NMC Revokes Recognition Of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College

2026-01-07 12:03:53

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) New Delhi- The National Medical Commission's Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) has withdrawn the letter of permission granted to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (S̨MVDIME) in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi for non-compliance with minimum standards.

The institute was embroiled in controversy following protests by right-wing Hindu groups after, out of 50 seats, 42 Kashmiri Muslim candidates qualified last year. The derecognition move has been welcomed by the BJP.

An order issued by the MARB on Tuesday said all students admitted to the college during the counselling for the academic year 2025-26 shall be accommodated in other medical institutions in Jammu and Kashmir as supernumerary seats by the competent authority of the Union Territory administration.

This means no admitted student will lose an MBBS seat due to the withdrawal decision. Instead, they will be adjusted in other recognised medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir over and above their regular sanctioned intake.

The implementation of this relocation will rest with the Union Territory's designated health and counselling authorities, who have been formally informed of the decision through copies of the order.

According to the order, the non-compliance came to light during a surprise inspection.

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