Transparency in Medical Fees: NMC's New Directive

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Transparency in Medical Fees: NMC's New Directive

The National Medical Commission (NMC) mandates that all medical colleges must disclose their complete fee structures and stipends on their websites. This directive aims to ensure transparency and fairness, following a Supreme Court ruling addressing fee disclosure. Non-compliance may lead to penalties, including withdrawal of course recognition.

NMC asks medical colleges to publish course-wise fees, stipend details online

For uniform disclosure and monitoring, the NMC said that a Google Form link has been created by it, through which institutions must submit the complete course-wise fee structure and details regarding stipend payment to MBBS interns, junior residents, and senior residents.

NMC Asks Medical Colleges to Publish Course-wise Fees, Stipend Details Online

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges to publish the complete course-wise fee structure and details of stipends paid to interns, junior residents, and senior residents on their official websites. India News | NMC Asks Medical Colleges to Publish Course-wise Fees, Stipend Details Online.

Medical colleges warned against hidden fees, full transparency demanded

In a major push for transparency, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges in India to publicly disclose their course-wise fee structures and stipend details. The move follows Supreme Court concerns over hidden charges and unpaid stipends in medical institutions.

NMC Directs Medical Colleges To Disclose Fee Structure And Stipend Details

This move comes after the Supreme Court of India, in two separate judgments, raised concerns about the non-disclosure of fees and the non-payment of stipends in medical institutions.