The admissions process at eight out of the nine Government Medical Colleges (GMC) in Maharashtra will be delayed for yet another year.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has observed a lack of necessary teaching staff and biometric systems in eight out of the nine Government Medical Colleges (GMC) in Maharashtra, causing a delay in their admission process for another year. This includes six medical colleges in Vidarbha, with one in Buldhana district. Out of the 900 student admissions, flaws identified by the NMC have hindered the admissions of 800 students at these eight GMCs.
The State Government decided to establish a Government Medical College (GMC) in every district. Last year, GMCs were approved in nine districts across the State.
The GMCs were approved in Buldhana, Washim, Amravati, Wardha, Bhandara, and Gadchiroli districts in Vidarbha, and in Jalna in Marathwada, Thane, and Palghar. Starting from the academic session of 2024, each medical college was planned to accommodate 100 students.
The State Government planned to admit over 900 students to medical colleges. However, it has been noted that these colleges lack sufficient staff and facilities, including a biometric system.
August 1, 2023, appointed a Dean for the newly-opened medical colleges, the move to start the medical admission process in nine districts from the session of 2024 was also accelerated.
The National Medical Commission has identified numerous errors in the admission process for medical colleges in nine districts, leading to delays in the process.
It has been observed that, apart from Palghar district, all other eight locations require faculty. Furthermore, essential staff have not been appointed at the newly opened medical colleges. If the State Government promptly provides the required faculty and facilities, including the biometric system, and requests the National Medical Commission to conduct a re-inspection, the admission process could commence in this academic session.
There is concern about another year of delays in the admission process. The aspirations of 800 students to become doctors this year may be shattered.
During the Budget Session of the State, urgent action is required to focus on initiating the admission process this year.