June 1, 2023: Three medical colleges in Assam may lose the recognition for not following standards rules set by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Reportedly, the three medical colleges of Assam which may lose the recognition are Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Assam Medical College ad Hospital (AMCH) and Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College (Barpeta Medical).

According to some reports, around 40 medical colleges across the country have lost recognition and some medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Assam, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry and West Bengal may also face the same situation.

The deficiencies were revealed after the inspection carried out by the Undergraduate Medical Education Board of the Commission. Those medical colleges were not found to be complying with the set norms and several lapses related to CCTV cameras, Aadhaar-linked biometric attendance procedures and faculty rolls were found during inspections.