Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College MBBS Permission Withdrawn by NMC Over Regulatory Lapses; Check Details Here

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has withdrawn the MBBS recognition and Letter of Permission (LoP) granted to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME), Jammu, for the 2025–26 academic session. The decision affects the 50 MBBS seats approved earlier for the institute.

According to the regulator, the move was taken after the college failed to meet minimum academic and infrastructural standards required for quality medical education, following a recent inspection conducted by NMC-appointed authorities.

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence is a newly established medical institution located near Katra, Jammu.

It admitted its first MBBS batch in 2025–26 with an intake capacity of 50 seats, but faced regulatory scrutiny soon after academic activities began.

Why Did NMC Withdraw MBBS Permission?

The National Medical Commission stated that the institute did not comply with mandatory norms prescribed for medical colleges.

Key shortcomings reported included inadequate infrastructure, shortage of faculty, insufficient clinical material, and lack of resident doctors. These deficiencies were found to be serious enough to affect the academic training of MBBS students.

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What Did the Inspection Reveal?

After receiving multiple complaints, the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) under NMC conducted a physical inspection of the college.

The assessment report described the deficiencies as “gross and substantial”, concluding that the institute was not in a position to deliver acceptable medical education standards at present.

To safeguard students’ academic careers, NMC clarified that all admitted students of the 2025–26 MBBS batch will be relocated.

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has been authorised to shift students to other recognised medical colleges within the Union Territory against supernumerary seats, ensuring no loss of academic year.

NMC has made it clear that continuation of the MBBS programme is not possible unless all deficiencies are fully rectified.

For future academic sessions, the institute will have to reapply for permission, undergo fresh inspections, and demonstrate full compliance with NMC norms related to faculty strength, hospital facilities, and student training infrastructure.

At present, the MBBS programme remains suspended, and any decision on reopening will depend entirely on regulatory approval and compliance outcomes. Candidates are advised to check the official website and collegedunia.com for the latest updates.

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