NEW DELHI: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has introduced key amendments to the regulations governing the establishment of new medical institutions, the launch of new courses, expansion of seat capacity in existing programmes, and assessment norms.
The earlier cap restricting medical colleges from increasing MBBS intake beyond 150 seats, implemented from the 2024-25 academic year, has been removed. This will allow institutions more flexibility to expand their undergraduate seat capacity.
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Further, the provision mandating a ratio of 100 MBBS seats per 10 lakh population in a state or Union Territory has also been removed.
The removal of this requirement is expected to enable states to increase the number of MBBS seats based on their own needs and infrastructure.
College-hospital distance revised
The NMC has also revised norms related to the distance between medical colleges and their associated hospitals. The previous rule, which required a maximum travel time of 30 minutes between the two facilities, has been replaced.
The earlier maximum 30-minute travel time has been revised to maximum 10 km distance. However, the distance of 15 km has been allowed for North Eastern and Himalayan states.