Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Madhya Pradesh Faces Educational Delays
In Madhya Pradesh, students studying to become healthcare workers and those preparing for teaching jobs are facing big problems.
Since 2020, healthcare students have had delays in their classes, exams, and getting their degrees.
The 2021 batch still hasn't received their degrees, and the 2025 batch's admissions are not complete.
Over 243 schools are affected, and experts worry this could lead to fewer trained healthcare workers.
Meanwhile, the MP SET 2025 exam, which is important for becoming a teacher, has been postponed.
The authorities say they will announce a new date later.
Students and schools blame the authorities for the delays, while the authorities say there are bigger system problems.
The government says things will get better, but students are not sure.
Paramedical students in Madhya Pradesh face persistent delays in admissions, classes, and exams since 2020.
The 2021 batch of students has not yet received their degrees, and the 2025 batch's admissions are incomplete.
Over 243 institutions are affected, with students pursuing courses like BMLT, BPT, and DMLT facing uncertainty.
Authorities blame delayed approvals from the Paramedical Council and late affiliations from the university for the crisis.
The MP SET 2025 exam, crucial for teaching positions, has been postponed with a new date to be announced later.
- Who
- Paramedical students and MP SET 2025 aspirants in Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Systemic delays in paramedical education and postponement of MP SET 2025 exam
- When
- Issues have persisted since 2020, with ongoing problems into 2025 and beyond
- Where
- Across 243 institutions in Madhya Pradesh, notably Khandwa Government Medical College
- Why
- Delayed approvals and affiliations from the Paramedical Council and Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University, along with unforeseen circumstances for the exam postponement
Students and Institutions
Authorities
Responsibility for Delays
Students and Institutions
Students and institutions blame authorities for the delays, citing poor management and lack of coordination.
Authorities
Authorities blame delayed approvals and affiliations for the delays, suggesting systemic issues beyond their immediate control.
- Affected Students
- Thousands of paramedical students across 243 institutions
- Delayed Batch
- 2021 batch still awaiting degrees in 2025
- Current Session Issues
- 2025 batch admissions not completed
- Key Courses Affected
- BPT, BMLT, DMLT
- Institutions Involved
- Khandwa Government Medical College, Government Nand Kumar Medical College
- Authorities Blamed
- Paramedical Council, Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University
- Healthcare Impact
- Potential shortage of trained technicians
- Future Changes
- Recognition shifted to regional universities from 2025-26 session
- MP SET 2025 Exam
- Postponed, new date to be announced
- Exam Purpose
- Determines eligibility for Assistant Professors in Madhya Pradesh
- Exam Pattern
- Two papers: Paper 1 (50 questions, 100 marks), Paper 2 (100 questions, 200 marks)
- Qualifying Criteria
- General: 40%, SC/ST/PWD: 35%