National Medical Commission warns against fake medical colleges

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has warned students, parents, and the general public to verify the statutory recognition and regulatory approval of medical colleges and institutions before seeking admission. According to a report by The Hindu, the commission issued an advisory on November 5, 2026, which was published on its website on November 6.

The medical regulator stated that it has encountered cases where institutions are claiming to offer medical and other health-related courses without obtaining the necessary permissions from competent authorities. The commission cautioned that misleading advertisements, websites, social media promotions, unauthorized admission offers, and false representations made by institutions or agents could make students and their families victims of fraud.

Accordingly, prospective students have been instructed to carefully verify the authenticity of the institution, the course offered, the approved intake capacity, and the specific permission granted for the relevant academic year. Furthermore, the commission has advised students against making any admission-related payments to unauthorized agents, personal bank accounts, or unverified intermediaries.