Dr. Hemanth Kumar

Hemanth working as Associate professor, Dr.Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik, Maharastra

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

NMC’s TEQ 2022 clause insisting that MSc–PhD faculty must hold a PhD “as regular on campus course” is jurisdictional overreach, legally untenable and academically irrational.

UGC already recognises full‑time and part‑time PhDs with identical academic rigour; distance mode is barred, but part‑time is fully valid. NMC has no statutory mandate to micro‑regulate how a PhD is obtained, only to specify what qualifications are required.

Applying this “regular on campus” condition to PhDs awarded years before 2022 amounts to retrospective penalisation and violates basic principles of natural justice. Careers are being derailed despite degrees earned fully within UGC norms.

Demanding a PhD only from non‑medical teachers in pre‑/para‑clinical disciplines, while MD faculty are not held to the same standard, chases not educational need but arithmetic parity in years of training. Credential parity is not educational equivalence.

NMMTA urges NMC to:
1️⃣ Delete “as regular on campus course” from TEQ 2022;
2️⃣ Add a saving clause to reverse adverse actions since 2022;
3️⃣ Respect UGC’s exclusive jurisdiction over PhD regulation.

NMMTA requests hon'ble @MoHFW_INDIA minister Sh. @JPNadda ji to intervene and direct @NMC_IND @NMC_BHARAT to amend this discriminative guidelines.

#NMC #UGC #MedicalEducation #NMMTA

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

@NMC_BHARAT you are using your gazetted rules in a retrospective manner . Particularly those who are applying for eligibility certificates.
@MoHFW_INDIA must take this issue into cognizance.
This is wrong .

[Dr sudarshan reddy @csudarshanreddy]

@NMMTA_Assn Illogical

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

NMMTA strongly condemns the denial of Professor status to Dr. Sunil S. Shivekar, a Medical M.Sc-Ph.D. faculty member possessing the requisite experience, solely because his "Ph.D. was not obtained through a regular in-campus programme from a recognized medical institution".

This decision is arbitrary and legally unsustainable. To our knowledge, Dr. Shivekar earned his Ph.D. in 2015- years before the formation of NMC and the promulgation of its current regulations. Applying a subsequently introduced criterion retrospectively is both unjust and contrary to established principles of natural justice.

NMMTA had objected to these provisions when public feedback was sought to the draft regulations, and has repeatedly conveyed its concerns to the NMC and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (@MoHFW_INDIA). Having failed to secure a fair resolution, the Association has now approached the Hon'ble High Court seeking justice.

We urge the @NMC_IND @NMC_BHARAT to immediately withdraw its letter and accord due recognition to Dr. Shivekar as Professor. Merit, experience, and demonstrated competence-not retrospective technicalities- must guide academic recognition.

Also, the Association respectfully requests the Hon'ble Minister, Shri @JPNadda ji, to take necessary steps to curb the dangerous precedent of enforcing rules retrospectively. The unnecessary harassment meted out to the Medical M.Sc-PhD faculties are avoidable.

#NMMTA #MedicalEducation #HigherEducation #AcademicJustice #MedicalScientists #NMC

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

My bro interestingly showed the incomplete facts. Let's see what @NMMTA_Assn demanded. We demanded the National Commission for Scientists in Medical Education & Healthcare.
The demand came as NMC refused to register us. This was 2023, and the NCAHP Act came in 2021. Did you see the #GAME?
I understand why he has the apathy for the term scientist and wishes to stick to the teacher.
Who knows, maybe one day with NMMTA's continuous advocacy we get a registration number through NMC or under a separate commission for us. We are not denying, we are boasting it.
@MoHFW_INDIA , @PMOIndia the more you delay more narratives will come up.

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Now come to point in this TEQ what has been asked ? You need a degree in Medical Anat/Bchem/Physio/pharma/micro from a recognised medical college.
OK...... You are free to show any NMC document which says degrees to be awarded under the "faculty of medicine".
From 1998 onwards any document will do, but should be published by NMC or MCI. Where the word "Medical MSc & Medical PhD degrees awarded under faculty of medicine" clearly mentioned.

I am getting old you know I might be wrong. But waiting for such document.

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Recently @NMMTA_Assn successfully defended an ex parte stay application filed by AIPCMA in the Delhi high Court against the GO to include Medical MScPhD professionals upto 30% in a medical college. We thank AIPCMA for professionally intimating us timely. They intimated another association, guess which one? But alas other than @NMMTA_Assn no one stood up that day to defend the Medical MSc PhDs right. No ex parte stay was granted.

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

This is for the information of those obnoxious individuals who constantly spread misinformation and misinterpretations, seeking to validate themselves by falsifying the truth and spreading propaganda against @NMMTA_Assn . Members must recall #WallofShame. They owe us an apology!

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

This Republic Day, we honour the Constitution that guides us and renew our pledge to nation-building through education, science, and healthcare.

Warm wishes from NMMTA 🇮🇳
#RepublicDay #NMMTA #NationFirst #JaiHind

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

National https://t.co/Uvfzb3IEhM. Medical Teachers’ Association (NMMTA)
extends warm greetings on the occasion of Deepavali!

May this festival of lights illuminate your lives with peace, happiness, and prosperity.

Let the glow of lamps bring renewed hope and harmony to your homes and hearts.

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

There is an association who wants to create a great regional divide among Medical MSc/PhD professionals .

@NMMTA_Assn association is collecting views from its esteemed experienced multi dimensional members on the matter of NCAHP draft regulations and respond accordingly .

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

NMMTA congratulates Mr. Rajnish, a 3rd year https://t.co/Uvfzb3IEhM. Medical Microbiology student at Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, New Delhi, for securing the 1st prize in the quiz competition conducted by the Department of Microbiology, Postgraduate Institute of Child Health (PGICH), Noida, during the 2nd Chapter Meet of IAMM Delhi Chapter on Saturday, 30th August 2025.

NMMTA is proud of its student member (@yrajnish1) and extends best wishes for his future endeavors.

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

The 6th Conference of Clinical Scientists Successfully Conducted

The National https://t.co/Uvfzb3IEhM Medical Teachers' Association (NMMTA) successfully conducted its 6th Conference of Clinical Scientists on Research in Basic Medical Sciences on 17th August 2025 in Bengaluru.

The association extends its sincere gratitude to all delegates, guest speakers, invitees, and sponsors for their valuable contributions, which led to the successful conduct of the event. We look forward to even greater participation in future conferences.

The program featured four guest lectures, presentation of 17 scientific papers, and the release of three textbooks.

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Great talks

[NMMTA @NMMTA_Assn]

NMMTA holds its pre-conference workshop today in Bengaluru.

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

"Journal of Foundational Medical Research" , the official journal of @NMMTA_Assn in collaboration with Scientific Scholar,USA is inaugurated today.
Another small step towards excellence.
#media, #medicalresearch #academicexcellence #KnowledgeIsPower

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

The 6th Conference of Clinical Scientists on " Research in Basic Medical Sciences" organised by @NMMTA_Assn has begun.

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

dear @barshamisra i read your article https://t.co/JbWjiBBSlP

you may find another view from following the link below,
i find it interesting
https://t.co/IHwQ7c70j7
I will look forward to amended version of your article. Or a new article .

[Arjun Maitra, PhD @gandiv_arjun]

Following the representation from the Medical MSc/PhD faculties of Rajasthan & @NMMTA_Assn , RUHS has allowed Med.MSc/PhD teachers joined services before 01.08.23 for examinership in the coming University examinations.
@NMC_BHARAT you are requested to amend the CBME guidelines