleges reflects a historic public verdict against the Chandrababu Naidu-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh

The Enforcement Directorate conducted coordinated raids across medical colleges in ten states as part of a money-laundering probe into an alleged bribery racket involving National Medical Commission officials, middlemen and private college personnel accused of manipulating inspection data for regulatory approvals

Telangana High Court temporarily stayed the 85% local quota in PG medical MQ1 seats. Aspirants urge the State government to file a strong Counter-Affidavit, highlighting public health and equity, to defend 318 reserved seats for Telangana candidates

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to make all 34 government medical colleges fully functional within three years, with required infrastructure, staffing, and technology, including a mobile app for hospital operations

Apex court bench hearing appeal against High Court verdict; to hear nine pleas, including one filed by the State government

Senior office bearers of TGDA on Wednesday met Health Minister, Damodar Raja Narasimha and submitted a memorandum in which they said that premier State-run teaching hospitals are currently facing significant shortage of senior faculty

Finance Minister says India has seen remarkable growth in medical education in the last 10 years

The Supreme Court's ruling is being considered as a significant setback for South Indian States that have invested heavily in establishing new medical colleges