In a recent effort to ensure accurate student records, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a circular instructing all medical colleges in the country to carefully re-check the details of students admitted to the MBBS courses for the academic year 2024-25. This directive follows reports of discrepancies and mistakes found on the NMC’s official student admission portal.

The commission, which is the main regulatory body for medical education and professionals in India, highlighted the gravity of the situation in its circular dated August 5, 2025. The NMC revealed that several colleges mistakenly submitted incorrect information regarding student admissions. This has resulted in the omission or misrepresentation of some students’ details on the national portal. The commission expressed concern about the negligence shown by certain institutions and made it clear that such oversights would not be ignored.

The official circular stated, “It has been brought to notice that a few wrong entries have been made by the medical colleges while submitting the details of students on the NMC portal. The negligence shown by the colleges has been viewed seriously by NMC authorities. Therefore, it is again requested to re-check the details of the admitted students for the academic year 2024-25 on the list uploaded earlier.”

In response to this, the NMC has asked all medical institutions to take immediate corrective measures. Colleges have been advised to verify each student’s admission record and ensure the uploaded data matches the actual admissions for that academic year. If discrepancies are found, such as missing names, incorrect serial numbers, or wrong personal information, they must be reported to the NMC within seven days from the date of the notice to allow for timely fixes.

This directive is especially important for students whose names are not on the portal or whose details are incorrect. The commission has advised these students to first approach their respective colleges. If the issue remains unresolved at the college level, students may escalate the matter to the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) in their states. This two-step approach, consulting college authorities first and then the DME, is suggested to streamline the grievance process and reduce confusion or delays.

The NMC has also provided a list of serial numbers where discrepancies were found. While this list is not complete, it includes entries such as 65155, 38414, 30111, 102857, 114060, 23133, 89981, 207, 39259, 73393, 55350, 96762, 48101, 67021, 173, 42740, 725, 1938, 2271, 2600, 17697, 19733, 20007, 23040, 29508, 29540, 29569, 35589, 35617, 35671, 35750, 35788, 36954, 38028, 42210, 44226, 45249, 51118, 61462, 67330, 67425, 69511, 69741, 70671, 76796, 77519, 79875, 79945, 82218, 87227, 87930, 89553, 90467, 90847, 95091, 95936, 102503, 102517, 104673, and 114383. These numbers help colleges find specific data entries that may need immediate correction.

The NMC’s move aims to keep the integrity of the medical education system intact and ensure that only properly admitted candidates appear in the national database. It also seeks to prevent potential administrative issues for students in the future, such as problems during internships, licensing, or postgraduate admissions, which often depend on accurate student records maintained on the NMC portal.

While the NMC has not mentioned taking punitive actions against the institutions involved in the mistakes, its strong language in the circular suggests that future oversights may lead to stricter scrutiny or penalties. The commission is expected to follow up on this verification process through future audits or reports from state authorities.

This development has prompted a swift response from many medical colleges. Several have already begun internal audits of their admission records to meet the commission’s directive. Some institutions have issued notices to students, urging them to check their data on the NMC portal and report any issues as soon as possible.

In conclusion, this initiative by the NMC highlights the importance of accurate and transparent record-keeping in the country’s medical education sector. It serves as a reminder to all involved—students, colleges, and regulatory authorities—of their shared responsibility to maintain the credibility of the academic system and ensure that future healthcare professionals are not affected by preventable administrative errors.