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New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has received a total of 443 applications for setting up new medical colleges over the past five years, out of which 265 have been approved. This information was recently shared in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister of State for Health, Anupriya Patel. Breaking down the data year-wise, the government revealed that: The data was presented in Parliament in response to questions raised by Members of Parliament regarding the number of medical colleges approved in recent years, the volume of applications received, and whether private players are also allowed to establish deemed medical colleges in the country. Responding to these queries, Anupriya Patel stated that, as per the NMC, the figures reflect the total number of applications received and approved for setting up new medical colleges over the last five years. Sl. No. Academic Year No. of applications received No. of Colleges approved 1 2021-22 82 48 2 2022-23 83 46 3 2023-24 86 54 4 2024-25 112 74 5 2025-26 80 43 Total Number of State/UT wise Under Graduate (UG) Medical Colleges for the last five Years: Sl. No. Name of the State/UT Academic Year 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 1 Andaman & Nicobar Island 01 01 01 01 01 2 Andhra Pradesh 31 32 37 38 39 3 Arunachal Pradesh 01 01 01 01 01 4 Assam 08 10 13 14 16 5 Bihar 20 20 21 22 25 6 Chandigarh 1 01 01 01 01 7 Chhattisgarh 12 14 14 17 16 8 Dadra & Nagar Haveli 1 01 01 01 01 9 Delhi 10 10 10 10 11 10 Goa 1 01 01 01 01 11 Gujarat 30 36 40 41 43 12 Haryana 12 13 15 15 17 13 Himachal Pradesh 7 08 08 08 08 14 Jammu & Kashmir 9 10 12 12 12 15 Jharkhand 9 09 09 09 10 16 Karnataka 63 67 70 73 72 17 Kerala 31 33 33 34 36 18 Madhya Pradesh 25 25 27 31 35 19 Maharashtra 62 63 68 80 85 20 Manipur 03 04 04 04 04 21 Meghalaya 01 01 01 02 03 22 Mizoram 01 01 01 01 01 23 Nagaland 00 00 01 01 01 24 Orissa 13 15 17 19 21 25 Puducherry 09 09 09 09 09 26 Punjab 11 12 12 13 13 27 Rajasthan 26 30 35 43 49 28 Sikkim 01 01 01 01 01 29 Tamil Nadu 69 71 74 77 78 30 Telangana 34 43 56 65 66 31 Tripura 02 02 02 03 03 32 Uttar Pradesh 67 67 68 86 88 33 Uttarakhand 08 08 08 10 10 34 West Bengal 27 33 35 37 41 Anupriya Patel further explained that, as per the rules laid down in the 2023 regulations for setting up new medical institutions and courses, no medical college can be established and no new course can be started without official approval. She clarified that institutions must first apply and receive written permission from the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB). Only after this approval is granted can a new medical college be opened or additional courses and seats be introduced. Disclaimer: This website is intended mainly for healthcare professionals. The information provided here is for general awareness and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not offer any form of medical consultation, endorsement, or prescription through this platform. Medical science is constantly evolving, and while we make every effort to keep our content accurate and up to date, there may be occasional gaps or updates. If you notice any errors or discrepancies, please feel free to reach out to us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. We strongly advise readers to always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any medical decisions. Any information on this website should not override or conflict with a doctor’s guidance. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For complete details, please refer to our full disclaimer.

JEE Main Drop Year Decision: अगर इस साल आपका JEE Main क्लियर नहीं होता है, तो एक साल ड्रॉप लेना सही है या नहीं, यह आपकी तैयारी और स्थिति पर निर्भर करता है. इसके लिए सही स्ट्रैटेजी और प्लानिंग जरूरी है. वहीं, ड्रॉप के अलावा भी कई करियर विकल्प मौजूद हैं, जिन्हें अपनाकर छात्र अपने भविष्य को बेहतर बना सकते हैं. JEE Main Drop Year Decision:हर साल लाखों छात्र JEE Main की तैयारी करते हैं, लेकिन सभी को सफलता नहीं मिलती। ऐसे में कई छात्रों के मन में ये सवाल आता है – क्या एक साल और तैयारी करना सही होगा या नहीं। असल में, ये फैसला इतना आसान नहीं होता। इसमें सिर्फ पढ़ाई नहीं, बल्कि आपका समय, मेहनत और मानसिक स्थिति भी बहुत मायने रखते हैं। सही निर्णय लेने के लिए अपनी तैयारियों, कमजोरियों और लक्ष्य को ध्यान से देखना जरूरी है। पहले जानें कि गलती कहां हुई:JEE Main की तैयारी को एक साल और देने से पहले सबसे जरूरी है कि आप अपनी पिछली तैयारी का ईमानदारी से विश्लेषण करें। सोचें – क्या आपके बेसिक कॉन्सेप्ट कमजोर थे? क्या आपने पर्याप्त प्रैक्टिस नहीं की? या फिर टाइम मैनेजमेंट में दिक्कत हुई? जब आप अपनी कमजोरियों और गलतियों को साफ-साफ समझ लेते हैं, तभी ड्रॉप का फैसला सही और फायदेमंद साबित हो सकता है। कब लेना चाहिए ड्रॉप? अगर आपका स्कोर कटऑफ के करीब है या थोड़ी मेहनत से बेहतर रैंक आ सकती है, तो एक साल का ड्रॉप लेना सही हो सकता है. ऐसे छात्रों के लिए यह एक मौका होता है कि वे अपनी कमजोरियों को सुधारें और अगली बार बेहतर प्रदर्शन करें. कब ड्रॉप लेना नुकसानदायक हो सकता है? अगर आपकी तैयारी बहुत कमजोर रही है या पढ़ाई में निरंतरता की कमी है, तो सिर्फ एक साल ड्रॉप लेना समस्या का हल नहीं है. कई बार छात्र बिना प्लानिंग के ड्रॉप ले लेते हैं और अगली बार भी वही गलतियां दोहरा देते हैं. ऐसे में समय भी बर्बाद होता है और तनाव भी बढ़ता है. ड्रॉप लेने से पहले बनाएं पक्का प्लान अगर आपने ड्रॉप लेने का फैसला कर लिया है, तो बिना प्लान के आगे न बढ़ें. एक सही स्टडी प्लान बनाएं, रोजाना का टाइम टेबल तय करें और रेगुलर मॉक टेस्ट दें. इसके साथ ही अपने कॉन्सेप्ट को मजबूत करने पर ध्यान दें. मेंटल हेल्थ और मोटिवेशन का रखें ध्यान एक साल की तैयारी आसान नहीं होती. कई बार अकेलापन, दबाव और तुलना की भावना परेशान कर सकती है. इसलिए जरूरी है कि आप अपनी मानसिक सेहत का भी ध्यान रखें. छोटे-छोटे लक्ष्य बनाएं और उन्हें पूरा करके खुद को मोटिवेट रखें. क्या हैं ड्रॉप के अलावा अन्य विकल्प? अगर आप ड्रॉप नहीं लेना चाहते, तो आपके पास कई अन्य विकल्प भी हैं. आप अच्छे प्राइवेट कॉलेज में एडमिशन ले सकते हैं या फिर अन्य इंजीनियरिंग एग्जाम्स की तैयारी कर सकते हैं. इसके अलावा आप अपनी रुचि के अनुसार दूसरे करियर विकल्प भी चुन सकते हैं.

NEET की तैयारी और फिर MBBS की भारी-भरकम पढ़ाई. इस वजह से पूरे 8 सालों तक कॉम्पिटिटिव स्विमिंग से इनका नाता टूट गया. मेडिकल कॉलेज में आते ही उनकी ये पुरानी आग फिर से भड़क उठी. MBBS Student Cracks National Swimming Championship कुछ महीने पहले, उत्तर प्रदेश के देवरिया जिले का महर्षि देवराहा बाबा मेडिकल कॉलेज देशभर में सुर्खियों में था, लेकिन किसी सकारात्मक वजह से नहीं। OPD भवन की पानी की टंकी में एक शव मिलने की खबर ने सबको सकते में डाल दिया था। लेकिन अब उसी मेडिकल कॉलेज से एक प्रेरणादायक और खुशी देने वाली खबर सामने आई है। ये कहानी आपको यह सोचने पर मजबूर कर देगी कि अगर किसी इंसान में सच्चा पैशन और लगन हो, तो वह कुछ भी कर सकता है। सोचिए – देश की सबसे कठिन परीक्षा NEET क्रैक करके MBBS की पढ़ाई करना और फिर उसी पढ़ाई के बीच नेशनल लेवल स्विमिंग चैंपियनशिप में जगह बनाना। यह अपने आप में एक बड़ी उपलब्धि है। हम सभी जानते हैं कि MBBS करना कितना चुनौतीपूर्ण होता है। दिन-रात किताबों में डूबकर पढ़ाई करना पड़ती है। लेकिन देवरिया के महर्षि देवराहा बाबा ऑटोनोमस स्टेट मेडिकल कॉलेज (MDBASMC) की थर्ड ईयर MBBS छात्रा आयुषी सिंह ने ऐसा कारनामा कर दिखाया है, जो सभी के लिए एक मिसाल बन गया है। आयुषी सिंह ने किया ऐसा कारनामा आयुषी ने हरियाणा में आयोजित खेलो इंडिया अस्मिता वीमेंस तैराकी की जोनल प्रतियोगिता के 200 मीटर व्यक्तिगत स्पर्धा में चौथा स्थान हासिल किया और अगले महीने अहमदाबाद में होने वाली राष्ट्रीय स्तर की तैराकी प्रतियोगिता के लिए क्वालीफाई कर लिया। ये छात्रा सिर्फ MBBS की पढ़ाई में ही नहीं बल्कि अपने बचपन के शौक को भी फिर से जिंदा कर रही है, जिसे उसने 8 साल पहले छोड़ दिया था। अब वो नेशनल लेवल स्विमिंग चैंपियनशिप में अपनी प्रतिभा दिखाने जा रही है। जानकारी के अनुसार, जब आयुषी सिर्फ 5 साल की थीं, तब पहली बार स्विमिंग पूल में कदम रखा। यहीं से शुरू हुआ उनका पानी के साथ रिश्ता, जो उनके लिए उम्र भर का पैशन बन गया। उनकी पहली कोच मिसेज आर. सी. यादव ने इस छोटी बच्ची के अंदर अनुशासन (Discipline) और कभी हार ना मानने वाली लगन (Perseverance) भर दी। स्कूल के दिनों में आयुषी ने सिर्फ स्विमिंग ही नहीं की, बल्कि टेनिस, बास्केटबॉल और ट्रैक एंड फील्ड में भी अपना हुनर दिखाया। मतलब, वो सच में ‘Jack of all trades’ हैं! लेकिन फिर आया करियर का वह मोड़, जहां अक्सर लोगों के शौक पीछे छूट जाते हैं। NEET की तैयारी और MBBS की भारी-भरकम पढ़ाई ने उनके कॉम्पिटिटिव स्विमिंग के 8 साल रोक दिए। लेकिन कहते हैं – “अगर आग अंदर हो, तो वह कभी बुझती नहीं है।” आयुषी ने यही साबित कर दिखाया। देवरिया मेडिकल कॉलेज में फिर भड़की आयुषी की आग देवरिया मेडिकल कॉलेज में आते ही आयुषी की पुरानी आग फिर से जाग उठी। इस सफर में उनका साथ उनके नए कोच, अरविंद गुप्ता ने दिया। रविंद्र किशोर शाही स्पोर्ट्स स्टेडियम, देवरिया में उन्होंने फिर से प्रैक्टिस शुरू की और 8 साल के लंबे गैप को सिर्फ अपनी मेहनत से पाट दिया। आज इसका परिणाम सबके सामने है – उनका सिलेक्शन नेशनल लेवल के लिए हो चुका है। आयुषी की हॉबी और अनोखी रुचि आप सोच रहे होंगे, एक पढ़ी-लिखी, कॉन्वेंट एजुकेटेड, नेशनल स्विमर और होने वाली डॉक्टर की हॉबी क्या हो सकती है? थोड़ा अजीब लगे, लेकिन आयुषी (उत्तर प्रदेश के बाराबंकी की रहने वाली) बताती हैं कि उन्हें लोकल भाषा ‘भोजपुरी’ सुनना, समझना और बोलना बहुत पसंद है। उनका मानना है कि जब एक डॉक्टर अपने मरीज से उनकी लोकल भाषा में बात करता है, तो वह सिर्फ उनकी बीमारी नहीं समझता, बल्कि उनकी भावनाओं (Emotions) से भी जुड़ जाता है। बिना स्ट्रेस के इतना सब कैसे संभव है? इसका पूरा क्रेडिट आयुषी अपने माता-पिता को देती हैं। उनके पेरेंट्स ने कभी उन पर नतीजों या ‘फर्स्ट आने’ का दबाव नहीं डाला। उन्होंने बस एक बात सिखाई – अपने पैशन को खुलकर जियो।

Is there a minimum score to pass JEE Main out of 300? How many marks do you actually need to secure a seat in top NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs? And what is the qualifying cutoff in JEE Main to appear for JEE Advanced? Let’s clear all your doubts once and for all. Check the details below. Minimum Passing Marks in JEE Main 2026: Many students appearing for JEE Main 2026 often wonder – what are the minimum passing marks out of 300? The simple answer is: there’s no fixed minimum score in JEE Main. Every candidate who takes the exam is given a rank, which is used for admissions to colleges. However, there’s a catch for those aiming for IITs. If you want to appear for JEE Advanced, you must meet a minimum qualifying cutoff in JEE Main. These minimum marks are released category-wise along with the JEE Main Session 2 results. Read on to know everything about the minimum JEE Main qualifying marks and more details. Table of contents JEE Main 2026 Passing Marks Out of 300 If you’re preparing for JEE Main 2026, a question many students have is: “What are the passing marks out of 300?” The straightforward answer is: there are no fixed passing marks in JEE Main. Every candidate who appears is assigned a rank based on their percentile, which is calculated after JEE Main Session 2. Unlike other exams where a minimum score decides “pass” or “fail,” JEE Main works differently. Each student gets a score out of 300, but this raw score alone does not determine your result. Your marks are converted into a percentile, which ranks all candidates. So even if your raw score seems low, you are not technically “failed.” Your chances depend on how well you did compared to other students. This is why looking only for “passing marks” can be misleading. In JEE Main, the real goal is to score as high as possible to improve your percentile and rank. Understanding JEE Main 2026 Qualifying Marks Even though there’s no fixed passing score, there is a qualifying cutoff percentile. This is important for students who want to appear for JEE Advanced, the exam required for admission into IITs. After the Session 2 results, the National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the cutoff percentile category-wise. Only students who score above this cutoff become eligible to appear for JEE Advanced. For example, in previous years, the cutoff for JEE Mains for JEE Advanced qualification was as follows: Category Cutoff 2025 Unreserved (UR) 93.1023262 Gen-EWS 80.3830119 OBC-NCL 79.4313582 SC 61.1526933 ST 47.9026465 UR-PwD 0.0079349 Keep in mind: Who Qualifies for JEE Advanced 2026? Not everyone who appears for JEE Main can sit for JEE Advanced. Only the top 2.5 lakh candidates (approx.) across all categories qualify for JEE Advanced. To be in this group, you need to: What Should Be Your Target Score in JEE Main 2026 to Qualify for JEE Advanced? Instead of focusing only on passing marks, it’s better to set a clear target based on your goals: Remember, the higher your percentile, the more choices you’ll have during counselling and seat allocation. JEE Main 2026 Marks vs Percentile To understand what marks correspond to which percentile, check the JEE Main 2026 marks vs percentile chart. What is the JEE Main Percentile Score? Many students get confused between marks and percentiles. For example: This is why percentile matters more than raw marks in JEE Main. How is JEE Main Percentile Calculated? The percentile is calculated using a normalization formula to ensure fairness across multiple exam shifts. Here’s the basic idea: The formula (simplified) is: Percentile = (Number of students who scored equal to or less than you ÷ Total students in your shift) × 100 How is the JEE Main 2026 Rank Decided? Your All India Rank (AIR) is based on your percentile, not raw marks. Remember, it’s your rank that matters during counselling and seat allotment, not just your raw score.

कंप्यूटर साइंस इंजीनियरिंग पर AI का असर आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस (AI) के बढ़ते प्रभाव के कारण कंप्यूटर साइंस और सॉफ्टवेयर इंजीनियरिंग में छात्रों की रुचि कम हो रही है, जबकि मैकेनिकल और इलेक्ट्रिकल इंजीनियरिंग में एडमिशन बढ़ रहे हैं। कई छात्र अपने भविष्य को लेकर चिंतित हैं, लेकिन एक्सपर्ट बताते हैं कि AI नई स्किल्स और अवसर भी पैदा कर रहा है। कंप्यूटर साइंस में एडमिशन क्यों घट रहे हैं? ASU के Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering के आंकड़ों के अनुसार, कंप्यूटर साइंस में एडमिशन 2024 में 5,844 से घटकर 2025 में 5,008 रह गए हैं। वहीं, सॉफ्टवेयर इंजीनियरिंग में भी छात्रों की संख्या 1,347 से घटकर 1,086 हो गई है। छात्रों का कहना है कि AI के बढ़ते इस्तेमाल के कारण उन्हें अपने भविष्य को लेकर चिंता होने लगी है। छात्रा बेथलहम तेजाजी (Bethelehem Tejeji) के अनुसार, अब केवल सहपाठियों के साथ ही नहीं, बल्कि कंपनियों द्वारा AI के इस्तेमाल के कारण भी मुकाबला करना पड़ रहा है। इसके चलते इंटर्नशिप और नौकरी पाने का दबाव पहले से कहीं ज्यादा बढ़ गया है। क्या AI सच में नौकरियां छीन रहा है? एक्सपर्ट्स का मानना है कि यह डर पूरी तरह सही नहीं है। कंप्यूटिंग फील्ड के प्रोफेसर केविन गैरी के अनुसार, यह केवल ‘अनजान चीजों का डर’ है। उनका कहना है कि दुनिया में सॉफ्टवेयर की जरूरत कम नहीं हो रही, बल्कि लगातार बढ़ रही है। केविन गैरी ने यह भी बताया कि एडमिशन घटने के पीछे कई कारण हैं—कुछ छात्र बिना मेजर तय किए कॉलेज में आ रहे हैं, इंटरनेशनल स्टूडेंट्स की संख्या कम हुई है, और जॉब मार्केट को लेकर अनिश्चितता बढ़ी है। उनका मानना है कि AI नौकरियां खत्म नहीं कर रहा, बल्कि नए स्किल्स की मांग बढ़ा रहा है। इसी वजह से ASU 2026 से AI से जुड़े नए कोर्स और सर्टिफिकेट शुरू करने की तैयारी कर रहा है। मैकेनिकल और इलेक्ट्रिकल इंजीनियरिंग क्यों बन रही हैं पसंदीदा? जहां कंप्यूटर साइंस में एडमिशन घट रहे हैं, वहीं मैकेनिकल और इलेक्ट्रिकल इंजीनियरिंग में छात्रों की संख्या तेजी से बढ़ी है। मैकेनिकल इंजीनियरिंग में एडमिशन 2,795 से बढ़कर 3,287 हो गए हैं, जबकि इलेक्ट्रिकल इंजीनियरिंग 2,825 से बढ़कर 3,252 तक पहुँच गई है। प्रोफेसर जेम्स मिडलटन के अनुसार, मैकेनिकल इंजीनियरिंग आज के सबसे उपयोगी फील्ड्स में से एक है। इस क्षेत्र में पढ़ाई पूरी करने के बाद छात्र एयरोस्पेस से लेकर बायोमेडिकल तक कई अलग-अलग क्षेत्रों में काम कर सकते हैं। उन्होंने यह भी बताया कि इस फील्ड में औसतन सालाना करीब 1 लाख डॉलर की सैलरी मिलती है AI का असर हर फील्ड पर जहां कंप्यूटर साइंस में छात्रों के बीच AI को लेकर डर है, वहीं मैकेनिकल इंजीनियरिंग में इसे एक मददगार टूल के रूप में देखा जा रहा है। प्रोफेसर मिडलटन के अनुसार, AI डिजाइन और काम को बेहतर बना रहा है, नौकरियां नहीं छीन रहा। छात्र भी मानते हैं कि मैकेनिकल जैसी फील्ड्स ज्यादा स्थिर हैं, क्योंकि इनमें हाथ से काम (hands-on work) ज्यादा होता है और पूरी तरह मशीनों पर निर्भर नहीं रहना पड़ता।

Studying medicine abroad offers an alternative to India’s limited seats and high fees, but returning doctors often face delays in licensing, training, and starting their careers at home. Every year, most aspiring doctors in India are left without a seat. In 2025, a record 22 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET-UG exam, while the country offered just about 1.29 lakh MBBS seats. Nearly half of these are in private colleges, where fees can soar from ₹60 lakh to over ₹1 crore. Even among the 12.36 lakh students who qualified, the vast majority still couldn’t secure a spot, highlighting the huge gap between ambition and opportunity. The Economic Survey 2024–25 pointed out that high costs and limited seats push thousands of students to pursue medical education abroad each year. In March 2026, the National Medical Commission (NMC) introduced new rules for foreign medical graduates (FMGs), including extra hands-on training for parts of MBBS completed online during the pandemic. After protests from FMGs, the NMC had to withdraw and replace the circular. For Indian students studying medicine overseas, earning a degree is often just the first step in a longer journey. With fewer seats and rising costs at home, studying abroad is becoming less a choice and more a necessity. So what options remain for those left outside India’s medical colleges? Why Indian Students Still Leave to Study Medicine Abroad Facing intense competition and soaring fees at home, many Indian medical aspirants view foreign universities as their only realistic option. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, nearly 12.5 lakh Indian students were studying abroad as of January 2025. Health professions make up about 2.8% of this outward mobility, which works out to roughly 30,000–35,000 students pursuing medicine and other health-related courses overseas each year. Over a five- or six-year program, these numbers add up, meaning that at any given time, well over one lakh Indian students are studying medicine across multiple countries. Russia remains a top choice, while China continues to attract a sizeable, though smaller, number of students. It’s important not to see foreign medical graduates (FMGs) as a single group. The quality of education and clinical experience varies widely across overseas universities. Some Indian students join well-established, recognised institutions, while others end up in colleges with uneven academics, limited clinical exposure, or uncertain outcomes back home. Language and curriculum differences can also be challenging—studying in Russian or Chinese, or dealing with unfamiliar disease profiles—but many students adapt and even excel. In fact, several FMGs complete their degrees fully prepared to be competent doctors. The real test, however, often begins only after they return to India. Why Returning to Practice Is So Tough The first bottleneck for foreign medical graduates (FMGs) is the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), a national multiple-choice licensing test required to practice in India. This exam, which will eventually be replaced by the NExT exam for all graduates, has historically seen very low pass rates. In the December 2025 session, only 23.95% of candidates cleared it, needing 150 out of 300 marks to qualify. The Economic Survey 2024–25 cited similar past results as evidence that many foreign medical programs—especially those with weak clinical training—fall short of Indian standards. Clearing the FMGE, however, is just the beginning. Indian citizens with an overseas MBBS must still complete a one-year compulsory rotating internship (CRMI) in India, even if they’ve already done clinical training abroad. This has been in place for decades and was reinforced by the NMC’s Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations 2021, which require anyone who earned their degree after November 2021 to finish the full 12-month internship in India. As a result, a six-year medical program abroad can turn into an eight- to ten-year journey before a graduate can officially register as a doctor in India. The FMG pathway is best seen as a multi-stage pipeline, with each step often adding years to the overall process. Figure 1: The Long Return Pathway for FMGs in India In practice, the internship stage has become another major bottleneck for foreign medical graduates (FMGs). Internships are usually completed at teaching hospitals linked to medical colleges or at certain approved hospitals, but FMGs often struggled to secure vacant positions. State medical councils sometimes hesitated to accommodate them, citing limited capacity or lower stipends. In some cases, graduates had to wait for months—or even pay fees—to get an internship slot. The problem worsened after the Ukraine war and COVID-19 disruptions, which caused a surge of returnee students. The courts and the National Medical Commission (NMC) had to step in with temporary solutions, such as allowing some students to complete supervised training in non-teaching hospitals or directing states to increase the number of available slots. Pandemic closures and war left thousands of foreign medical graduates (FMGs), especially those in China and Ukraine, with disrupted clinical training and a complicated regulatory situation upon their return. The National Medical Commission’s (NMC) 6 March 2026 notice was later withdrawn and replaced with a clarificatory notice on 18 March 2026, after concerns from FMGs and other stakeholders. Under the revised rules, graduates who can prove that their online training was compensated by physical instruction abroad don’t need extra clerkship in India. Those who cannot must still demonstrate equivalence. Even after clearing exams and meeting all requirements, FMGs often face unequal treatment. A notable example is internship stipends. In India, medical interns typically receive a modest stipend set by the state or institution (around ₹10,000–50,000 per month in government hospitals). Yet in some places, FMG interns were paid less—or sometimes nothing—compared to Indian-educated interns. Protests and court cases followed, and in February 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that FMG interns must receive the same stipend as their Indian counterparts. These challenges create a widespread sense that the system is stacked against FMGs. While some caution about quality is understandable given the varying standards of global medical schools, the skepticism goes both ways. FMGs face higher hurdles for entry into practice, including a dedicated screening exam, even though

Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court has stepped in to support a differently-abled student, directing state medical education authorities to grant her admission to the MBBS course. She had successfully qualified NEET UG 2025 under the PwD (Persons with Disabilities) quota but was denied admission earlier. Hearing her appeal, a division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma and Justice Shubha Mehta noted that the student meets the eligibility criteria. The court also observed that she is currently eligible to secure admission at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). As per a Dainik Bhaskar report, the student moved the court after the SMS Medical College committee declared her ineligible for admission under the PwD (Persons with Disabilities) quota. The committee claimed that her disability could affect her ability to perform medical duties. Her counsel explained that she has a permanent disability in two fingers of her right hand caused by an electric shock. Despite this challenge, she appeared for NEET-UG 2025 under the PwD category and secured a top rank in her segment. After the court’s intervention, she was examined by a medical board at Safdarjung Hospital. The board assessed her condition and confirmed that she is fit and eligible to pursue the MBBS course. The High Court directed that if no seat is available in the current academic session, she must be allotted a seat in the 2026 session. It also observed that she is currently eligible for admission to AIIMS Delhi, as reported by NDTV. Taking all reports into account, the court ruled in her favour and instructed authorities to grant her admission. It further clarified that her admission must be ensured, even if it requires allocation in the next academic session. In a related observation from an earlier case, the Rajasthan High Court had emphasized that doctors should not be prevented from pursuing higher education due to administrative hurdles. The court noted that qualified doctors are valuable to both the medical field and society, and higher education ultimately enhances public healthcare through improved skills. Disclaimer: This website is intended mainly for healthcare professionals. The information shared here is for general awareness and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not meant for prescribing medications or making healthcare decisions. Medical science is constantly evolving, and while we aim to keep our content accurate and up to date, there may be occasional gaps. If you notice any errors or discrepancies, please feel free to reach out to us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. We do not support or promote any medical advice that goes against a qualified doctor’s guidance. Always consult a certified healthcare professional for any medical concerns.

IIT JEE Advanced 2026 Exam: There will be no changes in the exam pattern this year. Students can continue their preparation according to the existing format. JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Pattern: A major and reassuring update has come for aspirants preparing for one of India’s toughest exams for admission into IITs. Putting an end to speculation about changes, IIT Roorkee has confirmed that the exam pattern will remain unchanged. Students can now continue their preparation with clarity and confidence using the existing format. Why were changes being discussed?There had been ongoing discussions about possible changes due to the new education policy and rising pressure in competitive exams. However, the official clarification confirms that JEE Advanced 2026 will follow the same challenging structure as before. Exam pattern details: Registration and eligibility: Expert advice:With no change in pattern, experts suggest students should now focus purely on practice—especially previous year questions (PYQs) and mock tests—without worrying about new formats. Students are also advised to rely only on the official website (jeeadv.ac.in) for accurate information. Through this exam, admission is offered to thousands of seats across 23 IITs in B.Tech, B.E., and other undergraduate programmes. The exam is scheduled to be held on May 17, 2026.

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Admit Card: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the admit cards for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 soon. Candidates who have registered for the exam will be able to download their hall tickets from the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Applicants are advised to download their admit cards as soon as they are released and carefully verify all the details mentioned on them. In case of any discrepancies, they should immediately contact the NTA. Earlier, the NTA had already released the exam city intimation slip, allowing candidates to check their allotted exam city in advance. JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Admit Card However, this slip is not the admit card. The admit card contains complete details such as the exact exam center address, exam date, shift timing, and important instructions. According to media reports, JEE Main Session 2 is likely to be conducted in the first week of April 2026. Therefore, the admit cards are expected to be released around 3–4 days before the exam. How to Download the Admit Card Candidates can follow these simple steps to download their admit card: What Details Will Be Mentioned on the Admit Card The admit card will include details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam date, timing, exam center address, and important instructions. Candidates must carry a valid photo ID along with the admit card to the exam center. Also, check the latest updates on Rajasthan RBSE Class 10 results 2026, as well as Shala Darpan Board Class 5 and 8 results, on the Times Now Navbharat education section.

Rising faculty compensation and competition among schools to provide pupils with a variety of amenities are the main causes of running expenditures. An MBA has always been a significant investment, but in recent years, the cost has been rising faster than most people expect. Across top US business schools, tuition has increased steadily, with some programs seeing jumps of 20% or more in just a few years. For many applicants, this creates a tough decision: go for a prestigious but expensive program, or choose a more affordable option with lower brand value. To understand this, you need to look beyond just “tuition fees” and focus on what actually drives these costs. First, education is fundamentally a people-driven industry. Unlike other sectors, it cannot easily automate or scale without losing quality. A large portion of a business school’s expenses goes into salaries, especially for faculty. And in business schools, professors are not typical academics—they often have industry experience and are in direct competition with high-paying corporate roles. Companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and consulting firms frequently attract top talent away from academia, forcing schools to offer higher salaries to retain them. But faculty salaries are only one part of the story. Over time, MBA programs have evolved into full-service experiences rather than just academic degrees. Students today expect strong placement support, access to global opportunities, hands-on projects, networking events, and even mental health resources. Career services teams have expanded significantly, working closely with recruiters and students to ensure job placements. At the same time, schools are investing in better infrastructure—modern classrooms, advanced tech tools, and industry-like environments such as trading labs and innovation centers. All of this adds layers of cost. There’s also intense competition between business schools. The pool of high-quality applicants hasn’t grown at the same pace as the number of programs, so schools compete aggressively to attract top students. One major way they do this is through scholarships and financial aid. As a result, while the “sticker price” of an MBA may look extremely high, many students don’t actually pay the full amount. Another overlooked factor is that tuition alone doesn’t cover the full cost of running an MBA program. Many schools rely on additional revenue streams like executive education programs, short-term certifications, alumni donations, and corporate partnerships. Elite schools have a clear advantage here because of their strong brand and wealthy alumni networks. Others have to work harder to balance their finances. At its core, the problem is simple: MBA programs offer a high-touch, personalized experience that doesn’t scale easily. When you increase quality—better faculty, more services, stronger career outcomes—you also increase costs. So when you’re deciding between an expensive top-tier MBA and a more affordable option, focusing only on fees is a mistake. The smarter way to evaluate is through return on investment. Look at placement outcomes, alumni network strength, industry exposure, and long-term career growth. Because at the end of the day, an MBA isn’t just a degree—it’s a career accelerator. And like any investment, what matters most is what you get back from it.