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The Supreme Court issued notice on a plea seeking candidate-wise disclosure of actual questions, options and answers in NEET-PG 2026. Petitioners argue the existing system limits independent score verification and have sought permanent response records and a time-bound objection process

The National Medical Commission has directed medical colleges and teaching hospitals to establish patient safety cells and appoint nodal officers. The initiative aims to reduce avoidable medical errors, improve clinical protocols, ease patients’ financial burdens and strengthen public trust

The National Medical Commission has outlined restrictions on misleading digital marketing by doctors and private hospitals. Practices such as unverified patient testimonials, exaggerated treatment claims and manipulated online reviews could attract disciplinary action, including fines, professional censure and registration suspension.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued comprehensive new ethical guidelines restricting medical practitioners, hospitals, and healthcare facilities from using AI-generated promotional content, misleading claims, and patient testimonials across digital and social media platforms.

The National Medical Commission has released the college-wise seat matrix for Telangana, offering 3,670 PG medical seats for 2026-27. Government colleges account for nearly 1,470 seats and private colleges 2,200, with admissions through AIQ and State Quota counselling.

  The government has issued an advisory tightening regulation of stem cell therapy, allowing standard clinical use only for approved indications. Stem cell treatment for autism remains limited to approved clinical trials, with unauthorised use, promotion or advertising attracting professional misconduct and disciplinary action 

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the NMC’s approval of 13,186 additional MBBS seats, taking India’s total undergraduate medical intake to 1,40,214 across 836 colleges for 2026-27. He said the expansion will boost medical education, healthcare capacity and opportunities 

The National Medical Commission has directed medical colleges to submit monthly Action Taken Reports on student safety, mental health and staffing. Institutions must strengthen support systems, document student suicides and unnatural deaths, and fill vacant teaching and administrative posts.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed Shailja Pandey, whose MBBS admission was cancelled over a domicile issue in 2013, to receive her degree and marksheet. The court also directed the National Medical Commission to assess her eligibility for medical practice

The Centre informed Parliament that the number of medical colleges has increased from 387 in 2014 to 844, while MBBS seats have risen to 1.39 lakh. It also highlighted initiatives aimed at strengthening medical education and healthcare delivery nationwide

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A parliamentary panel will brief officials from the Education and Health ministries, the National Testing Agency and the National Medical Commission on the June 21 NEET-UG re-examination, amid concerns over the paper leak case, exam cancellation and student welfare

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

A parliamentary panel flagged serious lapses by the National Medical Commission for issuing key regulations without vetting by the Ministry of Law and Justice, warning of legal risks and urging strict adherence to mandatory scrutiny procedures

The National Medical Commission has warned Indian students against enrolling in certain medical universities in Uzbekistan, citing declining academic standards, alleged malpractices and violations of regulatory norms that could render graduates ineligible to practise medicine in India.

The National Medical Commission has made it mandatory for foreign MBBS graduates to obtain an Eligibility Certificate before applying for the FMGE screening test. The online portal for EC applications will remain open from March 2 to March 31, 2026

The National Medical Commission will introduce anti-doping awareness into medical education and CPD programmes, mandating stricter prescription documentation for athletes.

The J&K BOPEE has scheduled January 24 counselling to relocate 50 students from the revoked SMVDIME MBBS program into seven government medical colleges using supernumerary seats, ensuring their education continues despite previous controversy over religious composition

The National Medical Commission (NMC) plans to tighten guidelines on Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs by banning live surgery broadcasts and sponsorships from pharma and device firms, aiming to curb commercial influence and protect patient ethics in medical training

A heartfelt memorial meeting was held in Hyderabad to honour Dr. Sattar Khan, a prominent figure in medical activism and education. Organised by AISEC, the event drew colleagues, friends, and admirers who remembered his unwavering dedication to public service and reform.