NMC nod to 150 MBBS Seats to private medical college in Kancheepuram

While several private medical colleges are still awaiting permission from NMC, this year, the State Government will not have any new colleges, adds TOI. 

It has been confirmed by the State Directorate of Medical Education. Officials have informed that the State is waiting for funding from the Central Government for commencing construction of the new medical colleges.

Officials in the state directorate of medical education confirmed that the state will not start these colleges this year. The state says it is waiting for funding to come from the centre to start construction of the new colleges, officials said.

However, on Tuesday, the State Health Minister Ma Subramanian informed that the State had applied for obtaining permission from the Central Government to start new medical colleges in six district, adds the Times of India.

 "We will start work including construction of buildings only after that," added the Health Minister.

Back in 2021, the State had 11 new medical colleges and after that, plans were underway for adding six more medical colleges in Perambalur, Mayiladuthurai, Tirupathur, Ranipet, Kancheepuram and Kallakurichi.

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