Medical Education

Why Indian Hospitals Fall Behind in Medical Research: A Look at the Incentive Crisis

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A recent study has raised concern that Indian hospitals are not producing enough research despite handling massive patient loads. Experts point to lack of incentives, poor data systems, limited protected research time and weak academic culture, especially in private hospitals.

No More ‘Half-Baked Doctors’: NMC Scraps 2-Year PG Medical Diplomas, Over 3,300 Seats to Be Converted into MD/MS

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The National Medical Commission has decided to phase out two-year PG medical diploma programmes after the 2026–27 academic year. More than 3,300 diploma seats are expected to be converted into MD/MS seats, marking a major reform in postgraduate medical education

‘They Can’t Sit at Home and Study’: Supreme Court Favours Lower NEET-SS Percentile for In-Service Doctors

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The Supreme Court has observed that in-service government doctors seeking NEET-SS admission form a distinct category because they continue public service while preparing for exams. The matter concerns 152 vacant Tamil Nadu super-speciality seats and the demand for reducing qualifying percentile.

The Case for Judicial Urgency: Why Education Counselling Matters Must Be Treated as Legal Emergencies

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Education counselling cases affecting NEET-UG, NEET-PG, NEET-SS and other professional admissions must be treated as urgent legal matters, as delays can cost students their academic year, careers and mental peace.