Medical Education

October 10, 2026 2:45 PM

Let Knowledge Heal, Research Innovate and Service Inspire: VP to AIIMS Graduates

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday addressed the second convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Deoghar, in Jharkhand, urging graduating doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals to make competence, compassion and character the guiding principles of their careers. Describing the convocation as a celebration of the aspirations of the Santhal Pargana region, the Vice-President said AIIMS Deoghar symbolises expanding opportunities in medical education and...

September 9, 2026 11:54 AM

Medical colleges more than double since 2014; MBBS seats rise 177.45 per cent: Nadda

The number of medical colleges in the country has more than doubled from 387 to 858 since 2014, while MBBS seats have increased from 51,348 to 1,42,464 and postgraduate seats from 31,185 to 86,287, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said while addressing the Ministerial Roundtable on “Human Resources for Health: Equity in Specialized Care” during the 79th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia (RC79) in Timor-Leste on Tuesday. Nadda said the expansion of medical education i...

August 20, 2026 3:38 PM

India must focus on quality, competence and AI-Ready doctors: Experts

India’s medical education system must move beyond expanding the number of medical colleges and seats to focus on quality, competency, faculty development and responsible use of artificial intelligence, experts said at the 2nd ICC Medical Education Forum organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in association with the Medical Students Association of India (MSAI). Addressing the forum as Guest of Honour, Dr Abhijat Chandrakant Seth, Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC),...

May 13, 2026 1:02 AM

AIIMS now establishing global standards in medical education: Vice President

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday said that All India Institute of Medical Sciences is no longer merely chasing international benchmarks in healthcare and medical education, but is now establishing them globally. Addressing the 51st Convocation Ceremony of AIIMS New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam, the Vice President said the institute has emerged as India’s primary engine of medical innovation and healthcare excellence while continuing to offer affordable treatment to common people. He ...

April 13, 2026 10:05 PM

Maha: JICA provides Rs 3,708 crore aid for medical education, nursing and healthcare

The Maharashtra cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday approved a project aimed at strengthening medical education, nursing, and healthcare services across the state with financial assistance worth Rs 3,708 crore from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The project, titled "Strengthening Tertiary Health Care Delivery, Medical Education System and Nursing System in Maharashtra," will focus on developing infrastructure and providing state-of-the-art equipme...

December 23, 2025 10:39 AM

Medical colleges, seats see sharp rise in last 11 years: Anupriya Patel

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Monday said India has witnessed a significant expansion in medical education and healthcare infrastructure over the past 11 years, with the number of medical colleges rising from 387 to 819 across the country. Addressing the 7th annual convocation of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi, the minister said undergraduate medical seats have increased from 51,000 to 1.28 lakh, while postg...

October 25, 2025 5:03 PM

Dr. Jitendra Singh highlights changing paradigm of medical education, says healthcare in India now more accessible and affordable

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that India’s medical education and healthcare sectors have undergone a transformative shift over the past decade, making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and inclusive. Speaking at the 54th Foundation Day and Convocation of the University College of Medical Sciences (UCMS), University of Delhi, Dr. Singh conferred degrees on undergraduate and postgraduate students and urged the new generation of doctors to blend compassion with innovat...