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Nagpur — The National Medical Commission (NMC) has halted admissions at 30 medical colleges across Maharashtra after finding significant deficiencies in faculty, infrastructure, and medical facilities, marking a major setback for the state’s medical education sector.
The affected institutions include both newly established colleges in Vidarbha—such as those in Buldhana, Amravati, Washim, Gadchiroli, and Bhandara—and older colleges in Akola, Yavatmal, Chandrapur, Gondia, and Nagpur. The NMC’s decision follows annual inspections that revealed these colleges failed to meet the regulatory body’s prescribed standards.
The move has sparked concerns among medical aspirants and their families, as it could reduce the intake capacity for medical education in Maharashtra and potentially impact the admission of around 3,000 students this year.
NMC inspections focused on several key criteria, including:
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Faculty attendance (tracked via Aadhaar-enabled biometric systems)
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Number of surgeries performed
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Availability of cadavers for training
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Medical infrastructure and facilities
Despite previous show-cause notices issued to these colleges regarding staff shortages and inadequate infrastructure, the NMC found the responses unsatisfactory and noted repeated failures to address the highlighted shortcomings. As a result, the Commission has directed the Principal Secretary of the Medical Education Department and the Director of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) to appear in person to discuss the matter.
Dr. Kailash Jhiney, Dean of Government Medical College, Buldhana, acknowledged receiving the NMC notice and confirmed that efforts are underway to address the issues. He cited ongoing recruitment to fill faculty positions and recognized the challenges in meeting the required standards for faculty strength, cadaver availability, and surgical numbers.
The state government has previously allocated funds to address staffing and infrastructure needs at these institutions, but the NMC’s findings indicate that substantial gaps remain.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on information available as of July 1, 2025, from Medical Dialogues and related sources. Developments may occur as authorities and institutions respond to the NMC’s directives. Readers are advised to consult official updates from the National Medical Commission and the Maharashtra government for the latest information.
