Following the revocation, the existing 50 MBBS students enrolled at the college will be transferred to other recognized medical colleges to continue their studies.
The move comes in the wake of a controversy surrounding the college’s first batch of admissions for the 2025–26 academic year, in which the allotment reportedly included 42 Muslim students, 7 Hindu students, and 8 Sikh students. This led to protests by several Hindu organizations, including the Yuva Rajput Sabha, which claimed that Hindu students were being ignored in admissions despite the institute being funded by donations from devotees of Mata Vaishno Devi. Protestors demanded the cancellation of the admission list and prioritized seats for Hindu students.
The NMC inspection, however, found that the college failed to meet several regulatory standards set for MBBS courses. The board stated that deficiencies discovered during the inspection were against the conditions of approval, prompting the revocation of recognition for the undergraduate medical program.
Background: VD Medical College had applied to the NMC on December 5 and 19, 2024, following a public notice, for permission to start a new MBBS course. Approval was granted for 50 seats for the 2025–26 session, and the first batch of students was admitted shortly thereafter. The admission controversy arose after Muslim students formed the majority of the enrolled batch, sparking protests from local Hindu groups.
The NMC emphasized that its decision was based strictly on regulatory compliance, not on the composition of student demographics, highlighting that medical institutions must adhere to defined standards to maintain recognition.
Authorities are now making arrangements for the smooth transfer of students to other colleges, ensuring minimal disruption to their academic progress. The college’s administration is expected to comply with NMC directives and address the deficiencies if it seeks future approvals.
