NMC Affidavit Reveals 44.5 percent Medical Colleges Lack Mandatory PwBD Enabling Units

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Anshika Mishra

NMC Affidavit Reveals 44.5 percent Medical Colleges Lack Mandatory PwBD Enabling Units - Video

Published On 2026-10-09T17:35:05+05:30 | Updated On 9 Oct 2026 5:35 PM IST

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Despite the National Medical Commission's directions, around 44.5 percent of the medical colleges across India have failed to set up Enabling Units for students with benchmark disabilities, the Commission stated in an affidavit before the Supreme Court.

According to the NMC affidavit, which was filed before the Apex Court on Tuesday, out of 798 colleges, 355 medical colleges remain non-compliant, and several institutes named sanitation inspectors, residents, tutors, and head clerks as single points of contact, TOI has reported.

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44.5 percent medical colleges failed to set up mandated PwBD enabling units: NMC files affidavit in Supreme Court

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a Biotechnology postgraduate with nearly three years of professional experience in medical journalism. Since joining Medical Dialogues in 2023, she has been reporting on healthcare, medical education, public health, and medical research. With a strong interest in science communication, she focuses on translating complex medical and scientific developments into accurate, clear, and accessible content for a wider audience.