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Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
National Medical Commission again threatens action on med colleges not paying stipend
National Medical Commission logo The National Medical Commission has yet again issued a public notice threatening to take action against medical colleges that do not pay stipends to interns and resident doctors. With no evidence of any action being taken after similar threats in 2023 and 2024, it remains to be seen whether the change in the chairman of the commission leads to action this time. Three months back, the NMC had threatened to impose Rs 50,000 as penalty on medical colleges which save several crores of rupees every year by not paying stipend. NMC's regulations stipulate that all medical colleges have to pay interns and resident doctors stipend equivalent to what state government medical colleges are paying. Just three days before the latest public notice dated July 11, the NMC had issued another notice shifting the responsibility of addressing grievances of medical students to medical colleges, universities and directorates of medical education of the respective states. Yet, the commission itself is now threatening to take action including imposition of financial penalties, withdrawal of course recognition and suspension of admissions. The latest notice reminded medical colleges that, in keeping with the Supreme Court's order of April 29, all private and deemed universities must disclose detailed information regarding tuition fees, hostel charges, caution deposits and all miscellaneous charges at the pre-counselling stage. Citing another order of the Supreme Court in 2022 and the commission's own regulations, it said the payment of stipend was mandatory. The NMC threatened that non-compliance would attract action under the establishment of Medical Institutions, Assessment and Rating Regulations, 2023, Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education Regulations, 2023 and Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023. It added that these measures to ensure payment of stipend and for disclosure of various kinds of fees well before counselling were 'a part of NMC's commitment to fostering fair, ethical and transparent practices in medical education across the country'. In April 2023, NMC did a survey among medical college students on stipend being paid to them. An RTI query to NMC revealed that the survey showed that more than 60 colleges were not paying stipend, while about 50 were paying less than Rs 5,000 a month. In August 2023, NMC issued 'an advisory' to all colleges regarding payment of stipend. With the Supreme Court cracking down on the NMC regarding non-payment of stipend, in November 2024, the commission issued show cause notices to 198 medical colleges for failing to submit stipend payment data. NMC has written to colleges threatening 'strict action' in August 2023, November 2024 and now on July 11, 2025. Yet, there is no record of any action being taken against any college for non-payment of stipend till now.
The Hindu
06-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
NMC relaxes medical faculty rules
Non-teaching specialists or consultants with 10 years of experience at government hospitals can now be appointed as associate professors, while those with two years can serve as assistant professors without the mandatory senior residency, in a move to widen the pool of eligible faculty. The new regulations by the National Medical Council (NMC) also stipulate that non-teaching government hospitals with over 220 beds can now be designated as teaching institutions, The previous 2022 regulations allowed non-teaching doctors to become assistant professors after two years in 330-bed non-teaching hospitals that were being converted into medical colleges. "A non-teaching consultant or specialist or medical officer, possessing PG medical degree with at least two years of experience in a government hospital having at least 220 beds shall be eligible to become an assistant professor of that broad specialty without the requirement of experience as senior resident and shall complete the basic course in biomedical research within two years of appointment," the Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025 notified recently said. These regulations, brought in by the Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) under NMC, aim to widen the pool of eligible faculty and facilitate the expansion of undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD/MS) seats in medical colleges across India, the Commission said. India's healthcare system is undergoing significant transformation with the Centre announcing a vision to add 75,000 new medical seats over the next five years. "However, a critical bottleneck has been the availability of qualified faculty required to initiate or expand medical programs. These new regulations are a major step towards unlocking the existing human resource potential within government health systems and optimising medical education infrastructure," it said. According to the regulations, PG courses can now be started with two faculty members and two seats, relaxing the earlier requirement of three faculty and a senior resident. Bed requirements per unit have also been rationalised for several specialties. Besides, senior consultants with three years of teaching experience in NBEMS-recognised government medical institutions are eligible for the post of professor. Diploma holders working as specialist or medical officer in the respective departments of a government medical institution or a government medical institution running National Board of Examination and Medical Science recognized teaching programme having cumulative experience of six years, shall be eligible for the post of assistant professor. The new regulations stated that a cumulative period of up to five years served by a faculty member in the NMC or a University or State Medical Council or medical education department or medical research related government organisation, shall be deemed as teaching experience. New government medical colleges are now permitted to start UG and PG courses simultaneously, expediting the production of healthcare professionals and teaching faculty, the regulations said. The upper age limit for appointment as senior resident has been increased to 50 years in pre-clinical and para-clinical subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine. Experience gained as tutors or demonstrators by candidates with postgraduate qualifications shall be considered valid for the purpose of eligibility as assistant professor, the new regulations stated. "These forward-looking regulations mark a paradigm shift in how faculty eligibility is determined, shifting the focus from rigid service norms to competency, teaching experience, and academic merit. By unlocking the untapped potential within the existing government healthcare workforce, this reform will accelerate the expansion of medical education, particularly in underserved areas," the regulations stated. The Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025 will directly support the national goal of expanding access to quality medical education, strengthening institutional capacity, and producing a robust pipeline of healthcare professionals to serve India's growing needs.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
National Medical Council relaxes medical faculty rules
Non-teaching specialists or consultants with 10 years of experience at government hospitals can now be appointed as associate professors, while those with two years can serve as assistant professors without the mandatory senior residency, in a move to widen the pool of eligible faculty. The new regulations by the National Medical Council (NMC) also stipulate that non-teaching government hospitals with over 220 beds can now be designated as teaching institutions, The previous 2022 regulations allowed non-teaching doctors to become assistant professors after two years in 330-bed non-teaching hospitals that were being converted into medical colleges. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 1 colher de chá antes de dormir derrete gordura corporal – Suas roupas vão voltar a servir Revista Saúde Saiba Mais Undo "A non-teaching consultant or specialist or medical officer, possessing PG medical degree with at least two years of experience in a government hospital having at least 220 beds shall be eligible to become an assistant professor of that broad specialty without the requirement of experience as senior resident and shall complete the basic course in biomedical research within two years of appointment," the Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025 notified recently said. These regulations, brought in by the Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) under NMC, aim to widen the pool of eligible faculty and facilitate the expansion of undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD/MS) seats in medical colleges across India, the Commission said. Live Events India's healthcare system is undergoing significant transformation with the Centre announcing a vision to add 75,000 new medical seats over the next five years. "However, a critical bottleneck has been the availability of qualified faculty required to initiate or expand medical programs. These new regulations are a major step towards unlocking the existing human resource potential within government health systems and optimising medical education infrastructure," it said. According to the regulations, PG courses can now be started with two faculty members and two seats, relaxing the earlier requirement of three faculty and a senior resident. Bed requirements per unit have also been rationalised for several specialties. Besides, senior consultants with three years of teaching experience in NBEMS-recognised government medical institutions are eligible for the post of professor. Diploma holders working as specialist or medical officer in the respective departments of a government medical institution or a government medical institution running National Board of Examination and Medical Science recognized teaching programme having cumulative experience of six years, shall be eligible for the post of assistant professor. The new regulations stated that a cumulative period of up to five years served by a faculty member in the NMC or a University or State Medical Council or medical education department or medical research related government organisation, shall be deemed as teaching experience. New government medical colleges are now permitted to start UG and PG courses simultaneously, expediting the production of healthcare professionals and teaching faculty, the regulations said. The upper age limit for appointment as senior resident has been increased to 50 years in pre-clinical and para-clinical subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine. Experience gained as tutors or demonstrators by candidates with postgraduate qualifications shall be considered valid for the purpose of eligibility as assistant professor, the new regulations stated. "These forward-looking regulations mark a paradigm shift in how faculty eligibility is determined, shifting the focus from rigid service norms to competency, teaching experience, and academic merit. By unlocking the untapped potential within the existing government healthcare workforce , this reform will accelerate the expansion of medical education, particularly in underserved areas," the regulations stated. The Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025 will directly support the national goal of expanding access to quality medical education, strengthening institutional capacity, and producing a robust pipeline of healthcare professionals to serve India's growing needs.
New Indian Express
06-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
NMC tweaks norms, sets guidelines for teaching institutes & PG course
NEW DELHI: Non-teaching government hospitals with over 220 beds can now be designated as teaching institutions as per the new regulations that the National Medical Commission (NMC) notified on Saturday. Also, the existing specialists with 10 years of experience can be appointed as Associate Professors, and those with two years can be appointed as Assistant Professors—without the mandatory Senior Residency—provided they complete the Basic Course in Biomedical Research within two years. The new regulations—Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025— were brought in with the aim to address the demand for healthcare professionals and enhance the quality of medical education, the NMC said. The new rules also allow PG courses to be started in medical institutions with two faculty members and two seats, relaxing the earlier requirement of three faculty and a senior resident. Bed requirements per unit have also been rationalised for several specialties. In addition to Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry, departments of Microbiology and Pharmacology can now appoint faculty with MSc-PhD qualifications. These regulations, brought in by the Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) under NMC, are designed to widen the pool of eligible faculty and facilitate the expansion of undergraduate and postgraduate seats in medical colleges. These new regulations are a step towards unlocking the human resource potential within govt health systems and optimising medical education infrastructure. As per the new regulations, senior consultants with three years of teaching experience in National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences-recognised govt medical institutions are eligible to for the post of a professor.
