The National Medical Commission (NMC) has warned students and parents to avoid enrolling in medical colleges without checking their official approval. Fraudulent institutions often trick people through ads, websites, social media, or unauthorized admission offers.
In a recent notice following Supreme Court orders, the NMC urged students to verify if a medical college is legally allowed to operate for the current academic year before applying or paying fees. This comes after the court took action in a case involving Amity University, where fake medical colleges were reported.
The NMC explained that even if a college was listed as official in previous years, it doesn’t mean it’s approved for the next year. Students must check approvals and seat numbers on official records from NMC or Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB).
The commission also warned against trusting prospectuses, websites, or documents shared by colleges or agents. Any doubts about these should be confirmed directly with regulatory authorities.
For those applying through counselling, the NMC advised using official channels like the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) or state/UT authorities. Students were cautioned not to pay fees to unauthorized agents or personal accounts.
The NMC stressed that affiliation, registration, or recognition by one authority doesn’t automatically mean approval for MBBS courses. Each requirement must be checked separately.
Students and parents should also be cautious of colleges making unrealistic claims about facilities or opportunities. Just because a college has a building or website doesn’t mean it’s legally allowed to offer medical education.
Fake colleges or fraudulent offers can be reported to the NMC or state medical departments, along with evidence like ads or payment receipts.
The NMC advised referring to its official website and other regulatory portals for updated information before making any decisions.