The National Medical Commission (NMC) is the apex body responsible for regulating medical education and practice in India. It was established in 2020, replacing the Medical Council of India (MCI).

The minimum duration of an MBBS program in India is 5 years, including one year of internship.

As of 2023, there are approximately 1500 medical colleges in India.

The annual intake of MBBS students in India is approximately 100,000.

Maharashtra has the highest number of medical colleges in India, with over 200 colleges.

The National Health Policy sets guidelines for the development of medical education and training programs in India, with the aim of ensuring a sufficient and competent health workforce.

The main objective of the Health Workforce Planning and Development Division of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is to assess the current and future health workforce needs of the country.

The National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) was launched by the Government of India in 2005 to address the shortage of doctors in rural areas.

The main goal of the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) curriculum is to produce doctors who are competent in providing patient care.

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is used to evaluate the clinical skills of medical students in India.

The duration of the compulsory rural posting for MBBS graduates in India is 1 year.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is responsible for conducting the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to medical colleges in India.

The minimum qualifying percentile in NEET for admission to medical colleges in India is 50th percentile for general category candidates and 40th percentile for reserved category candidates.

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of medical seats in India, with over 10,000 seats.

The Medical Council of India (MCI) is responsible for setting standards for medical education and training programs, conducting inspections of medical colleges, granting recognition to medical colleges, and registering medical practitioners.