Karnataka is renowned for its high quality medical education, and is often the first choice among students wanting to pursue a career in the medical field. With a total of 21 government colleges, 12 deemed universities, and 30 self-finance colleges, Karnataka offers a diverse range of options to prospective students.

Karnataka has introduced open merit seats in 25 self-finance private colleges in Karnataka at very reasonable fees. This is one of the main reasons why Karnataka is so popular. It is because the private medical colleges in the state were established about 30-40 years ago and have since matured, offering students high quality education.

Karnataka not only provides students with the opportunity to pursue their dreams of becoming a doctor, but it also offers them domicile for PG admissions. This means that if students have done their UG in Karnataka, then it is much easier for them to get PG seats in Karnataka. In addition, Karnataka also offers merit seats at a very low and reasonable price.

Moreover, Karnataka’s culture is very open and accepting, which makes it easy for students from other parts of the country to settle in easily. This, combined with the quality of medical education, the relatively low fees, and the domicile benefits, makes Karnataka an ideal destination for those seeking to pursue a medical career

However, there are four private universities in Karnataka which require students to pay fees ranging from 15,00,000 to 20,00,000. These universities are Dayanand Sagar, Khaja Bandanawaz University and SDM Dharwad.

In Karnataka, there are 12 deemed universities which provide great opportunities for those with marks between 300-500. These universities include Kasturba Medical College’s Manipal and Campus, S. Hegde of JSS Mysore, Yenepoya Bangalore, Raja Rajeshwari, inside Bangalore city and Sri Siddhartha, which is located in Tumkur.

For those with marks ranging from 400-500, the four private universities can be a great option, albeit at a higher fee. On the other hand, the 25 self-finance colleges offer great opportunities at more reasonable fees, making them an attractive option for many students. The ranking of these colleges has been done on the basis of cut-off and fees, making it easier to compare them and decide on a suitable option.

1- St John’s Medical College, Bangalore. Cut off 616. Fee 6,73,930.

2- Vaidehi Institute of Medical Science & Research Bangalore. Cut Off 591. fee   9,94,406.

3-  Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Bangalore. Cut Off 591. Fee 9,94,406.

4- B G S Global Institute of Medical Science, Bangalore Cut Off 585. Freeze 9,94,406.

5- Dr. B R Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore. Cut Off 585. Fee 9,94,406.

6- MVJ Medical College & Research, Bangalore. Cut Off 580. Fee 9,94,406.

7-  Mahadevpura Rampur Medical College Gul Barga. Cut Off 579. Fee 9,94,406.

8-  Aakash Institute of Medical Science & Research, Bangalore. Cut Off 578. Fee 9,94,406.

9-Father  Mullers Medical College, Mangalore. Cut off 576. Fee 9,94,406.

10- Saptagiri Institute of Medical Science & Research, Bangalore. Cut off 573. Fee 9,94,406 

11-  Srinivas Institute of Medical Research, Mangalore. Cut off 571 Fees 9,94,406

12- AJ Institute of Medical Science & Research, Mangalore. Cut off 569. Fee 9,94,406

13- JJM Medical College, Davangere. Cut Off 567. Fee 9,94,406

14- The oxford Medical College, Bangalore.Cut off 564. Fee 9,94,406

15- East point college of medical sciences and research centre, Bangalore. Cut off 556. Fee 9,94,406

16-  Al Ameen Medical College, Bijapur. Cut Off 552. Fee 9,94,406.

17- Basaveswara Medical College & Hospital, Chitradurga. Cut Off 552. Fee 9,94,406

18- Subaiah Institute of Medical Science, Shivamogga. Cut off 545. Fee 9,94,406

19- S S Institute of Medical Science and Research, Davangere. Cut off 545. Fee 9,94,406 

20- Navodaya Medical College, Raichur. Cut Off 545. Fee 9,94,406

21- Kana Chur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore. Cut Off 543. Fee 9,94,406.

22- Sridevi Institute of Medical Science & Research, Tumkur. Cut Off 538. Fee 9,94,406

23 -S Nijalingappa Medical College & Hospital, Bagalkot. Cut Off 537. Fee 9,94,406.

 24- K V G Medical College, Bangalore. Cut Off 536. Fees.9,94,406.

25- G R Medical College, Mangalore. Cut off 533. Fees 9,94,406.

To conclude, Karnataka is an ideal destination for those looking to pursue a career in the medical field. The state provides an array of options for prospective students. In addition, Karnataka’s open culture and domicile benefits make it even more attractive, making it a great choice for those seeking to create a successful career in the medical field.

Everything You Need to Know About NEET Counselling

The National Eligibility Entrance Test(NEET) is a crucial exam for students aspiring to pursue a career in the medical field. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency(NTA) and it is mandatory for students to pass the test in order to be eligible for admission to medical colleges. In order to facilitate the process of admissions, the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has introduced a counseling process for medical colleges in India.

The counseling process not only ensures an efficient and transparent admissions process, but also provides students with the opportunity to pursue a medical career of their choice. It ensures that merit is given due consideration while allotting seats in the medical colleges. Furthermore, it helps in creating a level playing field for students belonging to different categories and backgrounds.

What Is NEET Counselling? Why Is It Necessary?

NEET (National Eligibility Entrance Test) counseling is a part of the admissions process for medical colleges in India. It is an online counseling process which is used to allocate medical college seats to qualifying candidates. It is necessary as it helps to ensure that the right candidates get admission to medical colleges based on merit and that the seats are distributed fairly. Likewise, it also helps to make sure that the admission process is transparent and that there is no scope for manipulation or favoritism

In Which Mode the NEET Counselling Is Conducted?

The NEET Counselling is conducted in both online and offline mode, depending on the respective state and central authorities. The online mode is managed by the Medical Council Committee (MCC) and the offline mode is managed by respective state governments. The online mode includes the registration process, choice filling, seat allotment, and document verification, while the offline mode includes the registration and document verification process. The registration fee for the NEET Counselling is Rs.1000/- (non-refundable) and 10,000 Rs. (refundable) as security deposit.

Who Conducts the Counselling for State and Private Colleges?

The counseling for MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BUMS/ BHMS/B.V.Sc. & A.H. admissions in 2022 in state and private colleges is conducted by the respective state government authorities. For example, in Arunachal Pradesh, the authority conducts the counseling for 85% of the state’s MBBS/BDS/BAMS quota seats. In Assam, the authority conducts the counseling for Assam MBBS/BDS/B.V.Sc. and A.H./BUMS/BAMS/BHMS admissions 2022 online. In Bihar, the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board conducts the bceceboard UGMAC Bihar NEET Counselling admissions for MBBS/BDS/B.V.Sc. & A.H/BUMS/BAMS/BHMS admission 2022. The NEET-UG Counselling will be conducted for qualified students on the basis of merit. Every state has its own NEET-UG counseling process.

What Is the Total Number of Rounds Involved in the Process?

The NEET Counseling Process involves a total of six rounds, including the Main Round, Mop-Up Round, and Deemed/Central Universities Round. The Main Round and Mop-Up Round will be conducted by the Medical Council of India (MCC). The Deemed/Central Universities Round will be conducted exclusively by the respective Deemed/Central Universities. The other three rounds of counseling are the All India Quota (AIQ) Round, the State Quota Round, and the Local/Institutional Quota Round. The AIQ Round will be conducted for 15% of the MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BUMS/ BHMS/B.V.Sc. & A.H. seats in government colleges. The state quota round will be conducted by the respective state government authorities for 85% of the MBBS/BDS/B.V.Sc. & A.H/BUMS/BAMS/ BHMS seats in state and private colleges. The local/institutional quota round will be conducted for the remaining 10% of the MBBS/BDS/B.V.Sc. and A.H/BUMS/BAMS/ BHMS seats in the respective state.

What Happens If the Student Isn’t Accepted into a Medical School?

If a student does not get a seat in a medical college in any of the six rounds of counseling, they can apply for the mop-up round. The mop-up round is the last round of counseling and is conducted by the MCC. If a student still fails to get a seat after this round, they can opt for private medical colleges or pursue an MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BUMS/BHMS/B.V.Sc./A.H. degree from abroad. Alternatively, they can also pursue related medical fields such as nursing, physiotherapy, or opt for other sciences like botany or zoology

Are Students Allowed to Participate in the Second Round of Counseling?

Yes, students can participate in the second round of counseling if they meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria include having a valid NEET score and a valid domicile certificate (for state quota seats). The seats that are allotted in the first round are not available in the second round, so the students will have to select from the available seats. The second round of counseling is conducted after the first round is complete, and students are given the opportunity to choose from the remaining seats.

Overall, the counseling process has been a major success in facilitating the admissions process at medical colleges. It has helped in creating a system of fair and transparent admissions, thereby ensuring that all deserving students get a chance to pursue their dreams of becoming a doctor

No PG Postponement and Exam Will Be Held on 5 March

The Supreme Court has dismissed all petitions seeking NEET PG 2023 postponement, and the exam will take place as scheduled on March 05, 2023. The aspirants have been pushing for an exam date extension to reduce the gap of around five months between the date of the exam and the date of MBBS internship completion.

 Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya had also clarified in the Parliament that NEET PG 2023 examination would be conducted on the scheduled date. The National Medical Commission (NMC) released its speaking order on Friday, 24th February, and disposed of the representations. The Supreme Court bench sought responses from the National Board of Examinations (NBE) during the hearing of petitions, and the bench deferred the matter. The last year’s internship extension was brief, and the bench noted that today, the aspirants have been asking for a more extended postponement. 

As ASG, Aishwarya Bhati asked the bench to refer to the dates furnished before the court. “The date was announced six months ago. Everyone who applied in the first window is 2 lakh 3 thousand,” she said.

Furthermore, the Medical Council of India has announced the commencement of counseling for medical aspirants post-exam, scheduled to begin from July 15, 2023. All students who are completing their internship on August 11, 2023, are eligible to avail of the counseling services. 

The counseling is aimed at providing students with the necessary guidance in their pursuit of a medical career. Students can take advantage of the counseling services to get a better understanding of the courses and universities available to them and make an informed decision. 

The Medical Council of India is committed to providing medical aspirants with the best opportunities to pursue their dreams and wishes to ensure that all eligible students are able to get the best possible guidance during the counseling process.

PRIVATE MEDICAL COLLEGES OF BIHAR

Bihar is a North Indian state known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse history. Bihar has seen a surge in the establishment of private medical colleges in recent years. Out of the eight private medical colleges in Bihar, five have been established in the last three years. This article will provide information about all these private medical colleges and their admission criteria.

Let’s begin with the three oldest private medical colleges in Bihar

These colleges have PG seats and a good patient load.

The first one is Katihar Medical College, which is a Muslim minority college and is the oldest private medical college in Bihar. This college has a good reputation, and students from Bihar prefer it as their first choice in private medical colleges. If you belong to the Muslim minority, you need to score 400 marks in the NEET exam to get admission to this college. For non-Muslim students, the cutoff is 450 marks.

The second-oldest private medical college in Bihar is Mata Gujri Devi Medical College in Kishanganj. It is a Sikh minority medical college established in 1990. This college also has PG seats and a good reputation. If you have scored 400/380 marks in the NEET exam, then you should consider this college as your second choice. Its fees are also less than 10 lacs.

The third-oldest private medical college in Bihar is Gopal Narayan University in Sasaram. This college was established in 2008 and also has PG seats. It is among the three best private medical colleges in Bihar. If you belong to the general category and have scored 350 or more in the NEET exam, you can get admission to this college.

Now let’s move on to the five new private medical colleges that have been established in the last three years.

Lord Buddha Medical College in Saharsa was established in 2019, and Madhubani Medical College in Madhubani and Katihar Medical College in Katihar followed suit. Lord Buddha Medical College has a lower tuition fee of 12 lacs per year, making it an affordable option. The latter is the second Muslim-minority medical college in Bihar.

 In 2020, Netaji Subhash Medical College Beta in Patna opened its doors to students. The college is close to Patna and offers quality education, however, this college has a higher tuition fee of 15.5 lacs per year due to its location in Patna, the capital of Bihar. The demand for this college is high because it is in Patna, and patient load is expected to increase rapidly in the coming years.

The latest addition to this list are Radha Devi Jogeshwari Memorial Medical College in Muzaffarpur and Shri Narayan Medical College in Saharsa which both opened in 2021. These eight medical colleges in Bihar offer great opportunities to medical aspirants and are among the best in the country.

The selection criteria for admission in these colleges vary, however, it is important to note that these colleges provide excellent quality education. The minimum criteria for admission are set at 350+ for general category candidates. However, it is important to note that each college has its own set of criteria and students should check them before applying. 

For those looking to study medicine in Bihar, these private medical colleges are a great opportunity to pursue a career in the field. With quality education and a wide range of options available, these colleges are the perfect choice for aspiring medical professionals. 

Below, we have listed the ranks and the fees of the colleges.

1- Kathihar Medical College, Kathihar.

Tution fee -9.38 lacs per year.

2- Mata Gujri Devi Memorial Medical College, Kishanganj.

Tution fee -8.38 lacs per year.

3- Narayan Medical College & Hospital, Sasaram.

Tution fee -10.38 lacs per year.

4- Netaji Subahash Medical College & Hospital, Bihta, Patna.

Tution fee -15.5 lacs per year

5- Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College & Hospital, Saharsa.

Tution fee -12 lacs per year.

6- Shree Narayan Medical Institute & Hospital, Saharsa.

Tution fee -15 lacs per year.

7- Madhubani Medical College, Madhubani.

Tution fee-13.5 lacs per annum.

8- Radha Devi Jogeshwari Memorial Medical College & Hospital, Muzaffarpur.

Tution fee – 14 lacs per year.

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NMC Bill Applied in Bihar MBBS Colleges

The Medical Assembly of Bihar recently passed a major decision to revise the fee structure of MBBS and PG courses in government medical colleges across the state. The new fee structure will be applicable to both UG and PG courses, and there is a significant increase in the fees for both. The new fee structure for MBBS is ₹40,800 per year, including the hostel fees, while the fee for PG courses is now ₹49,200. 

The decision is likely to have a huge impact on medical aspirants in the state. With the fees revamp, the cut-off for medical courses in government medical colleges is expected to be higher, thereby reducing the chances for the students living on the border line. However, the fee structure for the remaining 50% of seats in private medical colleges is still uncertain.

This move by the state government is being seen as a welcome step by the medical fraternity, especially for those students who would otherwise not be able to afford the high fees of private medical institutions. It is likely to result in an increase in the number of medical aspirants in Bihar and also provide an opportunity for students from all walks of life to pursue their dreams of becoming doctors. 

The government’s decision is being welcomed by many. It is a step in the right direction and will prove beneficial for the state in the long run. It is expected that the new fee structure will bring about a significant change in the medical education landscape of Bihar and provide students with a chance to pursue their dreams.

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A draft of the new GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION REGULATIONS DRAFT has been released by the Medical NMC. On February 27th, he made it available to the public. On this, he has requested input over the next 30 days. We will examine some of the key ideas in this manuscript. We find that it has included six chapters, each of which has significant ideas that will have an ongoing impact on medical education. This post will go over every detail to make it clear. This draft has 6 crucial chapters, we will discuss them all one by one to make them easily understandable.

Chapter #1 is Preliminaries.

In this, the title, “Graduate Medical Education Regulation 2023” is abbreviated to “GMER 2023”. After that, the commencement of this draft has been specified that this would be published as the official gazette by the National Medical Commission. Since people are given 30 days to comment on this first draft, after that the public will be able to view it until around March 28. As of that day, the commencement will be in effect. Later, the definitions of “act,” “board,” “commission”, “medical institution”, “NEET-UG” have been discussed.

This all was mentioned in the first 3 points. In this, the title, “Graduate Medical Education Regulation 2023” is abbreviated to “GMER 2023”. After that, the commencement of this draft has been specified that this would be published as the official gazette by the National Medical Commission. Since people are given 30 days to comment on this first draft, after that the public will be able to view it until around March 28. As of that day, the commencement will be in effect. Later, the definitions of “act,” “board,” “commission”, “medical institution”, “NEET-UG” have been discussed. This all was mentioned in the first 3 points

Moving further to the next chapter,

Chapter #2 of New Graduate Medical Education Draft

After that, general consideration has been discussed in chapter two. In the overall consideration, there are four key points. Now let’s start with point number 4 and examine what the responsibilities of universities will be. 

• The university to partner with the National Medical Commission and Provide a suitable curriculum to offer the student a complete undergraduate education in medicine and surgery that is of the utmost quality and is reasonably priced.
• Offer both theoretical and practical skills, with a focus on attitude, ethics, and communication abilities to ensure competency-based medical education.
• Encourage students to pursue self-directed learning, which will provide them a sufficient foundation in human health, including India’s indigenous healthcare systems. Yoga and spiritual principles are instilled to help pupils create harmony and calm, ease stress, and combat depression.
• Encourage students to pursue skill development courses of their choice, to enhance their problem-solving capability.
• Motivate the students to uphold the greatest ethical standards throughout their education and careers.
• Conduct regular, transparent evaluations of medical education being offered by medical institutions all around the country to ensure the highest international standards.
• Provide the pupils the assurance they need to deal with crises and disasters of all sizes.

Again, in point number 5, the relevant University must keep the proper records of the work. Furthermore, these should be documented and kept readily available for consultation at all times. Also, the objective is to keep evaluation, transparent, and efficient. Point, number 6, is focused on creating a strategy for making the best use of developing technology. Further, it is crucial that a student may learn in small groups, as stated in point number 7, encourage the learning to happen through smaller groups of students. While discussing that, University / institution shall encourage the medical colleges to offer the ideal quantity and variety of basic credit courses in point number 8.

chapter #3 is the longest and most significant chapter of New Graduate Medical Education Draft .

When it comes to ADMISSION, COUNSELLING, MIGRATION ETC

• The NEET-UG may be carried out by the National Medical Commission, or it may be designated by any other agency or authority. As long as it serves the objective, or NMC may select multiple entities or authorities to carry out NEET-UG.
• The UG Medical Education Board will choose the NEET-UG’s notification format, including its language, format, and other details. To ensure that students are not harmed, the Board must give adequate notice when changing its norms regarding the conduct of NEET-UG.
• No student shall be entitled to pursue graduate medical education in India or anywhere abroad unless they receive the minimum qualifying score on the NEET-UG exam.
• If there are ties in the scores of students taking the NEET-UG exam, the scores in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, in that order, will be taken into account. If the tie were to persist, the qualified candidates would be chosen by computer or IT draw of lots with no human involvement.
• Eligibility to take the NEET-UG – No applicant will be permitted to take the NEET-UG without passing the 10+2 with the subjects of physics, chemistry, biology/biotechnology, and English in the two most recent years of school.
• Without affecting the current Rules or other NMC Regulations, there will be common counselling for admission to graduate medical programs at all Indian medical institutions based on the NEET-UG merit list.
• The National Medical Commission will give a seat matrix for the counselling process; provided, the common counselling may include as many rounds as necessary.
• The UG Medical Education Board must publish guidelines for the performance of common counselling, and the designated authority under section L7 below must conduct the common counselling in accordance with those published rules.
• The Central Government or its designated authority shall be the counselling agency for all India quota seats of the contributing States, and the concerned State Government or the Administration of the Union territory shall be the counselling agency for all admission to graduate courses in medicine across all medical educational institutions in the State / Union territory, respectively, or their respective designated authority.
•  The qualified student only has one chance to choose the school where they wants to pursue graduate medical study. This is determined by the order in which each candidate’s merits are ranked.

As long as the UG Medical Education Council periodically releases guidelines in this regard

• No medical institute shall accept any candidate to the graduate program in violation of these laws. The restriction for any student seeking admission other than through counselling.

The medical institution that admits a student in violation of these regulations is subject to a fine of Rs. 50 lakh per seat for the first offense and Rs. 1 crore per seat for subsequent infractions. For any continued violation, the medical institution will be prohibited from admitting any students beginning with the following academic year.

The student will be expelled from the medical college and the number of seats will be decreased by two for a period of one to several years.

• The authorities who conducted the common counselling must submit the final list of students Within one week of the conclusion of the common counselling in the prescribed pro forma to the Undergraduate Medical Education Board, which will then publish the list on the NMC website.

Only medical institutions that had permission to admit students before the date of notification of common counselling are permitted to do so; medical institutions that receive the necessary approval after the date of notification of common counselling must participate in the common counselling for admission to the following academic year.

Explanation: The necessary license will also apply mutatis mutandis to an increase in the number of seats in existing medical institutions.

• Migration of students is prohibited for those assigned to medical institutions.

Following the first academic year of enrolment, another medical facility. According to UGMEB of NMC standards, students may transfer to another medical college only in extraordinary circumstances and only to those applicants who are the most deserving and have compelling justifications rather than simple procedural considerations.

Migration is only permitted between non-government medical colleges and non-government medical colleges, as well as between government medical colleges. No reciprocal transaction shall be allowed.In addition to this,

In addition to this,

Chapter #4

which outlines the minimal requirements in teams of space, staff, equipment, facility, accommodation, clinical material required throughout the year for medical education. This is for colleges in terms of rules to follow. There are no very significant points in this.

Chapter #5 Competency base dynamic curriculum at undergraduate level. 

• The important point in this is that whatever medical curriculum is concerned, the university will publish and develop it. The Undergraduate Medical Education Board shall publish the model curriculum and the outcome objectives of the same from time to time on the NMC website. This shall form the base for the development of a detailed medical curriculum by the concerned Universities, along with the appropriate methodology to impart meaningful education. Following that, it is discussed the training period and the maximum duration.

• In the next point, it is stated that every student admitted in accordance with these Regulations must complete training in accordance with the guidelines published by the Undergraduate Medical Education Board and displayed on the NMC website on a regular basis.

Under no circumstances shall a student be permitted to repeat the first year, and no student shall be permitted to continue an undergraduate medical course after nine (09) years from the date of admission.

• Further, it is referred to Choose-based credit courses. There shall be a variety of choice-based credit courses of duration limited to a maximum of one week. These courses are offered by the medical institutions in addition to the NMC curriculum and curriculum prescribed by their respective university.

Internship – A student admitted to a graduate medical program is not considered to have graduated until he has completed his rotating medical internship.(accordance with the Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship Regulations’21).

In Chapter #6, Faculty Development Program. 

In this, it is mentioned that teaching faculty are required

• to understand and apply group dynamics concepts in their teaching of students
• team building exercises
• small group teachings
• encouraging students to self-directed learning, and so on. 

It also discusses student welfare and anti-ragging. A positive learning environment is dependent on student welfare. All students are expected to abide by the Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Medical Colleges and institutions, Regulations’21. 

That was all about the NMC [GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION] REGULATIONS OF UG MEDICAL EDUCATION BOARD’23.**This article was written with the inputs provided by Mr. Ashok Singh, director of BODMAS Education Services Private Ltd. BODMAS education has been doing educational research and providing student counseling and advice for the past five years.

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