The MBBS recognition of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College, Jammu, has been cancelled by the NMC due to serious deficiencies. The inspection revealed a significant shortage of faculty, doctors, patients, and basic infrastructure. The relief is that the seats of MBBS students already admitted will remain secure.
SMVDU Medical College Recognition Cancellation Case: The National Medical Commission (NMC) conducted a surprise inspection of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, located in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, on January 2, 2026, and identified serious shortcomings. The college was found to have a severe shortage of teachers and doctors, a low number of patients, and weak infrastructure. For these reasons, the NMC has cancelled the permission for the MBBS course for the 2025–26 session with immediate effect. However, existing students will be transferred to other recognized medical colleges.
Why was SMVDU Medical College’s Recognition Cancelled?
The NMC’s Medical Assessment and Rating Board inspected the college on January 2, 2026. The biggest deficiency identified during the inspection was a severe shortage of faculty and doctors. According to the report, the college had approximately 39 percent fewer teachers than the prescribed standards.
The situation didn’t end there. The number of tutors, demonstrators, and senior resident doctors was found to be lacking by around 65 percent. A b faculty and experienced doctors are the backbone of student training in a medical college, but this basic infrastructure was found to be weak here.
The Reality of Patients and Facilities
The functioning of the hospital also came under scrutiny during the inspection. According to the rules, at least 400 patients should have been seen in the OPD daily, but an average of only 182 patients were attending. Similarly, bed occupancy was only 45 percent, while the standard is 80 percent.
The condition of the ICU, delivery cases, and operation theatre was also disappointing. The library lacked essential books and medical journals. Many departments lacked basic facilities such as labs, lecture halls, and research rooms, which is a direct violation of NMC rules.
What will happen to MBBS students now?
The biggest question after the cancellation of recognition was regarding the future of the students. The NMC has clarified that the seats of students who have taken admission in the 2025-26 session will remain secure. No student will be forced to leave the course.
These students will be shifted to other recognized medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir as additional seats. This entire process will be supervised by the health department of the Union Territory government, so that there is no disruption in studies.
