Ambernath medical college tops cut-off among eight new GMCs
1 month, 1 week ago

Ambernath medical college tops cut-off among eight new GMCs

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Among the eight newly established government medical colleges approved by the National Medical Commission in Maharashtra for the 2024-25 academic year, the Ambernath GMC has recorded the highest cut-off score for admissions. Ambernath medical college tops cut-off among eight new GMCs Despite some infrastructure challenges, all 680 seats across these new institutions were filled during round 3 of the Centralised Admission Process, reflecting a strong preference for government-run colleges over private institutions. “Nearly 70% of students admitted to GMCs either pay no fees or only half the fees, making medical education accessible to economically weaker sections,” she said. While acknowledging infrastructure issues in the new colleges, Shenoy added, “For medical education, parents prioritise academic quality over hostel and other facilities.

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India doubles medical colleges, MBBS seats rise by 130%, PG seats by 135%
1 month ago

India doubles medical colleges, MBBS seats rise by 130%, PG seats by 135%

India Today  

The Indian government has reported a remarkable 102% increase in medical colleges and a 130% rise in MBBS seats since 2014, aiming to strengthen healthcare access and meet global standards. India now has 780 medical colleges compared to 387 in 2014, reflecting a 102% surge, Union Health Minister JP Nadda informed the Lok Sabha last week. Uttar Pradesh now leads …

UP CM Yogi Adityanath: 17 New Medical Colleges, 5.14 Crore Ayushman Bharat Cards for Underprivileged Individuals
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UP CM Yogi Adityanath: 17 New Medical Colleges, 5.14 Crore Ayushman Bharat Cards for Underprivileged Individuals

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced significant progress in medical education in the state. He highlighted the doubling of MBBS seats and the opening of 17 new medical colleges this year. Adityanath emphasized the importance of healthcare institutions in the Terai districts, stating that Maharajganj district is no longer sidelined and has received development projects worth ₹940 crore.

8 New Medical Colleges in Maharashtra to Add 1,000 Seats
2 months, 4 weeks ago

8 New Medical Colleges in Maharashtra to Add 1,000 Seats

Hindustan Times  

With the state government approving 8 new medical colleges and 2 additional colleges in Mumbai, the Maharashtra medical education system will see an addition of 1,000 medical seats for the upcoming academic year. However, many colleges are struggling with inadequate facilities despite this expansion, with some senior faculty members questioning the quality of education offered by these new colleges.

Central government approves eight new medical colleges in state
3 months, 1 week ago

Central government approves eight new medical colleges in state

Hindustan Times  

The National Medical Commission has approved eight new government-run medical colleges in Maharashtra, taking the total number of government medical colleges in the state to 35, with a total of 4,850 seats. Central government approves eight new medical colleges in state The move is in line with the state government’s policy of establishing at least one medical college in every …

BRS’ Efforts for Medical Colleges in Every District Paid Off: Harish
3 months, 4 weeks ago

BRS’ Efforts for Medical Colleges in Every District Paid Off: Harish

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Former health minister T. Harish Rao on Wednesday said Telangana finally would have a medical college in each of its 33 districts and the announcement of four more colleges for the state by the National Medical Council was a result of former chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao’s efforts to expand medical education in Telangana. In a statement, Harish Rao …

Nod for 2 more med colleges in state
5 months ago

Nod for 2 more med colleges in state

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The National Medical Commission has sanctioned two more medical colleges in Maharashtra – a state-operated government medical college in Nashik and a private college in Aurangabad. HT Image The two colleges were approved following appeals to the NMC by the state government. In July this year, the NMC had published a list of newly approved medical colleges across the …

3 new medical colleges in U.P.’s Gorakhpur div set to start MBBS course
5 months, 1 week ago

3 new medical colleges in U.P.’s Gorakhpur div set to start MBBS course

Hindustan Times  

Preparations are in full swing to start admissions at Gorakhpur division’s three new medical colleges where MBBS course will be started from this year onwards. Before the BJP government came to power in 2017, Baba Raghav Das Medical College, Gorakhpur, was the only medical education centre in the region. Mahayogi Gorakhnath University, which would be the first private medical college …

Uttar Pradesh to file appeal with NMC: 13 new medical colleges in state denied nod for MBBS course
6 months ago

Uttar Pradesh to file appeal with NMC: 13 new medical colleges in state denied nod for MBBS course

Hindustan Times  

The National Medical Commission has denied permission to 13 new medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh to start the MBBS course apparently after shortcomings were pointed out during inspection, including infrastructure and faculty strength. Uttar Pradesh had planned to add 1300 MBBS seats with these new government medical colleges. We are working on the situation and, within 15 days, we can …

A new medical college to come up at GT and Cama hospital campus
6 months ago

A new medical college to come up at GT and Cama hospital campus

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A proposed medical college on the common campus of Gokuldas Tejpal and Cama Hospitals in South Mumbai has got the nod from the National Medical Council. Mushrif informed the lower house that the capacity of the new medical college would be increased subsequently. “The new medical college will help us in augmenting the health infrastructure in South Mumbai,” he …

Comprehensive India-specific approach needed for growth of medical education: Parliamentary panel
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Comprehensive India-specific approach needed for growth of medical education: Parliamentary panel

The Hindu  

Bridging the widely varying quality of medical education across India; enhancing the number of under- and post-graduate medical seats; optimal use of existing infrastructure to expand medical education facilities; chalking out a comprehensive India-specific approach for the creation of seats for specialists; and streamlining the recruitment process to prevent “ghost faculty” in medical colleges — these are among the top …

CM to Open 5 New Medical Colleges
1 year, 3 months ago

CM to Open 5 New Medical Colleges

Deccan Chronicle  

VISHAKHAPATNAM: Chief Minister Y.S. Giving an impetus to public health, the state government is investing '8,480 crore for the construction of 17 new government medical colleges across the state. Notably, only 11 government medical colleges had been established in the state since Independence, whereas the YSRC government is adding another 17 GMCs during its five-year term. The government has appointed …

110 % increase in number of MBBS seats in India since 2014, Mansukh Mandaviya tells LS
1 year, 5 months ago

110 % increase in number of MBBS seats in India since 2014, Mansukh Mandaviya tells LS

Firstpost  

The National Medical Commission Act, 2019 provides for a medical education system that improves access to quality and affordable medical education and ensures the availability of adequate and high-quality medical professionals in all parts of the country. There has been an 82-per cent increase in the number of medical colleges in the country, from 387 before 2014 to 704 now, …

Maharashtra to Get New Govt Medical Colleges in Nine Districts
1 year, 5 months ago

Maharashtra to Get New Govt Medical Colleges in Nine Districts

News 18  

In a major boost to the health infrastructure and shortage of doctors in Maharashtra, the state government has approved nine new government medical colleges. Out of the 36 districts in Maharashtra, 23 districts already have government medical colleges. The new state-run medical colleges are planned to be set up in districts such as Gadchiroli, Washim, Wardha, Bhandara, Buldhana, Palghar, Amravati, …

Eight New Government Medical Colleges to Come Up in Telangana
1 year, 6 months ago

Eight New Government Medical Colleges to Come Up in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The BRS government on Wednesday green-stamped a proposal to set up eight new medical colleges across districts, as per an order issued by health secretary Syed Ali Murtuza Rizvi. As per the order, medical colleges will be constructed in Medchal-Malkajgiri, Jogulamba Gadwal, Narayanpet, Mulugu, Warangal, Medak, Yadadri Bhongir and Ranga Reddy, with 100 MBBS seats in each college. With …

Starting trouble for new medical colleges in Telangana
1 year, 8 months ago

Starting trouble for new medical colleges in Telangana

The Hindu  

The Telangana government is progressing towards establishing at least one medical college in each of the 33 districts of the State. A batch of 62 professors was recruited, and about 50 of them have been posted in the new medical colleges, says HOD Critical Care, Government Medical College Nizamabad, Dr. Kiran Madala. ‘Should be on par with Gandhi, Osmania’ Speaking …

Uttar Pradesh to get 1,300 new MBBS seats, 13 medical colleges from 2023-24
1 year, 9 months ago

Uttar Pradesh to get 1,300 new MBBS seats, 13 medical colleges from 2023-24

Hindustan Times  

Dept of Medical Education, Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday announced addition of 1,300 new MBBS seats in medical colleges run by the state government. Uttar Pradesh to get 1,300 new MBBS seats Informing this, DME UP tweeted: “1300 MBBS seats will be increased in Government Medical Colleges of @MeUPGovt,bringing a vital change in the medical education sector of the state. 13 …

KCR to launch eight govt. medical colleges
2 years, 1 month ago

KCR to launch eight govt. medical colleges

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister K.Chandrashekar Rao will formally launch the commencement of classes for medical students in the newly established eight medical colleges in the government sector through online mode on Tuesday. With this, the state government is on course to make history by launching eight medical colleges, the highest ever, at one go making medical education affordable to the poor …

Yogi Adiyanath: Doctors graduating from govt medical colleges in UP will have to work in villages
5 years, 3 months ago

Yogi Adiyanath: Doctors graduating from govt medical colleges in UP will have to work in villages

India Today  

Doctors graduating from government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh with an MBBS degree will have to work in villages for two years unless they go for higher studies, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday. Yogi Adiyanath on Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Stressing on the success of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Adityanath said while around 1.18 crore …

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