medical colleges
Coverage of medical colleges in the Nexus archive.
- Self-financing medical, dental colleges told to collect fee only for 4.5 years
The Directorate of Medical Education and Research issued a circular directing self-financing medical, dental colleges, and institutions to collect MBBS course fees only for the prescribed academic duration of 4.5 years, as per the National Medical Commission's public notice.
- NMC draws the curtain on PG diploma courses; MD/MS to become sole path for specialist training
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has ordered that specialist training in medical colleges will be exclusively through MD and MS degree programs starting from 2027-28, replacing existing PG diploma courses. Institutions are required to convert existing diploma seats into degree seats.
- Kerala Budget: new insurance scheme, the highlight for health sector
Kerala's budget highlights a new health insurance scheme offering up to ₹25 lakh coverage for all families and a ₹100-crore project to establish a healthcare ecosystem integrating multi-specialty hospitals, medical colleges, research labs, and rehabilitation facilities.