Author: The Medical Bulletin Desk
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STS ICMR 2026 | Call for Proposals Started
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited applications for the Short Term Studentship (STS) 2026 programme, aimed at promoting research aptitude among undergraduate medical and dental students across the country. The programme provides students an opportunity to undertake short-term biomedical and public health research projects under faculty guidance. As per the revised STS…
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NBEMS Makes BCBR Course Mandatory for DNB/DrNB Trainees to Appear in Final Theory Examinations
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has made the Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR) mandatory for all DNB and DrNB trainees admitted from the 2025 admission batch onwards. Completion of the course will now be a prerequisite for appearing in the Final Theory Examination. As per the notification, all candidates will…
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NEET UG 2026: Strict Leave Ban Imposed, but Root Causes of Exam Malpractice Remain Unaddressed
The National Medical Commission, following directions from the Ministry of Education, has instructed all medical colleges to ensure strict vigilance and uphold the integrity of NEET (UG) 2026, to be conducted on 3 May 2026 by the National Testing Agency. In light of past instances of medical students being involved in activities compromising exam sanctity,…
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Digital Watch on Drugs: India to Track Narcotics End-to-End
The Government of India is planning a centralized digital platform to monitor controlled drugs across the supply chain under the NDPS framework. Cleared by the Drug Consultative Committee (DCC), the system aims to enable real-time tracking and strengthen coordination among regulatory authorities, addressing long-standing concerns regarding diversion, misuse, and gaps in oversight mechanisms. 🔗 –…
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Residents Like Pilots: Panel Pushes for Regulated Duty Hours
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended that resident doctors’ duty hours be structured on the lines of pilots to reduce fatigue-related errors and enhance patient safety. The panel observed that prolonged working hours, inadequate rest, and continuous duty schedules adversely affect both resident well-being and quality of patient care. Key points: Recommendation for regulated duty…
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Doctors’ Slam NMC Feedback System Over Lack of Accountability and Follow-Up | Dr Dhruv Chauhan says
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has introduced an online anonymous feedback system for MBBS students, enabling them to share honest inputs about their academic and institutional experience. The feedback will remain confidential and is aimed at improving internal academic review and overall quality of medical education. Link to form – https://application.nmc.org.in/student-feedback In a recent post…
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Supreme Court Judgment Reshapes Stem Cell Therapy Practice in India: ICMR Issues Strict Compliance Advisory
The Hon’ble Supreme Court, through its judgment dated 30th January 2026 in Yash Charitable Trust & Ors. vs Union of India & Ors., has significantly tightened the regulatory framework governing stem cell therapy in India. In response, ICMR has issued a directive mandating strict compliance across all medical institutions, emphasizing that stem cell therapy must…
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IIT Kharagpur Eyes Entry into Medical PG Education with MD Programmes
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has reportedly applied to the National Medical Commission seeking approval to start MD programmes in six specialties—Medicine, Biochemistry, Radiology, Pathology, Physiology, and Community Medicine. If approved, it would become the first IIT to formally enter postgraduate medical education. The proposed model aims to integrate technology with medical training, with discussions…
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NEETPG2025 | Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Special Stray Vacancy Round
On 24 March, the Supreme Court dismissed the request seeking conduct of a Special Stray Vacancy Round (Item No. 50), effectively bringing the NEET PG 2025 counselling process to a close. With the plea rejected, no additional counselling rounds were permitted beyond the existing schedule. As a result, the counselling process for NEET PG 2025…
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Allahabad HC Quashes 79% Reservation in 4 UP Medical Colleges: What It Means
The Allahabad High Court has delivered a strong reminder on the constitutional ceiling of caste-based reservations, striking down the Uttar Pradesh government’s special quota policy in four government medical colleges—Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Jalaun, and Saharanpur.