Attention Students and Parents: NMC Advises Careful Checks on Medical Institutions

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an urgent nationwide alert to students and parents, warning them about the growing menace of unauthorized medical colleges and illegitimate offshore MBBS programs. The advisory comes amid reports of several institutions misleading aspirants with false claims of recognition and illegal admissions.

 

Key Highlights:

 

Only NMC-Approved Colleges Are Legitimate: The NMC stressed that only medical colleges listed on its official website are authorized to offer MBBS and other medical degrees in India. Any institution not on this list is operating illegally and in violation of NMC regulations.

 

Named and Shamed: Singhania University (Rajasthan) and Sanjiban Hospital and Medical College (Howrah, West Bengal) have been specifically flagged for offering MBBS courses without NMC approval. Legal action is underway against these institutions.

 

Risks for Students: Graduates from unauthorized or non-compliant colleges will be ineligible for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE)—a mandatory licensing exam to practice medicine in India. The responsibility for disqualification will rest solely on the student.

 

Guidelines for MBBS Abroad: Students planning to study medicine overseas must ensure their chosen program meets the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021. This includes a minimum of 54 months of education at a single institution, a 12-month internship at the same university, and instruction in English.

 

How to Stay Safe:

The NMC urges all stakeholders to remain vigilant and verify before enrolling, ensuring their medical career is built on a legitimate foundation.

 

Source:  Hindustan Times, The New Indian Express, Munsif Daily