NCH Imposes Strict Penalties for Non-Compliance of Minimum Essential Standards

The National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) has issued a strong directive to all Homoeopathic Medical Colleges regarding strict compliance with the Minimum Essential Standards (MES) Regulations, 2024.

As per the notification, conformity to the Minimum Essential Standards for Homoeopathic Colleges and Attached Hospitals is mandatory and non-negotiable.

Why This Circular Matters

The Medical Assessment and Rating Board for Homoeopathy (MARBH), under the Assessment and Rating of Medical Institutions Regulations, 2024, has observed lapses in compliance by certain institutions.

Non-compliance affects:

• Academic standards
• Clinical exposure
• Faculty authenticity
• Institutional credibility
• Student future

Therefore, penalties have now been formally structured under Section 9 of the Regulations.

Detailed Penalty Structure

Forged Documents – ₹5 Lakh

If a medical institution submits forged documents to claim compliance with Minimum Essential Standards:

Penalty: ₹5,00,000

False Teaching Experience – ₹5 Lakh per Teacher

If institutions provide fake or inflated teaching experience certificates:

Penalty: ₹5,00,000 per teacher

Ghost Teachers – ₹10 Lakh + ₹5 Lakh

If institutions list non-existent or non-working faculty as full-time teachers:

₹10,00,000 per faculty member (for institution)

₹5,00,000 per such teacher

This is one of the most serious violations.

Failure to Rectify Deficiencies – ₹5 Lakh

If deficiencies identified during inspection are not corrected within the given time:

₹5,00,000 penalty

Non-NEET / Non-AIAPGET Admissions – ₹10 Lakh per Student

Admissions without mandatory entrance qualifications:

₹10,00,000 per student

What This Means for Homoeopathic Institutions

This notification shows:

• Increased monitoring and inspection
• Strong action against paper compliance
• Protection of academic integrity
• Emphasis on genuine faculty and hospital standards

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