NMC flags 5 new, 5 old Vidarbha GMCs and 20 others in state for lacking faculty and infrastructure.
For the second consecutive year, the National Medical Council (NMC) has halted admissions to several medical colleges in Maharashtra. This includes five newly established institutions in Vidarbha and five older colleges that failed to meet the required standards. In total, 30 medical colleges across the state did not qualify under NMC norms. The move has sparked concern among students and parents, who fear a reduction in the overall intake capacity for medical education in Maharashtra.
The National Medical Council (NMC) carries out annual inspections of medical colleges to assess their compliance with prescribed standards. During this year’s inspection, it was found that 30 medical colleges across Maharashtra failed to meet the required criteria.
The admission process for the academic year 2025–2026 has been halted for 10 medical colleges that failed to meet the National Medical Council (NMC) criteria. These include five newly recognised colleges in Vidarbha—located in Buldhana, Amravati, Washim, Gadchiroli, and Bhandara—as well as older institutions in Akola, Yavatmal, Chandrapur, Gondia, and Nagpur.
Following unsatisfactory responses to earlier notices sent to these colleges, the NMC has now directed the Principal Secretary of the Medical Education Department and the Director of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) to appear in person regarding the matter.
The Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) of the National Medical Council (NMC) is carrying out the annual renewal process for medical course seats for the academic year 2025–2026, in accordance with the Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education Regulations (MSMER). As part of the evaluation, several key factors were assessed — including the self-declarations submitted by colleges, faculty attendance data from the Aadhaar-enabled biometric system, number of surgeries conducted, availability of cadavers for training, medical parameters, and overall infrastructure.
Following the assessment, it was found that 30 medical colleges in Maharashtra lacked adequate faculty, medical facilities, and infrastructure. As a result, show cause notices were issued to these institutions.
The reports submitted by the medical colleges in response to the show cause notices were found to be unsatisfactory. Moreover, it was observed that the same shortcomings have been repeatedly highlighted over time, with little to no corrective action taken by the institutions. In light of this, the Commission for Medical Sciences has instructed the Director of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) to appear in person.
Until the National Medical Council (NMC) grants approval, the admission process for 30 medical colleges across Maharashtra—including 10 in Vidarbha and 20 in other regions—remains uncertain. This has raised concerns among students and parents, as the delay could affect the admission of approximately 3,000 medical aspirants.
Dr. Kailash Jhiney, Dean of Government Medical College (GMC), Buldhana, confirmed that they have received a notice from the NMC citing non-compliance with set standards. He stated that while the college is working to rectify the highlighted issues, certain technical challenges are causing delays. He acknowledged shortcomings in faculty strength, availability of cadavers for student training, and the number of monthly surgeries—all factors under active review at the government level.
Dr. Jhiney added that currently, 32 faculty members are serving as Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors, against an approved strength of 85 posts. The recruitment process to fill the remaining positions is underway.
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