This year’s MBBS admission season started on a sour note for students in Karnataka.
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) in Belagavi, one of the oldest private medical colleges in the state, lost 200 MBBS seats after the National Medical Commission (NMC) refused renewal.
The reason? A bribery case that surfaced during an inspection. A senior NMC assessor was allegedly caught accepting money. Once the news got out, the commission decided to take strong action. JNMC’s seat approval was scrapped.
Students Hit Hard by Seat Cut
Last year, Karnataka had more than 12,000 MBBS seats. Now it’s down to 12,194.
For NEET aspirants, this isn’t just a number. It’s a lost opportunity.
Many students who had their eyes on JNMC are now left looking elsewhere.
“I was aiming for JNMC. This changes everything,” said a 17-year-old student from Hubballi.
Parents too are confused. They’re hoping the seat cut is temporary. Some coaching centres say it might take at least a year to return to normal.
Amid All This, A Quiet Act of Kindness
While the college faces scrutiny, something deeply human happened earlier this month.
On July 8, the family of Annapoorna Ashok Malagali, 64, donated her body to the JNMC anatomy department.
She had made her wish clear while alive — to give back to science. Her family fulfilled it.
For the students studying anatomy, this means hands-on learning — the kind that books can’t provide.
“This kind of donation is rare and incredibly valuable,” said one senior faculty member.
It came at a time when the college truly needed something positive to hold on to.
Former Student Dies in Plane Crash
Another blow came in June.
Dr. Prateek Joshi, a young radiologist and an alumnus of JNMC, died in a medical jet crash in Ahmedabad on June 14. He was flying with his family on an emergency medical mission.
At the campus, students and teachers held a short memorial.
“He was sharp, humble, and always willing to help,” said one of his former professors.
His death left many speechless. For the younger batch, it served as a reminder that life in medicine comes with risks too.
What Comes Next?
It’s unclear whether NMC will re-approve the seats next year. The college hasn’t made an official statement. Insiders say a full review is expected soon.
But as of now, 200 students will miss a chance to study at JNMC. For a college known for its long legacy, it’s a big moment to reflect — and rebuild.
A Turning Point for JNMC Belagavi
We’ve been reporting on medical education and regulation for years. Stories like this — seat cancellations, body donations, alumni tragedies — reveal both the problems and the humanity inside India’s medical system.
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College may be going through a tough year. But stories like Mrs. Malagali’s donation and Dr. Joshi’s legacy show that what matters most in medicine is still intact — purpose, service, and resilience.
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