In a momentous gathering within the heart of New Delhi's conference room, a harmonious symphony of collaboration unfolded as the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) joined hands with the esteemed Quality Council of India (QCI) to embark on a shared journey of assessing medical colleges as a testament to their dedication towards excellence.

MARB President BN Gangadhar and QCI CEO Varinder Kanwar sealed this pivotal agreement, forging a bond that would shape the future of medical education. MARB, a distinguished entity within the National Medical Commission (NMC), proudly appreciates the responsibility of inspecting medical colleges, granting permissions for new establishments, expanding seats for MBBS, PG, and super-specialty courses, and ensuring the renewal of existing institutions' permissions.

The Quality Council of India, known for its unwavering commitment to impartial assessments, presents a mechanism for independent third-party evaluations. Through its national accreditation of testing, inspection, and certification bodies, QCI aspires to uphold the highest quality, nationally and internationally. Such a partnership promises to weave a tapestry of excellence across the medical landscape.

It is worth noting that the recent regulatory framework titled "Establishment of medical institutions, assessment and rating regulations, 2023," unveiled by the NMC, empowers MARB to appoint one or more independent third-party agencies for conducting assessments and ratings of medical colleges. This strategic move emphasizes the NMC's dedication to transparency and accountability in ensuring the quality of medical institutions.

In a refreshing display of transparency, the NMC vows to make the assessment reports public, making them readily accessible to all. By sharing the latest annual assessment results and ratings of medical colleges and institutions, the MARB strives to foster public understanding and consumption of this valuable information. As such, the light of knowledge will illuminate the path toward a brighter future for medical education in India.