MCI,Medical Council of India

MCI,Medical Council of India Medical Council of India The Medcial Council of India (MCI) was set up by the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956, amended in 1993. The council is empowered to prescribe minimum standards for medical education required for granting recognized medical qualifications by universities or medical institutions in India. The Council is empowered to make regulations relating to: i. The course and period of study, including duration of practical training to be undertaken, the subjects of examination, and the standards of proficiency therein to be obtained in universities or medical institutions for grant of recognized medical qualifications; ii. The standard of staff, equipment, accommodation, training and other facilities for medical education; and iii. The conduction of professional examinations, qualifications of examiners, and the conditions of admissions to such examinations. The Council is also responsible to give its recommendations to the Central Government for establishing new medical colleges, opening of new or higher courses of study and increase in admission capacity in any courses of study or training. What is available in MCI Website? MCI website provides for a list of courses and colleges recognized by MCI in searchable interface. Search can be university, state or course wise.Site also provides status of application of medical professionals who apply for registration of the MCI. Reference Website: www.mciindia.org MCI,Medical Council of India