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Maharashtra clears private health sciences universities, two apply
Maharashtra has amended its Private Universities Act to allow private health sciences universities for the first time. To qualify, a medical college must be over 20 years old, hold a NAAC A+…
The Story in Brief
Maharashtra has amended its Private Universities Act to allow private health sciences universities for the first time. To qualify, a medical college must be over 20 years old, hold a NAAC A+ grade, and offer postgraduate courses in at least half of its disciplines for 10 years. Two trusts, Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation’s Medical College in Ahilyanagar and NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences in Nagpur, have submitted detailed project reports and are being considered.
The new universities can set their own fees, conduct exams, and award degrees. Students will get no government scholarships or financial aid. Admissions will follow NEET scores and common counselling, either through the state CET cell or the Medical Counselling Committee. The government has written to the National Medical Commission for clarity on the process. Institutions will still be governed by bodies like the NMC and Indian Nursing Council.
The Indian Opinion
The new rules let well-established medical colleges become private universities, but the self-fixing of fees worries many. The 20-year track record and NAAC A+ bar ensure only top players qualify. Yet, without FR A oversight, students may face unpredictable costs. The real test will be the fee structures that Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation and NKP Salve Institute announce if approved. Will they improve access or price out middle-class students?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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