Starting from the academic session of 2024-25, all medical colleges in the country, whether government-run or private, will undergo evaluation to determine the quality of education they offer. In July, the National Medical Commission (NMC) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to oversee the assessment of these institutions’ ratings, according to an official statement.
Previously, only government medical colleges were mandated to take part in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), as stated by Dr. Yogendra Malik, a member of the NMC’s Ethics and Medical Registration Board on Tuesday, as per the statement.
“QCI offers an independent third-party assessment mechanism for products and services, with a primary goal of fostering quality by nationally accrediting testing, inspection, and certification bodies that have international recognition,” he said. “This marks the inaugural occasion where medical colleges will be evaluated and ranked on various criteria. This endeavour will introduce accountability, ensure compliance with rigorous standards, and assist students in making informed choices when selecting the most suitable medical college,” he added.
The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) under the purview of the NMC holds the responsibility of conducting inspections to authorise the establishment of new medical colleges, expanding MBBS/PG/super-specialty seat capacity, and renewing permissions for existing medical colleges, the statement mentioned.
With inputs from PTI.