Medical regulator warns students against unapproved institutions

The National Medical Commission has issued an advisory urging students, parents, and the public to verify the statutory recognition and regulatory approval of medical colleges before taking admission. The advisory, dated November 5, 2026, and published on the commission website on November 6, highlights instances of institutions offering medical and allied health courses without permission from competent authorities.

Risks

The medical regulator cautions that misleading advertisements, websites, social media promotions, unauthorised admission offers, and false representations by institutions or agents leave students and their families vulnerable to fraud. The commission specifically advises against making admission-related payments to unauthorised agents, personal bank accounts, or unverified intermediaries.

Context

Prospective students are asked to check the authenticity of the institution, the course being offered, the approved intake, and the permission granted for the relevant academic year to avoid scams.