Meenakshi Medical College denied NMC recognition, MBBS seats removed from MCC Round 1 NEET Counselling

Confirmation of the same was recently given by the Medical Counselling Committee, the Directorate General of Health Services, under the Government of India, that issued a notice on July 27, 2023, informing the candidates participating in NEET UG Counselling 2023 about this development. The notice stated that clarification is being sought from the NMC and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) regarding the recognition status of the institute.

" The MBBS seats of the above-mentioned institute are being removed from the seat matrix of Round-1 of NEET UG Counselling 2023 and clarification is being sought from NMC/ MoHFW. In case, candidates have filled choices for this institute they will not be processed during seat processing of Round-1," the notice added

The removal of MBBS seats from the seat matrix of NEET UG Counselling 2023 raises concerns for aspiring medical students who were considering Meenakshi Medical College Hospital and Research Institute as a potential option for their undergraduate studies. The lack of recognition from the NMC for the upcoming academic year has cast doubt on the institute's credibility and quality of education.

As per its website the medical college, which was established in 2003 offers under Graduates course in medicine (MBBS). This MBBS course has now been de-recognised leading to a loss of 250 MBBS seats. Apart from this, its website states that it offers postgraduate degrees (MD/MS) in 19 medical disciplines and super speciality courses (MCh/DM) in 4 disciplines.

To read the full notice, click on the following link