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NMC Activates Three-Tier Grievance Platform for Medical Students

Under a new advisory, the commission has launched an online portal to standardize handling of medical student grievances nationwide.

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NMC Proposes 3-Tier Grievance System for Medical Students Across India

Overview

  • The advisory outlines a three-level process requiring students to first approach their medical college, then the university, and finally the state health and medical education department if issues persist.
  • An NMC-hosted web portal is now operational to accept grievances that remain unresolved at the state level.
  • Medical colleges and universities have been directed to establish and prominently display their own web portals for lodging and tracking complaints.
  • Documented grievances span excessive fees, delayed stipends, ragging and harassment, faculty conduct, clinical training challenges and safety concerns.
  • Stakeholders are urged to resolve complaints promptly at each tier to ensure timely and transparent outcomes for students