Private Medical Colleges Clash with Government Over Seat Reduction and Fee Hikes

Key Points

• The government plans to reduce seats in private medical colleges, sparking opposition from college operators.
• The Association of Private Medical and Dental Colleges of Nepal will stop stipends affecting 3,500 resident doctors.
• Private colleges demand fee increases and to maintain or increase the number of admissions, especially for foreign students.
• They claim government provisions on becoming non-profit institutions violate their constitutional rights and have given a 15-day ultimatum to nullify the agreement.