NMC issues warning against unauthorized medical colleges and misleading advertisements

According to a report by The Hindu, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an important advisory to students, parents, and the general public to remain extremely cautious regarding admissions to unauthorized medical colleges and educational institutions. The advisory clarifies that it is essential to thoroughly verify the statutory recognition and regulatory approval of any medical college or institution before seeking admission.

This advisory was prepared on 5 November, 2026, and was published on the official NMC website on 6 November, 2026. The medical regulator noted that it has encountered instances where certain institutions are claiming to offer medical and allied health courses without obtaining the necessary permissions from the competent authorities.

As per The Hindu's report, the advisory warns that students and their families may fall victim to fraud due to false representations made by institutions or agents, misleading advertisements, websites, social media promotions, and unauthorized admission offers.

Therefore, prospective students are instructed to verify the credibility of the institution, the details of the course being offered, the approved student intake, and the official permission granted for the relevant academic year before making any decision.

Furthermore, the Commission has advised students to exercise special caution regarding any kind of financial payment related to admissions. Students are advised never to make any payments to unauthorized agents, personal bank accounts, or unverified intermediaries.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) was a statutory body regulating medical education, medical professionals, institutions, and research in India. The Commission's functions included recognizing medical qualifications, accrediting medical schools, registering medical practitioners, overseeing medical practice in India, and evaluating medical infrastructure.