NMC Revokes Vaishno Devi Medical College Recognition Amid Row & Deficiencies

• The National Medical Commission (NMC) has withdrawn recognition for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) in Jammu and Kashmir.
• The decision follows a political controversy over the college's inaugural MBBS admissions, where 42 of 50 students were Muslim, sparking protests in Jammu.
• NMC's surprise inspection revealed "gross and substantial" deficiencies in infrastructure, clinical material, and faculty, substantiating earlier complaints.
• The Letter of Permission (LoP) for 50 MBBS seats for the 2025-26 academic year has been revoked.
• Currently admitted students will be transferred to other recognized medical colleges within the Union Territory as supernumerary seats to safeguard their interests.

Why It Matters: NMC revoked SMVDIME's recognition due to admission controversy and critical infrastructure deficiencies.