Medical Council Of India

Maharashtra CM Asks For Prime Minister's Intervention To Postpone MD/MS Exams

Education | Edited by None | Thursday June 25, 2020

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting for his intervention to direct the Medical Council of India (MCI) to postpone the MD/MS examinations till December.

Government Issues Telemedicine Practice Guidelines For Doctors

India News | Written by Shonakshi Chakravarty | Saturday April 18, 2020

The Medical Council of India has permitted the practice through telemedicine by its registered medical practitioners, giving a significant relief to doctors and patients alike in the current scenario of coronavirus.

Notification On Recruitment Of MBBS Interns Is Fake: Medical Council Of India

Education | Edited by Maitree Baral | Friday April 3, 2020

The notification is fake and it is brought to the attention of all concerned that there is no such letter issued by the Board of Governors, the MCI has said today.

Over 4,800 More PG Medical Seats In 2020-21 Academic Session: Official

Education | Press Trust of India | Monday March 16, 2020

The Medical Council of India's Board of Governors has approved increasing post graduate medical seats for MD and MS programmes by more than 4,800 to 36,192 for the next academic session, a top official said on Monday.

Private Doctors Allowed To Teach Medical Students As "Visiting Faculty": Health Ministry

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Thursday February 6, 2020

The minister also the Board of Governors in supersession of Medical Council of India, with previous approval of Government of India, amended the Minimum Qualifications for Teachers in Medical Institutions Regulations, 1998.

National Medical Commission (NMC) Likely To Be Set Up In February

Education | Edited by Maitree Baral | Monday January 13, 2020

The NMC would replace the Medical Council of India (MCI) and take over the responsibility for development and regulation of all aspects of medical education, profession and institutions.

Health Ministry Finalises Names Of National Medical Commission (NMC) Members

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Tuesday October 15, 2019

The National Medical Commission (NMC), which will replace the Medical Council of India (MCI).

NMC Bill's Mid-Level Community Health Provider An Interim Option: Health Ministry

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Tuesday August 6, 2019

Rajya Sabha passed the NMC Bill on August 1 for replacing the corruption-plagued Medical Council of India (MCI) with a new body, in what was described by the government as one of the biggest reforms for medical education in the country.

Health Minister Meets Striking Doctors; Asks Them To Join Work

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 2, 2019

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday met doctors protesting against the National Medical Commission Bill and urged them to resume work, saying the legislation is in the interest of doctors, patients, medical students and the society.

Rajya Sabha Passes National Medical Commission Bill

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 1, 2019

Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the National Medical Commission Bill for replacing the corruption-plagued Medical Council of India with a new body, in what was described by the government as one of the biggest reforms for medical education in the country.

Rajya Sabha Clears National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Friday August 2, 2019

The NMC Bill, among other provisions, seeks to replace Medical Council of India (MCI), the regulating body for medical education in the country, with National Medical Commission.

Lok Sabha Passes National Medical Commission Bill 2019

Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Tuesday July 30, 2019

Lok Sabha has passed the National Medical Commission Bill 2019. The bill seeks to replace Medical Council of India (MCI).

Foreign Medicine Courses: Things To Keep In Mind While Opting For MBBS Abroad

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Friday July 26, 2019

According to a Central government data, every year, around 7,000 students go outside India to study medicine.

Parliament Approves Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 4, 2019

Parliament on Thursday approved a bill that supercedes the Medical Council of India for two years till September 2020, with the Rajya Sabha passing the measure by a voice vote.

Health Ministry Requests MCI To Extend Last Date For PG Medical Admissions

Education | NDTV Education Team | Tuesday May 28, 2019

As per the time schedule notified by MCI, the last date for filling up of Post Graduate (PG) medical seats by the States is May 18, 2019.