NEET NOT Mandatory for Physiotherapy, occupational therapy admissions this year, requirement deferred to 2027-28

NEET NOT Mandatory for Physiotherapy, occupational therapy admissions this year, requirement deferred to 2027-28 

Written By : Adity Saha Published On 6 Mar 2026 12:47 PM  |  Updated On 6 Mar 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi: The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) has announced that appearing in the National Eligibility-Entrance Test (NEET UG) will not be mandatory for admission to Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) undergraduate programmes for the academic year 2026-27.

In a letter issued to the University Grants Commission (UGC) on March 2nd, the Commission stated that the earlier decision to conduct admissions to these courses through NEET has been deferred to the next academic year 2027–28.

Earlier, the Commission had proposed that admissions to BPT and BOT courses, which fall under the schedule of the NCAHP Act, 2021, should be conducted through NEET.

Medical Dialogues in 2024 reported that NEET was made a mandatory entry requirement for admission to Undergraduate-level Physiotherapy courses. Releasing the draft curriculum of Physiotherapy, the Interim Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (ICAHP) had mentioned that the students entering the Physiotherapy program, "must have appeared in National eligibility entrance test (NEET)."

However, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed that the NEET-UG 2026 examination is already in an advanced stage of preparation. Including BPT and BOT courses in NEET this year could lead to a sudden increase in the number of candidates and create logistical challenges in conducting the exam.

Considering the logistical issues, NCAHP decided to postpone the mandatory NEET requirement for these courses for one year.

"Further, vide Ref (1) above, it was informed that, the admission in Physiotherapy Under-Graduate (UG) programmes i.e. Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.PT) and Occupational Therapy Under-Graduate (UG) programmes i.e. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B. OT) listed in Categories 3 and 6 respectively of the Schedule of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 shall be through National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET).

In this regard, vide Ref (2) & (3), the National Testing Agency (NTA) and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have informed that the NEET (UG)-2026 is at its advance stage and inclusion of Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.PT) and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B. OT) may lead to an unexpected increase in the number of candidates, potentially creating logistical challenges in the conduct of the examination.

Considering the logistic issues, as intimated vide letter Ref (2) & (3) of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) respectively, the Commission hereby notifies that the admission process for Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.PT) and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B. OT) Under-Graduate programme’s mandatory requirement of appearance in NEET (UG)-2026 examination, be deferred till next academic year 2027-28," mentioned the letter.

However, the admission to these programmes will be conducted based on the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) in the Class 12 examination, as per the eligibility criteria already notified earlier.

As per the criteria, candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany and Zoology) along with English. Students from the General and EWS categories must secure at least 50% aggregate marks in PCB, while SC, ST and OBC (NCL) candidates require a minimum of 40% marks. The minimum marks for PwD candidates are also 40% in the qualifying examination.

The Commission clarified that all other eligibility conditions for admission to these programmes will remain the same, except the requirement of appearing in NEET for the academic year 2026–27.

"The admission in these programmes shall be in accordance with the basic eligibility criteria and other common criteria, as notified earlier vide Ref (1) above, for the Academic Year 2026-27, except the mandatory requirement of appearance in NEET (UG) examination. Accordingly, the merit list to be prepared on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) in 12th standard examination, with minimum 50% marks i.e. “Candidate must have passed Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (or Botany & Zoology) with 50% aggregate with English pass. However, in respect of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, or Other Backward Classes (NCL), the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are taken together in the qualifying examination shall be 40% marks instead of 50% marks for Unreserved and General-EWS Candidates. In respect of PwBD/PwD candidates the minimum marks in the qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany & Zoology) taken together shall be 40% instead of 50%. English pass required for all categories," added the letter.

Parliamentary panel suggests 6 attempts to clear MBBS 1st professional exams, 10 years to complete course

Parliamentary panel suggests 6 attempts to clear MBBS 1st professional exams, 10 years to complete course 

Written By : Barsha Misra

Published On 9 Apr 2026 2:00 PM  |  Updated On 9 Apr 2026 6:57 PM

MBBS Examination

New Delhi: Pointing out that permitting students only four attempts to clear the MBBS first professional examination can be overly stringent for many students adjusting to the demanding nature of medical education, a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health has suggested increasing the permissible limit to six attempts.

However, the panel has opined that the students must complete the entire MBBS course within a maximum period of ten years from the date of admission.

These recommendations were presented before the Parliament by the Department-related Parliamentary Committee on Health and Family Welfare in its 172nd report.

As per the existing rules prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC), MBBS students are given a total of four attempts to clear their first professional examination.

Also Read: Altogether 4 Attempts to Clear MBBS 1st prof Exams: NMC GMER 2023

Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that setting a limit regarding the number of attempts to clear the MBBS examination, NMC had clarified in GMER 2023, "Provided under no circumstances the student shall be allowed more than four (04) attempts for first year (First Professional MBBS) and no student shall be allowed to continue undergraduate medical course after nine (09) years from the date of admission into the course, mentioned the Regulations."

Back in 2023, the Apex Medical Commission granted one extra attempt to the MBBS batches of 2019 and 2020 to qualify for their first professional exam. NMC took this decision because these batches were affected by COVID.

Recommendations by Parliamentary Health Panel:

Recently, while addressing the rules regarding the permissible number of attempts to clear the first year professional MBBS exam, the Parliamentary Health Panel has suggested increasing the number of permissible attempts from four to six.

"The Committee has been apprised of that under the present regulations of the National Medical Commission, MBBS students are currently permitted a maximum of four attempts to clear the First Professional Examination. Considering the academic intensity of foundational subjects such as anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, this restriction can be overly stringent for many students adjusting to the demanding nature of medical education. The Committee, therefore, suggested that the permissible limit be increased to six attempts, while ensuring that students complete the entire MBBS course within a maximum period of ten years from the date of admission," the Committee has recommended.

"This balanced approach will maintain academic standards while providing a more humane and student-friendly framework, preventing capable students from being forced to discontinue medical education due to early academic setbacks," it further mentioned in the report.

Earlier this year, the Rajasthan Chapter of the United Doctors Front (UDF) urged the State Medical Education Department to grant one additional Mercy attempt to the MBBS students from the 2021 batch to clear their First Professional Exam, considering the academic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The association highlighted that the students of Batch 2021 went through extraordinary and adverse circumstances, which were different from normal academic sessions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the association stated regular classes were disrupted, there were technical difficulties in online teaching, and many families faced health-related crises during the year 2020–21. These circumstances directly affected the academic preparation and performance of students, as a result of which many students could not pass the First Professional Year.

MBBS intern stipend disparity row: Govt says issue falls under NMC, no further action

MBBS intern stipend disparity row: Govt says issue falls under NMC, no further action 

Written By : Adity SahaPublished On 

14 Apr 2026 2:30 PM | Updated On 14 Apr 2026 2:30 PM

New Delhi: Amid the long-standing demand to amend the Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI) Regulations, 2021, to ensure a uniform stipend for MBBS interns across the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has now stated that it will not take any further action, saying the matter falls entirely within the domain of the National Medical Commission (NMC).

The information in this regard was shared in response to a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by Kerala-based ophthalmologist and RTI activist Dr KV Babu, who sought clarity on whether the NMC and its Under-Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) plan to amend the CRMI Regulations to remove disparity in stipend paid to interns across institutions.

On February 22, 2026, Dr Babu submitted RTI applications to the UGMEB and the Medical Education Policy (MEP) section of the Ministry, seeking action on stipend parity.

While the Under-Graduate Medical Education Board reiterated its earlier position that any amendment to the CRMI Regulations, 2021 would require consideration through the statutory process and consultation with all concerned authorities, the Medical Education Policy (MEP) section of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in its RTI reply, clearly outlined its stand on the issue.

In its response dated April 2, 2026, the Ministry stated, "The National Medical Commission (NMC) is the apex statutory body constituted under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, for regulating medical education and profession in the country. All matters relating to framing, amendment, and implementation of medical education regulations fall within the domain of NMC. Therefore, in view of the above, no further action is required to be taken by the MEP Section in the matter, as the subject falls within the domain of the National Medical Commission (NMC)."

Stipend disparity:

The issue was first raised by Dr Babu in June 2022, when he wrote to the Ministry alleging that his suggestions on stipend parity were ignored while finalising the CRMI Regulations, 2021. Despite this, he continued to send multiple reminders.

Medical Dialogues had previously reported that the doctor requested that the centre withdraw the Gazette Notification dated November 18, 2021, which notified the Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI) Regulations, 2021. He stated that his earlier comments submitted on July 24, 2021, regarding stipend parity were not incorporated before the regulations were finalised. He requested the Government to re-gazette the regulations.

In his representation, he specifically sought an amendment to Clause 6.3 relating to the stipend, which includes - "All the candidates pursuing compulsory rotating internship at the institution from which the MBBS course was completed, shall be paid stipend on par with the stipend being paid to the interns of the State Govt. Medical Institution / Central Government Medical Institution in the State / Union Territory where the institution is located."

While the government medical colleges pay interns between Rs 20,000 and Rs 30,000, private colleges either pay half of that or none at all. Data from NMC in 2025 showed that 60 of 555 medical colleges were not paying stipends, and many were paying nominal stipends of less than Rs 5,000 per month.

The Supreme Court in its order dated October 28, 2025, pulled up the NMC for delaying action on stipend-related issues. The Court observed that the Commission was “dragging its feet” and directed it to take appropriate steps, while also asking the Ministry to ensure compliance.

Following this, the doctor again approached the Ministry in November 2025. On this, the MEP section wrote to the NMC in November and December 2025, asking it to examine the issue of stipend provisions for undergraduate interns under CRMI Regulations, 2021, keeping in view similar provisions in PGMER Regulations, 2023.

However, in its reply dated February 18, 2026, the Under-Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) under NMC noted that any amendment to the existing rule would require a statutory process.

It stated, "As per the CRMI Regulation 2021 it is stated that, the existing regulation already provides for the payment of stipend to interns. However, the actual implementation, including the rate of stipend, is undertaken by the respective States/UTs in accordance with their financial capacity and budgetary provisions. The regulation has been notifled after deliberations with concerned authoritles, experts and competent authorities assigned at the time of formulation of the regulation, The above regulation being statutory notifled after due approval and consultation with MoHFW and the same is laid in the parliament. In view of the above, any amendment to the CRMI Regulations, 2021 , if required would need consideration in accordance with the statritory process and after due consultation with all concerned concerned authorities."

The issue of 19 posts being vacant at NMC, out of the 54 sanctioned strength, was also highlighted in the Parliament.

In response, he again wrote to both the Ministry and NMC on February 22, 2026, requesting an amendment of the regulations. He later filed RTI applications with both authorities. While the UGMEB reportedly reiterated its earlier response, the Ministry declined to intervene, stating the matter is under NMC’s jurisdiction.

"The National Medical Commission (NMC) is the apex statutory body constituted under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, for regulating medical education and profession in the country. All matters relating to framing, amendment, and implementation of medical education regulations fall within the domain of NMC. Therefore, in view of the above, no further action is required to be taken by the MEP Section in the matter, as the subject falls within the domain of the National Medical Commission (NMC)," mentioned the government's response to the RTI.

Dr Babu further alleged inconsistency in the Ministry’s approach, stating that while MEP section of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been reluctant to direct the Under-Graduate Medical Education Board on amending the CRMI Regulations for stipend parity, it had promptly intervened in May 2022 on another matter. He pointed out that, based on a representation dated May 3, 2022, the Ministry had directed the National Medical Commission to convene a joint meeting under Section 50 of the NMC Act by May 31, 2022, regarding suggestions for the “Swasth Bharat” roadmap.

Commenting on the matter, Dr Babu told Medical Dialogues, "The issue of stipend parity has been pending with the NMC & GOI for almost five years. Though following the SC order of 28th October 2025, the Govt took a proactive decision to amend CRMI regulations in line with PGME regulations, the nominated, almost vacant, UGMEB is not inclined to amend the regulations for stipend parity even after harsh criticism from the SC & communications from the Govt."

He further said, "It should be noted that, though GOI have the authority to direct the NMC/UGMEB to amend the regulations for stipend parity, they are absolving the responsibility, though they had no hesitation in directing the NMC to act on issues which suits them earlier. It should be presumed that the GOI & the nominated vacant UGMEB are hand in glove in denying stipend parity to the interns."

Medical pay ‘mismatch’: College stipends much less than NMC claims, says outfit

Medical pay ‘mismatch’: College stipends much less than NMC claims, says outfit

The gap between the NMC’s reported stipends and actual payments, CAMP members and others say, reveals a disconnect between regulation and reality, raising concerns over data integrity, oversight and inaction

G.S. Mudur Published 14.04.26, 05:42 AM

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A body representing medical students and parents has challenged the accuracy of stipend data published by the National Medical Commission (NMC), saying the figures reported for some colleges do not match actual payments to interns and postgraduate residents.

The Combined Association of Medicos and Parents (CAMP) has sought an explanation from the NMC — India’s apex medical regulatory authority — citing examples from private medical colleges in Kerala whose actual stipends are much lower than those cited by the NMC.

The gap between the NMC’s reported stipends and actual payments, CAMP members and others say, reveals a disconnect between regulation and reality, raising concerns over data integrity, oversight and inaction.

The association has urged the NMC to investigate whether the discrepancies stem from clerical errors, incorrect data submitted by colleges or a possible deliberate attempt to mislead ongoing stipend-related cases before the Supreme Court.

“The inflated stipend amounts create an impression that all is well when it is actually not,” Rajesh Aravind, CAMP’s general secretary, told The Telegraph.

Some 150 medical students from Kerala and CAMP members have filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking appropriate stipends.

The petitioners are among thousands of MBBS interns and postgraduate residents across the country who are not receiving stipulated stipends, according to CAMP members and a lawyer representing the petitioners.

The stipend issue comes against the backdrop of a sharp expansion in medical education, with MBBS seats rising from about 52,000 in 2014 to 128,000 and postgraduate seats from about 31,000 to 85,000, expanding the pool of interns and residents.

Interns and postgraduate residents from Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan have filed similar petitions, their lawyer Tanvi Dubey said.

CAMP, in a letter sent to the NMC last week, cited three medical colleges whose stipend figures published by the NMC are higher than actual payments to students.

The stipend data published by the NMC show that one college pays ₹27,300, the amount stipulated by the Kerala government. CAMP says students at the college receive only ₹10,000.

The data show another college paying ₹25,000 while CAMP says students receive ₹7,000.

A third college pays ₹17,275, according to the data, but CAMP claims students get only ₹8,000.

The discrepancies persist despite the NMC initiating a nationwide survey in April 2023 to assess stipends paid to interns and residents amid concerns over underpayment.

The NMC notified rules in November 2021 mandating that all interns be paid stipends fixed by the relevant state or institutional authorities.

An email query sent twice by this newspaper to the NMC seeking a response to the concerns raised by CAMP has evoked no response.

The NMC, replying to an RTI query from ophthalmologist K.V. Babu in Kerala, had said that it issues guidelines and regulations but implementation rests “solely at the discretion” of state authorities.

But Babu said the NMC’s regulations empower it to penalise non-compliant institutions, including withholding or withdrawing accreditation for up to five years.

“We’re seeing inaction on the part of the NMC,” Babu told this newspaper.

 “The regulators are helping some private medical colleges save money by not acting against underpayment of stipends,” he said.

U-turn on same stipend for all medical undergrads

U-turn on same stipend for all medical undergrads

Earlier, the Union health ministry had twice written to the National Medical Commission (NMC) on “examining” the issue of pay parity. And NMC had accepted that there is no stipend parity.

Image used for representational purpose.File photo | Express

Kavita Bajeli-Datt

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12 Apr 2026, 7:23 am

NEW DELHI: The centre appears to be backtracking from its earlier stand on bringing pay parity for all undergraduate medical interns, whether they are studying in government or private medical colleges.

Earlier, the Union Health Ministry had twice written to the National Medical Commission (NMC) on “examining” the issue of pay parity. The NMC, on its part, had also accepted that there is no stipend parity.

The next step was for the NMC to amend the key provision of the Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship Regulations, 2021 (CRMI Regulations 2021), which states that “all interns shall be paid stipend as fixed by the appropriate authority applicable to the institution/University or State.”

This provision contrasts with the Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulation-2023, which makes no distinction between interns working in government or private medical colleges.

However, within months, the ministry has taken a U-turn, even though the Supreme Court had slammed the medical regulatory body, saying that it is “dragging its feet without any serious concern” on non-payment of stipend to interns and had urged it to “wake up from its slumber and take appropriate steps” in its October 28 order.

After showing keenness over the issue, in its RTI reply, the Medical Education Policy Section (MEP) under the Union Health Ministry said, “The National Medical Commission (NMC) is the apex statutory body constituted under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, for regulating medical education and profession in the country. All matters relating to framing, amendment, and implementation of medical education regulations fall within the domain of NMC.”

“Therefore, in view of the above, no further action is required to be taken by the MEP Section in the matter, as the subject falls within the domain of the National Medical Commission (NMC)," said the April 2 response to Kerala-based RTI activist, Dr KV Babu when he reminded the ministry on the action NMC has taken to its directions on pay parity.

Speaking with this paper, Dr Babu, who has been pursuing the twin issue of non-payment of stipends to interns and pay parity, said, “The issue of stipend parity has been pending with the NMC and government for almost five years.”

“Though following the SC order, the government took a proactive decision to amend CRMI regulations in line with PGME regulations, the nominated, almost vacant, UGMEB is not inclined to amend the regulations for stipend parity even after harsh criticism from the SC and the communications from the government.”

“It should be noted that though the government have the authority to direct the NMC/UGMEB to amend the regulations for stipend parity, they are absolving the responsibility, though they had no hesitation in directing the NMC to act on issues that suited them earlier,” he said.

“It should be presumed that the government and the nominated vacant UGMEB are hand in glove in denying stipend parity to the hapless interns," Dr Babu added.

Interestingly, the NMC’s Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB), which determines undergraduate medical education standards, is without a president. The issue of 19 posts being vacant at NMC, out of the 54 sanctioned strength, was also highlighted in the Parliament.

In its February 18 response to the ministry’s reminders, NMC had said that “any amendment to the CRMI Regulations, 2021, if required, would need consideration in accordance with the statutory process and after due consultation with all concerned authorities.”

However, the NMC continued to sit on the issue, and the ministry also took a U-turn on the matter, which has been agitating medical students and also taken up by various associations, such as FAIMA and FORDA

NMC invalidates teaching experience from unrecognised departments

NMC invalidates teaching experience from unrecognised departments 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK 13.06.2024

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a fresh advisory warning medical institutions and universities against counting postgraduate teaching or training experience obtained in unrecognised departments, declaring such experience invalid for academic and faculty-related purposes. 

In a notification dated April 10, 2026, the Commission circulated an advisory issued by its Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB), directing all health universities, state directorates, and medical colleges to ensure strict compliance. 

The advisory makes it clear that any postgraduate training or teaching experience acquired in departments or units not approved by the NMC will not be considered valid for: Eligibility to appear in postgraduate examinations; recognition as a postgraduate teacher or guide; appointment or promotion to faculty positions; or any academic, regulatory, or administrative purpose. This reiteration aligns with provisions under the Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations 2023 and the Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations 2025, which mandate that teaching experience must be earned only in recognised institutions and departments with approved infrastructure, faculty strength, and permitted postgraduate seats. 

Medical colleges and affiliating universities have been made responsible for verifying the recognition status of departments before issuing experience certificates. The advisory explicitly instructs institutions to: Issue certificates only after verifying NMC recognition status, and avoid issuing any certificate for experience gained in unapproved departments.

Headache that disappears on lying down? Don’t brush it off, say docs

Headache that disappears on lying down? Don’t brush it off, say docs

 Jahnavi@timesofindia.com 13.04.2026

Bengaluru : For nearly 10 years, a man in his late 30s from Chennai lived with relentless headaches, repeatedly misdiagnosed as migraines. The pain had a peculiar pattern — it disappeared when he lay down and worsened when he stood up — a classic red flag that went unnoticed for over a decade. 

It was only after he was hospitalised that doctors finally ordered detailed imaging. An MRI and dynamic myelogram revealed the real cause: a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. By then, the condition had become chronic, requiring surgery. Following treatment, his longstanding pain finally disappeared. Doctors say his story is far from unique. Such misdiagnoses are common among patients with CSF leaks, a rare but debilitating condition often mistaken for migraines or sinusitis. 

Dr Sharath Kumar GG, consultant in radiology and interventional neuroradiology at Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, who treated the patient, explained: “The brain and spinal cord float in a fluid called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which provides support and buoyancy — similar to how a ball floats in water. This fluid is contained within a tough, protective covering called the dura. In some cases, the dura develops a hole, causing CSF to leak out. When the loss of fluid exceeds the body’s ability to produce it, the brain loses its cushioning and begins to sink.” Though considered rare — affecting 5 to 10 people per lakh population — experts say the condition is significantly underdiagnosed. 

“In a city like Bengaluru, we may see around 500 cases a year, but most go undiagnosed because of a lack of awareness,” Dr Kumar added. One of the biggest challenges is that the symptoms closely resemble more common conditions. Dr Rakshith Srinivasa, consultant in neurosurgery at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, said, “Clinically, the presentation can be confusing. Many of these patients are treated for migraine for a long time. Patients may already have a pre-existing migraine. On top of that, they develop this condition. 

When the headache worsens, it can trigger a migraine, making it more difficult to differentiate and diagnose,” said . He stressed the importance of recognising a key symptom pattern: “A high level of suspicion is very important for diagnosis. If a patient presents with a headache that worsens on standing and improves on lying down, we should suspect spontaneous intracranial hypotension.” “To diagnose this condition, we need to ask specific questions about when the headache worsens or improves, as patients often only describe its positional nature when prompted. 

A history of postural headache is followed by an MRI scan, which typically shows characteristic findings such as brain sagging due to fluid loss. However, many cases are missed because imaging is incomplete or not done at the right time — often only the brain is scanned, even though the leak is usually in the spine,” Dr Kumar explained.

JEE (Main) key row: NTA reviews chemistry errors flagged by students, urges them to wait

JEE (Main) key row: NTA reviews chemistry errors flagged by students, urges them to wait 

Manash.Gohain@timesgroup.com 13.04.2026

New Delhi : Allegations of errors in the JEE (Main) answer key have again put the spotlight on the National Testing Agency (NTA), with the testing body stepping in early to review complaints and pause challenge payments for a disputed paper. 

The agency said it has reviewed the provisional answer keys of JEE (Main) 2026 Session 2 and made them available online, while acknowledging concerns over the April 5, Shift 2 chemistry paper. 

“Reports regarding discrepancies...are under verification,” it said, advising candidates not to pay challenge fees until further clarification. The provisional key and response sheets were released on Saturday, with the challenge window open from April 11 to 13 at ₹200 per question. However, social media quickly saw a surge in complaints, with candidates and parents alleging “gross mistakes” and claiming multiple incorrect answers in chemistry. 

A widely shared post urged NTA to recheck the key, arguing that it was “practically impossible” for students to challenge a large number of questions while preparing for other exams. Faculty members also flagged concerns, with one Delhi-based govt college teacher writing to authorities citing “major error” and student distress. In one complaint shared with officials, a parent claimed at least 11 answers were incorrect, warning that such errors could impact high-performing candidates, including those scoring above 99 percentile in earlier sessions. 

Responding publicly, NTA director general Abhishek Singh said he would personally have the paper reviewed by experts. “Given the large number of comments... I will get it checked,” he posted, promising an update within a day. Answer key discrepancies have been a recurring issue for NTA in recent years, often leading to court cases, re-evaluations, and in some instances, bonus marks. Previous editions of JEE (Main) and other national tests have seen multiple questions dropped or revised after challenges, fuelling criticism over quality control. This time, however, the agency’s early acknowledgment marks a departure from its typically reactive approach, even as student anxiety remains high. 

‘RECHECK THE KEY’: Answer key discrepancies have been a recurring issue for NTA in recent years, often leading to court cases

NMC declares unrecognised dept teaching invalid for medical professionals

NMC declares unrecognised dept teaching invalid for medical professionals

Ravinder Saini

Tribune News Service

Rohtak, Updated At : 12:28 PM Apr 11, 2026 IST

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Now, any teaching experience certificate issued on the basis of service rendered in an unrecognised department/unit would be treated as “invalid” for determining eligibility, appointment, promotion, or academic recognition.

In a significant move aimed at maintaining standards in medical education, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an advisory directing all health universities, state governments, and medical colleges not to count postgraduate teaching or training experience obtained from unrecognised departments.

The commission has also declared that teaching experience certificates issued on such a basis will be treated as invalid. A communiqué in this respect has been circulated to Vice-Chancellors of health universities, Directors General of Health Services of states and Union Territories, and heads of all medical colleges offering postgraduate courses, seeking strict compliance.

“The NMC has observed, in certain instances, that teaching experience certificates and postgraduate training experience are being claimed by the faculty or certified by universities/institutions on the basis of departments or units that are not recognised or permitted by the commission for conducting postgraduate medical education,” reads the communiqué.

The NMC clarified that such practices violate existing regulations governing postgraduate medical education. It has also placed the responsibility on universities and institutions to verify the recognition status of departments before issuing teaching experience certificates. Medical colleges and affiliating universities have been directed to ensure that no certificates are issued for experience gained in unapproved departments. The NMC reiterated that teaching experience for faculty appointments or recognition as postgraduate teachers must be obtained only from recognised medical colleges and duly approved departments.

These departments must have approved infrastructure, adequate faculty strength, and permitted postgraduate seats as per NMC records and regulations, including the Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023, and the Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025. The advisory further stated that postgraduate training or teaching experience obtained from unrecognised departments will not be counted for eligibility to appear in postgraduate examinations, recognition as a postgraduate teacher or guide, appointment or promotion to faculty posts, or determination of teaching experience for academic and administrative purposes.

Additionally, the commission made it clear that any teaching experience certificates issued on the basis of service rendered in unrecognised departments or units will be considered invalid for appointments, promotions, or academic recognition. “The move aims to curb irregularities in faculty appointments and ensure quality medical education across the country,” said an official at the University of Health Sciences, Rohtak.

CSE, ECE among top picks for management seats in TN this year

CSE, ECE among top picks for management seats in TN this year

Apr 10, 2026, 01.46 AM IST

Chennai: Computer science engineering, and electronics and communication engineering are among the top courses preferred by students and parents thronging colleges for management quota admissions this year. Many colleges said they have received more queries for core engineering branches as well.

Though the Class XII exam results are yet to be out, anxious parents are queuing up to book management quota seats after tough CBSE maths and physics exams this year. Colleges said the enquiries were up by around 20% compared to the previous year.

"There is a huge interest among students and parents for electronics and communication engineering (ECE) this year. It is the new trend. Besides computer science, core engineering courses like mechanical engineering are in good demand," said Abhay Meganathan, vice-chairman, Rajalakshmi Group of Institutions.

Some colleges offer counselling for parents and students, explaining different career options in all engineering courses.

"We have about 100 parents and students visiting our colleges every day.

Most of them prioritise computer science and AI. Counsellors brief them on different career options, including possible opportunities in courses such as ECE and mechanical engineering," said Sai Prakash Leo Muthu, CEO of Sri Sairam Engineering College.

The counsellors also cite examples of students placed in companies such as Volvo after studying ECE.

Some colleges attributed a heightened interest in engineering to the buzz around AI among students.

"At our college, we see 20% to 30% more queries for management quota admissions. There is more interest in engineering courses due to the buzz around AI and expectations of new jobs," said R M Kishore, vice-chairman of RMK Engineering College.

SRM Easwari Engineering College principal P Deivasundari said the college received enquiries from more than 40 countries for the NRI quota this year. "Civil and mechanical engineering courses also got many queries this year," she added.

Registrar questions own varsity’s high NAAC ranking via emails, shunted out

Registrar questions own varsity’s high NAAC ranking via emails, shunted out

Ramendra.Singh@timesofindia.com TIMES OF INDIA BHOPAL07.04.2026

Bhopal : In a surprising selfindictment, the registrar of Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) challenged the favorable NAAC accreditation for his own university. RGPV was awarded A++ in 2025. TOI has access to a copy of the mail sent by him to the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). 

The registrar in question was removed from his post on April 1. The controversy erupted as RGPV, which oversees dozens of engineering colleges across Madhya Pradesh, faced scrutiny over its credi-bility and ranking. Affiliated institutions rely on the parent university’s NAAC grade for their own standings. Former registrar Mohan Sen had fired off emails to the NAAC on several occasions in the past three months, alleging inflated marks for nonexistent campus facilities and manipulated data in the Self Study Report (SSR) submitted for Cycle 2 in Nov 2024. 

Sen demanded that the awarded grade be withheld until a thorough probe. Despite the complaints, NAAC remains silent. Sen, who assumed the registrar’s role in Feb 2024, claimed in mails that the SSR data was never verified by current university authorities, including himself, the controller of finance, and director of UIT RGPV Bhopal. “These are just a few examples,” his letter concludes. When contacted, the then registrar, Sen, said, “The last NAAC ranking given to RGPV was A++. Several questions were raised from different corners of society, challenging such a high ranking. I investigated the issue and found that even those parameters, for which the university has no facilities, were considered. I then requested NAAC authorities to physically verify the claims made so that the truth would come to the surface. Unfortunately, NAAC has never responded to any of my emails.” RGPV's spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan Akela refused to comment on the matter.

NEET PG: Rajasthan HC relief to doctor denied admission over permanent registration certificate Written By : Barsha Misra

NEET PG: Rajasthan HC relief to doctor denied admission over permanent registration certificate Written By : Barsha Misra

Published On 4 Apr 2026 3:17 PM  |  Updated On 4 Apr 2026 3:17 PM

Rajasthan High Court  06.04.2026

Jodhpur: The Rajasthan High Court provided relief to a NEET PG 2025 candidate who was earlier denied postgraduate medical admission due to the lack of a Permanent Registration Certificate.

Referring to Rule 8(3) of the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2000, the HC bench comprising Dr. Justice Nupur Bhati clarified that as per these regulations, candidates are given a period of one month after admission for obtaining permanent registration and when the law provides a period of one month, the State Government cannot impose a more stringent condition through the information booklet.

The bench clarified that administrative instructions or information bulletins cannot weaken or repeal any statutory rule and directed the college to grant her admission.

As per the latest media report by Live Law, the concerned petitioner in this case obtained a temporary registration from the Chhattisgarh Medical Council after completing MBBS and was performing the necessary service for permanent registration. However, during this time, the petitioner appeared in the National Eligibility-Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2025 examination and was allotted a medical college.

When the petitioner reported to the college, admission was denied on the grounds that the petitioner did not have a permanent registration certificate.

While considering the matter, the bench cited Rule 8(3) of the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2000 and observed, "This provision has been made with the objective that meritorious students who are in the registration process at that time should not face unnecessary hardship."

In this regard, the bench clarified that when the law itself provides a periof of one month, the State Government impose a more stringent condition through the information booklet.

Terming this move of the State as arbitrary and against the law, the bench said that it was wrong to deny admission only based on lack of certificate. Accordingly, the bench issued directions to the State Government to grant immediate admission to the petitioner.

NCAHP makes class XII Science mandatory for admission to paramedical colleges

NCAHP makes class XII Science mandatory for admission to paramedical colleges 

Divyansh.Kumar@timesofindia.com 

TIMES OF INDIA BENGALURU 23.03.2026

By raising academic eligibility from class X to class XII for paramedical education, the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) aims to standardise allied health training, strengthen scientific competence and crackdown on substandard commercialised colleges. 

The change in eligibility requirement also aims to bring Indian qualifications at par with global standards. The new framework, effective from 2026-27 academic year, will end the long-standing class X entry route for paramedical diplomas and make Science at the senior secondary level compulsory for clinical courses at nearly 500 government institutes offering around 48,000 seats and at about 3,800 private institutes having over 3.6 lakh seats. 

The move, claims NCAHP, was long-overdue as the sector was fragmented, uneven and vulnerable to low-quality provision. “The core issue is fragmentation, in a city, we have 10 different types of allied programmes being run, but they are all awarding the exact same degree. The basic objective of the NCAHP Act — which covers 57 professions — is the standardisation of education, services, and establishing minimum standards for institutions,” says Dr Yagna U Shukla, chairperson, NCAHP, Delhi. 

She adds that healthcare training cannot be compared with polytechnic education. “Unlike polytechnic courses where students deal with machines, a class X base is sufficient, however, healthcare workers support human lives. Therefore, a science background is an absolute necessity. The requirement was also backed by professionals who found that students without a science background struggled with coursework,” Dr Shukla says. 

The Commission had opted to use NEET for allied degree courses because the act mandates entry and exit examinations. “Taking NEET indirectly serves the purpose of an entry-level exam based on class XII qualifications,” she says. However, the NCAHP recently deferred a plan to make the NEET-UG exam mandatory for UG degree courses such as Physiotherapy (BPT) and Occupational Therapy (BOT) to the 2027-28 academic year, citing logistical challenges from NTA regarding an unexpected surge in candidates. 

The reform has triggered concern in several states, particularly in Karnataka, where Medical Education Minister Sharanprakash R Patil has warned that nearly 500 paramedical colleges could face closure if the class X route is removed. But Dr Shukla says the transition was not abrupt and that institutions had been given notice. She suggested that shorter, non-clinical or skillbased programmes could move under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). 

“We are not restricting the eligibility but standardising it. For the 1 or 2year programmes that do not require a strict science background, need not be closed.” 

Access Debate 

For decades, post-class X paramedical diplomas functioned as a fast-track route to employment, especially for students from rural and lower-income families. Some fear the new entry norm could shut that door and shrink the grassroots healthcare workforce. Dr B Karunakar Reddy, former VC, Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Telangana, says the class X diploma ecosystem had often been driven by commercial interests rather than quality training. “In many districts, you will find 10 to 15 paramedical colleges. Many of these were just one room setups running multiple courses with practically no training and no hospital attachments. The diploma was not very useful unless a private hospital hired candidates and retrained,” says Dr Reddy. 

The shift to class XII-level allied health sciences degrees has begun showing results in Telangana. “The response has been excellent, and the seats fill up completely,” he says

1,28,976 MBBS, 85,020 PG seats, 818 medical colleges in India: Health Ministry cites NMC data, regulations in Parliament

1,28,976 MBBS, 85,020 PG seats, 818 medical colleges in India: Health Ministry cites NMC data, regulations in Parliament 

Written By : Adity Saha Published On 11 Mar 2026 5:49 PM | Updated On 11 Mar 2026 5:49 PM

New Delhi: Altogether 1,28,976 MBBS, 85,020 PG seats and 818 medical colleges are available in the country as per the National Medical Commission (NMC), the Health Ministry recently told the Parliament while citing NMC data and regulations.

Further, under CSS schemes, 4977 additional MBBS seats and 8058 additional PG seats have been approved in medical colleges across the country, Union Health Minister Smt Anupriya Patel informed the Rajya Sabha.

While informing Parliament about the increase in seat capacity in medical colleges, the Minister said that, as per the National Medical Commission, the number of medical colleges has increased by 111.36%, from 387 in 2013-14 to 818 at present.

Further, she stated that MBBS seats have increased by 151.18%, from 51,348 before 2013-14 to 1,28,976 currently, while PG seats have risen by 172.63%, from 31,185 before 2014 to 85,020 at present, improving access to medical education in the country.

"The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare administers a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for ‘Establishment of new medical colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals’ with preference to underserved areas and aspirational districts, where there is no existing Government or private medical college. Under these schemes, additional 4977 MBBS seats and 8058 PG seats have been approved in medical colleges across the country," the Minister said.

The information was shared while responding to a series of queries raised by parliament member who sought to know the reasons and details of sanctioning additional medical seats in Government colleges to increase MBBS and postgraduate capacity; whether the increase in seats is accompanied by proportional enhancement in faculty, infrastructure and clinical training facilities to maintain education quality, if so, the details thereof, if not, the reasons therefor; whether the National Medical Commission monitors compliance with regulations and standards across colleges and the steps being taken to ensure equitable access to medical education across States and underserved regions.

In response, MoS Health Patel informed that the National Medical Commission (NMC) invites online applications every year from medical colleges and institutions across the country for the establishment of new medical colleges and for increase of Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) medical seats. NMC issues Letter of Permission (LoP)/ Letter of Disapproval (LoD) after due scrutiny and assessment in accordance with the provisions of the Establishment of Medical Institutions, Assessment and Rating Regulations, 2023, the Minimum Standard Requirement for Undergraduate courses (UGMSR), 2023, the Minimum Standard Requirement for Postgraduate courses (PGMSR), 2023, and other relevant norms issued by NMC from time to time.

"The "Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education Regulations, 2023 (MSMER2023)" makes it obligatory on the part of the medical college or medical institution, after its establishment, to furnish an Annual Disclosure Report (ADR) to the concerned Board, satisfying such conditions provided under the notified MSRs by Under-Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) or Post-Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) and regulations of NMC. The respective Board (PGMEB or UGMEB) undertakes the evaluation of the ADR as and when deemed necessary for their assessment and otherwise," She added.

To ensure equitable to medical education across States and underserved regions, the Minister informed the parliament about the following key measures introduced under UGMSR, 2023 and PGMSR, 2023.

(i) Removal of the earlier mandatory land requirement, with provision for a unitary campus or a maximum of two campuses within a distance of 10 km between the medical college and the teaching hospital.

(ii) Adoption of a need-based approach for scaling infrastructure, equipment and manpower.

(iii) Permission to start PG courses with two seats with two faculty members without the earlier requirement of three faculty members and a senior resident.

(iv) Provision enabling medical colleges to apply for starting PG courses one year after commencement of the undergraduate course, while Government Medical Colleges may start PG courses simultaneously with UG courses.

(d) The government has made concerted efforts on expanding the medical college infrastructure under various CSS Schemes over last one decade so that medical education becomes more equitable and accessible across States. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare administers a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for ‘Establishment of new medical colleges attached with existing district/referral hospitals’ with preference to underserved areas and aspirational districts, where there is no existing Government or private medical college. A total of 157 Medical Colleges have been approved in the various districts across the country. Further, support has also been provided for Strengthening/Upgradation of existing Sate Government/Central Government medical colleges to increase the number of MBBS (UG) and PG seats under another CSS Scheme. Under these schemes, additional 4977 MBBS seats and 8058 PG seats have been approved in medical colleges across the country.

Karnataka among top 3 states with highest internship slots for FMGs With 4,652 internship seats for academic year 2026-27,

Karnataka among top 3 states with highest internship slots for FMGs With 4,652 internship seats for academic year 2026-27, 

Karnataka accounts for over 10 per cent of the total slots available nationwide.

DH Web Desk Last Updated : 11 March 2026, 19:15 IST 

For representative purposeCredit: iStock photos Karnataka is among the states offering the highest number of internship seats for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) in India, according to a circular issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) on Tuesday (March 10).

As per the state-wise matrix released by the NMC, Karnataka has 4,652 Compulsory Rotatory Medical Internship (CRMI) seats available for FMGs for the academic year 2026–27. This accounts for over 10 percent of the total 43,250 internship slots available nationwide.

As per the data, Karnataka ranks among the top states offering internship seats for FMGs, with the first being Uttar Pradesh (5,034 seats), followed by Telangana (4,871 seats).

Other states with large numbers of seats include Maharashtra (3,662) and Tamil Nadu (3,126). The NMC released the state-wise and college-wise matrix while directing State Medical Councils to begin allotting internship slots to eligible FMGs.

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The data also shows that Karnataka has seen a significant increase in MBBS seats in recent years.

According to the NMC data, the state had 10,045 MBBS seats in the academic year 2021–22, which increased to 13,944 seats by 2025–26, marking an addition of 3,899 MBBS seats over four years.

Also Read:Karnataka gets highest number of medical seats in country Several other states have also recorded major increases in the same period. Telangana added 4,500 seats, the highest in the country, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 4,372 seats. Maharashtra added 2,929 seats, while Tamil Nadu added 2,325 seats. This expansion has significantly increased the pool of internship slots that can be allotted to foreign medical graduates.

As per the guidelines released by NMC, all seats added during and after the academic year 2022-23 will be allotted to FMGs for their Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI)

How CRMI seats for FMGs are calculated

The NMC advisory outlines how internship slots must be earmarked for FMGs in medical colleges.

As per the circular, State Medical Councils must allocate CRMI slots based on the following criteria:

7.5 per cent of the permitted intake of interns in established medical colleges

100 per cent of CRMI seats in newly established medical colleges

100 per cent of the seats added due to increased MBBS intake between academic years 2022–23 and 2025–26

These provisions were introduced after multiple representations and court cases filed by FMGs over delays and denial of internship opportunities in India.

The NMC has directed State Medical Councils to initiate the allotment process for eligible FMGs in coordination with their respective Directorates of Medical Education.

தமிழ்நாடு டாக்டா் எம்ஜிஆா் மருத்துவ பல்கலை. 38-ஆவது பட்டமளிப்பு விழா: ஆளுநா் ரவி பட்டங்களை வழங்கினாா்

தமிழ்நாடு டாக்டா் எம்ஜிஆா் மருத்துவ பல்கலை. 38-ஆவது பட்டமளிப்பு விழா: ஆளுநா் ரவி பட்டங்களை வழங்கினாா்

தமிழ்நாடு டாக்டா் எம்ஜிஆா் மருத்துவப் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் 38-ஆவது பட்டமளிப்பு விழாவில் மருத்துவம், மருத்துவம் சாா்ந்த துணைப் படிப்புகளில் 50,159 போ் பட்டங்களைப் பெற்றனா்.

- SWAMINATHAN

Updated On :28 பிப்ரவரி 2026, 3:29 am

பகிர்:

தினமணி செய்திச் சேவை

தமிழ்நாடு டாக்டா் எம்ஜிஆா் மருத்துவப் பல்கலைக்கழகத்தின் 38-ஆவது பட்டமளிப்பு விழாவில் மருத்துவம், மருத்துவம் சாா்ந்த துணைப் படிப்புகளில் 50,159 போ் பட்டங்களைப் பெற்றனா்.

அதிக மதிப்பெண் பெற்ற மாணவா்களுக்கு ஆளுநா் ஆா்.என்.ரவி பட்டங்களை வழங்கினாா்.

சென்னை கிண்டியில் உள்ள தமிழ்நாடு டாக்டா் எம்.ஜி.ஆா். மருத்துவப் பல்கலை. வளாகத்தில் 38-ஆவது பட்டமளிப்பு விழா ஆளுநா் ஆா்.என். ரவி தலைமையில் வெள்ளிக்கிழமை நடைபெற்றது. இதில், மருத்துவத்தில், 12,016 பேரும், பல் மருத்துவத்தில் 2,569 பேரும், இந்தியமுறை மருத்துவத்தில், 3,269 பேரும், மருத்துவம் சாா்ந்த துணைப் படிப்புகளில் 32,305 போ் என 50,159 போ் பட்டங்களை பெற்றனா்.

குறிப்பாக, 144 போ் தங்கப் பதக்கமும், 42 போ் வெள்ளிப் பதக்கமும், 51 போ் அறக்கட்டளை சான்றிதழும், 166 போ் பல்கலை. சாா்பிலான பதக்கங்கள் என 353 போ் பெற்றனா். சென்னை கீழ்ப்பாக்கம் அரசு மருத்துவக் கல்லூரியில் எம்பிபிஎஸ் படித்த சுவேதா என்ற மாணவி, ஒன்பது பதக்கங்களைப் பெற்றாா். அதேபோல், முதுநிலை பட்டம் பெற்ற சுருதி, நிரஞ்சனா, ஆஷா ஆகியோா் தலா 6 பதக்கங்களைப் பெற்றனா். மாணவா்களுக்கான பட்டங்கள், பதக்கங்களை ஆளுநா் ஆா்.என்.ரவி வழங்கினாா்.

பட்டமளிப்பு விழாவில் பல்கலை. துணைவேந்தா் நாராயணசாமி பேசியதாவது: தமிழ்நாடு டாக்டா் எம்ஜிஆா் மருத்துவப் பல்கலையில். புதிய ஆராய்ச்சிகளுக்கு முக்கியத்துவம் அளிக்கப்படுகிறது. மாணவா்களின் ஆராய்ச்சியை ஊக்குவிக்கும் வகையில், சிறப்பாக செயலாற்றும் மாணவருக்கு ரூ.50 ஆயிரம் ஊக்கத்தொகை வழங்கப்படுகிறது. அத்துடன், 75 ஆராய்ச்சி கட்டுரைகள் வெளியிடப்பட்டு இருப்பதுடன், ஐந்துக்கு காப்புரிமை கோரப்பட்டுள்ளது.

மருத்துவ அறிவியலுடன், தொழில்நுட்ப கற்றலை ஊக்குவிக்கும் வகையில், அண்ணா பல்கலை, சென்னை ஐஐடி, வேலூா் தொழில்நுட்பக் கல்லுாரி நிறுவனத்துடன் இணைந்து பணியாற்றி வருகிறோம். குறிப்பாக, செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு சாா்ந்த மருத்துவப் படிப்புகளும் ஊக்குவிக்கப்படுகிறது. கடந்தாண்டு பள்ளி மாணவா்களிடையே, புதுமை, ஆராய்ச்சி மற்றும் அறிவியல் சிந்தனையின் ஆரம்பகால ஆா்வத்தை வளா்ப்பதை நோக்கமாக கொண்டு விழிப்புணா்வு கருத்தரங்கம் நடத்தப்பட்டு, மாணவா்களிடையே வரவேற்பைப் பெற்றது என்றாா்.

அமைச்சா் பங்கேற்கவில்லை...: பட்டமளிப்பு விழாவில் காய்ச்சல் காரணமாக மருத்துவமனையில் அனுமதிக்கப்பட்டுள்ள மக்கள் நல்வாழ்வு துறை அமைச்சா் மா.சுப்பிரமணியன், பங்கேற்க முடியாத நிலையில், அத்துறைச் செயலா் செந்தில்குமாருக்கு அழைப்பு விடுக்கப்பட்டிருந்தது. ஆனால், அவரும் விழாவில் பங்கேற்காமல் புறக்கணித்தாா்.