The National Medical Commission (NMC) issues an advisory warning students against fake or unauthorised medical colleges and against forged approval letters. The regulator tells applicants to verify that a college’s approval is legitimate before admission or paying fees.
Multiple outlets report that the caution is aimed at fraud risks tied to misleading advertising and social media promotions, as well as unauthorised admission offers made by institutions or agents. The NMC’s guidance directs students toward checking approvals through the NMC’s official online resources.
The Hindu adds context, explaining that the advisory addresses how misleading representations can expose students and families to scams. The same outlet also links the NMC’s action to an ongoing Supreme Court matter, in which the court has taken cognisance of the issue and directed regulatory bodies, including the NMC, to caution students and parents. Other reports focus more directly on the verification steps and the warning itself.
