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IIT Kharagpur Moves to Launch First-Ever MD Programme, Awaits NMC Clearance

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Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has formally applied to the National Medical Council seeking approval to introduce a postgraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme, marking a potential first for the IIT system. Institute Director Suman Chakraborty confirmed that the application has been submitted ahead of the March 31 deadline. While the Ministry of Education has expressed support, the final approval will depend on the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as the proposal requires coordination between multiple ministries. The institute plans to initially offer 20 seats under the MD programme. Preparations are already underway, including the recruitment of 20 doctors who will serve as faculty members. Training for students will take place at the institute’s medical facilities, including the Dr B C Roy Multi Specialty Medical Research Centre and the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Super Speciality Hospital. Admissions are expected to be conducted through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Additionally, the Syama Prasad hospital is being expanded into a 220-bed inpatient department (IPD) facility under a mission-mode initiative, aimed at enhancing healthcare services for the campus and surrounding community. The proposal was earlier approved by the institute’s Board of Governors in September 2025, but timelines for final approval remain uncertain pending regulatory clearance. Source: PTI

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NEET SS 2024 Counselling Update: Qualifying Percentile Reduced for Stray Vacancy Round

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The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has eased the eligibility criteria for the NEET SS 2024 counselling by lowering the qualifying percentile for the stray vacancy round. This move allows all candidates holding a valid postgraduate degree in broad specialities such as MD, MS, or DNB to participate in the upcoming round. According to a notification dated July 10, 2025, from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Letter No. U.12021/09/2025-MEC), all NEET SS 2024 examinees who possess an eligible qualification are now eligible to register for the stray round of Super Speciality (SS) counselling. The NEET SS 2024 results were declared on April 25, following the exam held on March 29 and 30. This year’s examination introduced three time-bound sections for the first time. NBEMS has clarified that candidates’ participation is provisional and subject to verification of their credentials, including biometric or Face ID authentication, and fulfillment of all eligibility criteria as outlined in the official information bulletin. Aspiring candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official website of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) — mcc.nic.in — for updates and details regarding the revised counselling schedule. In a related development, the MCC has postponed the stray round counselling process due to scheduling conflicts with Tamil Nadu’s Round 2 counselling for in-service candidates. Moreover, candidates who were allotted seats through INI SS counselling are now permitted to resign from their NEET SS 2025 seats. However, they will lose their security deposit upon resignation. For additional support or queries regarding Super Speciality admissions, candidates may contact NBEMS via phone at 011-45593000 or reach out through its Communication Web Portal. In comparison, the NEET SS 2023 was held on September 9 and 10 in a computer-based format across two shifts. At that time, candidates needed to score above 50% in their respective specialities to qualify. Source: Indian Express

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