Regulator Withdraws MBBS Approval at Vaishno Devi Medical College

Regulator Withdraws MBBS Approval at Vaishno Devi Medical College

Last Updated Jan - 07 - 2026, 01:56 PM | Source : Fela News | Visitors : 4

Medical regulator revoked MBBS permission students to be relocated to other colleges under norms

In a sudden and unsettling development for many aspiring doctors and their families, the medical regulator has withdrawn approval for the MBBS course at a newly established medical college near Vaishno Devi in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. The decision was taken after authorities found that the institute failed to meet essential regulatory requirements, raising serious concerns about the quality and safety of medical education being offered.

The college had earlier received permission to admit 50 students for the 2025 26 academic year. Classes had already begun last November and were being conducted from an administrative block on the campus. However, a surprise inspection by the assessment wing of the medical regulator revealed multiple shortcomings. These included gaps in infrastructure availability, shortage of qualified teaching faculty, and failure to meet other mandatory standards required to run a medical program. Based on these findings, the regulator concluded that the college was not fit to continue offering the MBBS course for the current academic cycle.

The withdrawal of the Letter of Permission naturally caused anxiety among students who had secured admission after clearing the competitive entrance examination. To prevent academic disruption, officials assured that students would not lose their academic year. Instead, arrangements are being made to relocate them to other government medical colleges within Jammu and Kashmir. This will be done by creating additional seats so that students can continue their studies without repeating a year.

The regulator’s decision came against the backdrop of earlier controversy surrounding the institute. There were reports of protests by certain community groups regarding the demographic composition of admitted students. Authorities later clarified that all admitted students were residents of the state, but the issue had already triggered public debate and scrutiny.

From an administrative perspective, relocating students will require close coordination between medical colleges in the region, the medical admissions committee, and state education authorities. Families are hopeful that the transfer process will be completed smoothly and that students can resume classes with minimal delay. Many parents and students have expressed mixed emotions, feeling relieved that the academic year will be saved while also feeling disappointed that the college failed to meet required standards.

This episode underlines the importance of strict regulatory oversight in professional education, particularly in medicine where training quality has a direct impact on patient care. Authorities have reiterated that safeguarding students and maintaining high educational standards remain their highest priorities.
 

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