Govt review and amend MCI regulation to promote Medical Education

The Central Government, in consultation with Medical Council of India (MCI), has reviewed and amended following MCI Regulations to promote medical education in the country:

1. The norms for setting up of medical colleges have been relaxed in terms of requirement for land, faculty, staff, bed/bed strength, other infrastructure, etc.

2. Maximum intake capacity at MBBS level has been increased from 150 to 250.

3. Maximum age for appointment of faculty has been enhanced from 65 to 70 years.

4. DNB qualifications have been recognized for appointment to various faculty positions.

5. Teacher – student ratio has been relaxed to increase the seats at Postgraduate level.

This information was given by the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha(Sept 2011)