Policy and Legal

MP High Court Exposes Flaws in MPMSU Jabalpur MBBS E-Evaluation Software

2 min read April 12, 2026

The court noted that the e-evaluation system is so deeply flawed that checking the exact same answer sheet multiple times yielded completely different results.

NMC Amendment 2026: One State License for Pan-India Practice for Armed Forces Doctors

2 min read April 10, 2026

The amendment clarifies that this pan-India exemption only applies to active-duty personnel. Once an AFMS doctor retires…

NMC Notice 2026: Medical Colleges Directed to Charge MBBS Fees for 4.5 Years Only

1 min read April 9, 2026

Any medical institution found violating this directive and continuing to charge for the 5.5-year duration will face severe, immediate regulatory action under existing statutory laws.

Massive Relief: Rajasthan HC Scraps ₹25 Lakh Bank Guarantee for NEET SS Admission

1 min read April 2, 2026

Three young doctors challenged the mandate in court, arguing that the rule was introduced after the NEET-SS 2025 results had already been declared and counseling was imminent.

NMC PGMSR 2026: 220-Bed Minimum Made Mandatory for Standalone PG Medical Colleges

2 min read March 26, 2026

The guidelines demand a minimum 80% bed occupancy throughout the entire year. Additionally, at least 15% of the total beds dedicated to any PG department ICU or HDU beds

RGUHS Exam Result Dispute: Division Bench Bans Re-Evaluation of Answer Papers

1 min read March 22, 2026

The court pointed directly to the governing university ordinances and the Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations (2023), which explicitly state that the average of two evaluators is final and further re-evaluation is strictly prohibited.

No Private Clinics During Duty Hours: NMC Cracks Down on Medical Ghost Faculty

1 min read March 21, 2026

All faculty, alongside Senior Residents and Junior Residents, are now strictly required to mark their daily attendance through the Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System.

Rajasthan High Court Rules Govt Cannot Stop Doctors from Pursuing Higher Studies

1 min read March 20, 2026

The ruling came during a hearing for a state MO who was selected for a Senior Residency (SR) course but was refused a formal relieving order by the health department.

FMG Protest Delhi: NMC Assures Modification of March 6 Notice

1 min read March 17, 2026

the NMC has instructed representatives to submit a formal email outlining their specific grievances, promising a revised clarification shortly.

Doctors Demand Withdrawal of NMC Rule on FMG Online Classes

2 min read March 14, 2026

Protesters argue that FMGs are already required to clear FMGE and complete Compulsory Rotating Internship in India, which more than proves their clinical competence.

Maternity Leave Not a Break in Service: Bombay HC Rules in Favour of Dentist

1 min read March 11, 2026

The division bench emphatically stated that compulsory medical service bonds cannot override a woman’s fundamental right to motherhood.

KGMCTA Strike Update: Kerala High Court Demands Quick Resolution

1 min read March 4, 2026

With senior faculty stepping back from routine duties, hospital footfall in major centers like Trivandrum and Kozhikode has dropped by more than half.

₹10 Lakh for an MBBS Degree? Supreme Court Allows MBBS Degrees Despite Fake Tribe Certificates

1 min read March 3, 2026

The bench, comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Rajesh Bindal, reversed a previous Bombay High Court order that had refused to grant the students any relief due to the “suppression of facts.”

“Doctors Are Not Factory Workers” : Madras High Court Strikes Down Non-Compete Clauses for Doctors

1 min read February 24, 2026

The contract’s clause barring the Doctors from joining a rival hospital or setting up practice within 15 km for three years was deemed a violation of the Indian Contract Act.

“Not Our Decision”: NBEMS Distances Itself from Negative NEET PG Score

1 min read February 23, 2026

NBEMS clarified that it had absolutely “no role” in drastically lowering the qualifying percentiles.

Supreme Court to Examine Validity of NEET PG Cut-Off Reduction by Centre

1 min read February 23, 2026

The Court asserted its authority to examine the constitutional validity of the policy decision.

NMC Takes U-Turn on Seat Cap: Clears Way for New Medical Colleges in 2026-27

1 min read February 17, 2026

NMC has officially suspended the controversial rule limiting states to 100 MBBS seats per 10 lakh population for the Academic Year 2026-27.

Supreme Court to NBE: “Explain Zero Percentile Cut-Off”; Notices Issued on NEET PG Plea

1 min read February 7, 2026

The bench has directed the NBE and the MoH to file a detailed affidavit explaining the scientific or logical basis for choosing such low percentiles.

Shocking Video: Mob Thrashes Doctor in Dholpur After Patient’s Death; 6 Detained

1 min read February 2, 2026

A doctor at a hospital in Dholpur, Rajasthan, was brutally assaulted by a mob comprising the relatives of a deceased patient.

Supreme Court to Examine NBE’s “Non-Disclosure Policy” on NEET PG Exam Papers

1 min read January 30, 2026

The board further argued that candidates are bound by a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) signed before the exam, which strictly prohibits them from sharing or accessing test content.

Delhi High Court Rejects PIL Challenging Lowered NEET PG Cut-off; Round 3 Counseling to Continue

1 min read January 21, 2026

The petitioner argued that lowering the cut-off (to as low as -40 marks) compromises the “quality of doctors” and endangers patient safety.

Supreme Court PIL Challenges ‘Zero Percentile’ Cut-Off for NEET-PG 2025-26 Admissions

1 min read January 16, 2026

The plea contends that allowing candidates with “abnormally low” or negative scores to specialize in medicine poses a grave threat to public health and patient safety.

Merit vs Money? How -40 Marks Can Now Get You a Seat after NEET PG 2025 Revised Cutoff

1 min read January 14, 2026

By widening the eligibility pool to include the lowest-performing candidates, the system allows students with deep pockets to “buy” expensive Management or NRI quota seats that would otherwise remain empty, prioritizing financial capability over medical competence.