Why has NMC cautioned students against unauthorised medical colleges? | Explained

The Commission has also advised students against making admission-related payments to unauthorised agents, personal bank accounts or unverified intermediaries. (Representational image) | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The story so far: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has cautioned students, parents, and the public against taking admission in medical colleges and institutions without first verifying their statutory recognition and regulatory approval. In an advisory dated November 5, 2026, published on its website on November 6, the medical regulator said it had come across instances of institutions purportedly offering medical and allied health courses without obtaining the requisite permission from competent authorities.The advisory warns that misleading advertisements, websites, social media promotions, unauthorised admission offers and false representations by institutions or agents could leave students and their families vulnerable to fraud. It asks prospective students to verify the authenticity of the institution, the course being offered, the approved intake and the permission granted for the relevant academic year. Published - November 10, 2026 09:13 am IST