– NEW DELHI:In a move that could ease anxiety for thousands of medical aspirants, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has allowed newly approved super-specialty postgraduate seats to be included in counselling without waiting for final approval letters.For students, this means faster counselling, fewer delays and better clarity on available seats.The regulator has said that seats cleared by its First Appeal Committee will be treated as valid for the ongoing counselling process, removing a key procedural hurdle that often slows down admissions.The decision comes at a crucial stage of the admission cycle, when delays in approvals typically hold up seat allocation and leave candidates uncertain about their options.Under the new direction, counselling authorities can now include these seats directly based on the approved list, instead of waiting for formal Letters of Permission (LoPs) from institutions.The order follows appeals filed by medical colleges against earlier seat allocations, which were reviewed and cleared by the First Appeal Committee under provisions of the NMC Act.The seats cover high-demand super-specialties such as cardiology, neurology, nephrology, urology and gastroenterology, across medical colleges in several states.The NMC has directed all state authorities and counselling bodies, including the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), to update their seat matrix and proceed with admissions, ensuring that the counselling process continues without procedural hold-ups.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Conducts Ex Dweep Shakti, Tri-Service Drill To Boost Coastal And Island DefenceHow An Indian LPG Tanker Took An Unusual Route To Escape Strait Of HormuzTrump Ready To End Iran War Despite Hormuz Blockade?; Iran’s Oil Revenues Soar Thanks To Trump’s War’India’s Silence Helpful To US, Israel And Gulf States’: Former Deputy NSA Pankaj Saran On Iran WarBig April Financial Reset: New Rules For UPI, ATM, PAN, FASTag, Railway Booking To Impact Daily Life’Like Political Vultures’: PM Modi Slams Congress For ‘Spreading Fear’ Amid West Asia CrisisFallen Leaves To Cooking Fuel: IIT Bombay Develops Indigenous Technology To Tackle LPG Crisis‘One Roti’ For Survival? Pakistani Cleric Stuns India, Reveals Kashmir’s Dark Insurgency SecretMajor Boost Of India’s Maritime Capabilities, Indian Navy Gets 2 Warships & Survey Vessel In Single Day’Played Bangladeshi National Anthem’: Rajnath Singh Slams Congress In Assam Over Infiltration123PhotostoriesApril’s Full Moon 2026 Love Predictions for each zodiac signThe greatest TV rivalries of all time: ‘Breaking Bad’, ‘Sherlock’ and more6 iconic 1990s car interiors that redefined luxury designYou can now eat at Louis Vuitton: Inside its unbelievable new Seoul cafe and restaurant3 most common foods to consume daily to improve fatty liver; easy recipes inside8 edible flowers to grow for a naturally colourful culinary style10 Ocean-inspired home names and their meaningsFrom city squares to small towns, thousands march in ‘No Kings’ protests across United StatesThink your liver is safe because you don’t drink? These daily habits could be harming it, and how to protect it starting today5 iconic fashion quotes that will instantly upgrade your style today123Hot PicksIncome Tax Changes from April 1stPost office small savings schemesNASA Artemis IIAmazon treeIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingWest Bengal PollsRajasthan Board 12th Science ResultVaibhav SooryavanshiKarnataka 1st PUC ResultsUS Iran WarKolkata Assembly ElectionBihar Temple NewsRavindra JadejaDrake Maye InjuryBank Holiday this week
NEW DELHI:In a move that could ease anxiety for thousands of medical aspirants, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has allowed newly approved super-specialty postgraduate seats to be included in counselling without waiting for final approval letters.For students, this means faster counselling, fewer delays and better clarity on available seats.The regulator has said that seats cleared by its First Appeal Committee will be treated as valid for the ongoing counselling process, removing a key procedural hurdle that often slows down admissions.The decision comes at a crucial stage of the admission cycle, when delays in approvals typically hold up seat allocation and leave candidates uncertain about their options.Under the new direction, counselling authorities can now include these seats directly based on the approved list, instead of waiting for formal Letters of Permission (LoPs) from institutions.The order follows appeals filed by medical colleges against earlier seat allocations, which were reviewed and cleared by the First Appeal Committee under provisions of the NMC Act.The seats cover high-demand super-specialties such as cardiology, neurology, nephrology, urology and gastroenterology, across medical colleges in several states.The NMC has directed all state authorities and counselling bodies, including the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), to update their seat matrix and proceed with admissions, ensuring that the counselling process continues without procedural hold-ups.
