92 new medical colleges denied permission in 2016-17

Establishment of 92 new medical colleges including that of Government Medical College, Parippally were disapproved for the academic year 2016-17 as they did not meet the required standards.51 colleges were not granted renewal permission for the academic year 2016-17 and 05 Medical Colleges were asked not to admit students from the academic year 2016-17 onwards.

This was the response given by the Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare), Sh Faggan Singh Kulaste in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.

Permission for starting a medical college/yearly renewal permission is given by the Central Government on the recommendations made by the Medical Council of India (MCI) after assessment of required standards.

The Medical Council of India (MCI) is the statutory body responsible for establishing and maintaining high standards in medical education. For this purpose MCI causes the assessment of every medical college on a year to year basis. Further a common Entrance Test namely National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) has been introduced from this year, for admissions to undergraduate and post graduate courses.

The schemes for establishment of 92 new medical colleges including that of Government Medical College, Parippally were disapproved for the academic year 2016-17 as they did not meet the required standards. Similarly, 51 colleges were not granted renewal permission for the academic year 2016-17 and 05 Medical Colleges were asked not to admit students from the academic year 2016-17 onwards.
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Having said that the minister also highlighted the steps being taken by the government to increase the medical colleges in the country.

• Establishment of new Medical Colleges attached with existing District/Referral Hospitals.


• Upgradation of existing State Government/Central Government Medical Colleges to Increase MBBS Seats in the Country.


• Strengthening and Upgradation of State Government Medical Colleges for starting new PG disciplines and increasing PG seats.


• Upgrading existing Super Specialty Services in State Government Medical Colleges.


• Upgrading tertiary care for Cancer.