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New Delhi: Amidst the national debate going on regarding the expensive medical education in India, Basavaraj Bommai, the Honorable Chief Minister of Karnataka stated that the state government is considering measures to reduce the fees for the medical courses in the state. The National Medical Council (NMC) is also looking into it.
The issue has been highlighted after the situation prevailing in Ukraine. Exorbitant medical education is the key reason for Indian medical aspirants to study medicine abroad.
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As reported by NDTV, Bommai further asserted that alternative measures are big considered by the Centre for the medical students who returned to India from Ukraine without completing their course. The nature of medical courses in India is different as compared to Ukraine in terms of passing practical exams on completion of the medical course in Ukraine.
Bommai also stated that the Center is proposing measures for students returned from Ukraine who belong to different states of India.
He also asserted that the costs of medical education in India are increasing at present. Despite the low costs in government medical institutes, it is increasing in the private ones.
He further stated that students scoring 90-95% do not clear NEET, due to high costs for management and NRI seats. Therefore, they opt for studying in countries like Ukraine.
He also added that discussions have been held by the government for the reduction in fees in the state through planning or A, B and C categorisation. However, the National Medical Council (NMC) is also involved as the medical courses are controlled by them. Due to the Ukraine crisis, things are being considered.
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