NMC News Alert
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an important advisory for students and their parents. It warns students against Indian unapproved medical colleges and foreign illicit medical courses. Such medical colleges are not duly authorized by law and can get students in trouble down the road.
Only NMC-Approved Colleges Are Legal
The NMC clearly said that only those medical colleges that are mentioned on its own official website can offer MBBS and other medical degrees in India. If any college is not mentioned, then it is illegal and is breaking the rule.
No Direct Admissions by NMC
The NMC also clarified that it does not admit students directly to any of the medical colleges. Students have to go through the regular process, which is qualifying for NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test).
Legal Action Filed on Two Institutions
Two institutions that broke the rules have filed legal action against NMC:
- Singhania University, Rajasthan – for MBBS with NMC clearance
- Sanjiban Hospital and Medical College, Howrah (West Bengal) – for operating a medical course illegally
These colleges cannot issue medical degrees, and the students who study from them may not be issued a valid medical license.
Study Medicine Abroad Rules (FMGL Regulations, 2021)
The NMC has put some fundamental rules under the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021, for such students who are eager to study MBBS overseas:
If a student is not in these provisions, they could be debarred from being registered as an Indian doctor.
No Registration for Fake College Graduates
If a student has graduated from an unapproved or counterfeit medical college in India or abroad, they will not be allowed to sit for licensing exams like FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination). They will not be allowed to be registered as a physician in India as well.
NMC's Student and Parent Tip
Here is a tip provided by the NMC:
- Don't go to colleges that avoid NEET.
- Always verify whether a college is approved by visiting the NMC website.
- Never give money to unapproved colleges or agents.
- Report unapproved medical colleges to the NMC or local law enforcement authorities.
Be Alert and Stay Safe
Selecting a good medical college is a big decision. Cross-check approvals always, don't shortcut, and don't let your dream of becoming a doctor be undermined by false promises.
