India, Jan. 11 -- A powerful new book drawing on regulatory experience, court records and on-ground data has brought attention to the future of medical education in India, while examining the effectiveness of reforms. Authored with insider clarity, the book - Under the Scalpel: Reviving India's Medical Education by P Sesh Kumar-examines the journey from the scandal-ridden Medical Council of India (MCI) to the National Medical Commission (NMC), and questions whether India's race to expand medical seats is sacrificing quality, equity and human wellbeing.

At the heart of the book lies a searing critique of NEET, India's single

high-stakes entrance examination. While acknowledging that NEET reduced corruption and introduced a national bench...