• 21 Apr, 2026
Big News for NEET Aspirants: Govt Admits Very Few Private Medical Colleges Under PPP Model, No Centralized List Available

Big News for NEET Aspirants: Govt Admits Very Few Private Medical Colleges Under PPP Model, No Centralized List Available

According to the latest update from the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Union Government, only a handful of private medical colleges are currently operating under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model linked to district hospitals. Even more surprising? The government has confirmed that no centralized list of such colleges is being maintained.

NMC Allows For-Profit Companies to Set Up Medical Colleges Under PPP Model

The National Medical Commission has allowed both non profit and for profit companies to establish medical colleges under the PPP model. NMC Chairman Abhijat Chandrakant Sheth confirms that patients in PPP hospitals will receive free or subsidised treatment. The move aims to enhance medical education quality, clinical research, and healthcare accessibility under state government regulations.

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