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Health Bulletin 20/April/2026

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that out-of-state reserved-category candidates cannot claim NEET PG reservation benefits in Rajasthan, while a Parliamentary panel flagged that AIIMS Delhi tracks no data on where its graduates practice.

NMC Drafts Easier College Entry, Stricter PG Standards

India's National Medical Commission has proposed amendments to the 2026 medical practice regulations that would ease norms for establishing new medical colleges while tightening postgraduate education standards. A key provision would grant Armed Forces Medical Services doctors a single national licence to practice

RTI Reveals 135-Hour Weeks, 119 Suicides Among India's Resident Doctors

RTI data shows resident doctors at AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER, and AFMC are working up to 135 hours per week. Between 2020 and 2024, 119 UG and PG medicos died by suicide and 1,113 quit their PG courses. The UDF and a Parliamentary Standing Committee are now demanding enforcement of a Clinical Duty Hours Regulation policy.

Panel Proposes NEET PG Reservation for Rural Doctors

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended NEET PG reservation, additional marks, and competitive pay for MBBS doctors who serve in rural and remote areas. The proposal aims to correct the chronic urban concentration of medical professionals by attaching postgraduate admission advantages to rural service. Imple

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medical-education

Health Bulletin 20/April/2026

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that out-of-state reserved-category candidates cannot claim NEET PG reservation benefits in Rajasthan, while a Parliamentary panel flagged that AIIMS Delhi tracks no data on where its graduates practice.

1mo ago · 3 min · Policy & Government

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