NMC India warns students about fake allotment letter in its name

NEW DELHI: Fake allotment letters allegedly issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) under the alleged signature of the NMC secretary are under circulation, said a notice from NMC. The commission said in the notice that it does not offer admissions in any medical colleges and is not involved in any college allotment protest.

"It has come to notice that fake allotment letters under alleged signature of Secretary, National Medical Commission is under circulation. It is brought to the public notice that the Commission does not offer admissions in any medical college or involved at all with college allotment process."

NMC is a statutory body that is vested with the responsibility to regulate medical institutions, medical researches and medical professionals in India. It replaced the Medical Council of India in 2020. According to the NMC website, NMC India assesses the requirements in the healthcare sector, such as human resources for health and healthcare infrastructure. It has the authority to grant recognition to medical qualifications, accreditation to medical schools, and registration to medical practitioners.

NMC India further said that the fake letter is an attempt to tarnish the image of the NMC. "It is a fabrication intended to tarnish the image of the National Medical Commission which in fact is mandated to supervise highest ethical standards in medical profession," claimed NMC.

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A fake letter alleged to be from National Medical Commission

A fake letter alleged to be from NMC India

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