Jammu, Jan. 8 -- While the National Medical Commission has withdrawn the permission granted to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Reasi to run the MBBS course with 50 seats after glaring shortcomings during surprise inspection, the experts are still hopeful of the revival of the institute that has potential to become renowned health care facility like SKIMS, Soura.

The NMC's decision comes amid the raging row over 42 Muslim candidates, mostly from Kashmir, securing seats in the medical college through the NEET exam. Several Jammu-based outfits have sought reservation for Hindus in the institute and shifting of Muslim students. To safeguard the interests of students already admitted for the academic year 2025-26...