Srinagar, Nov 14: The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) has approached Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, seeking urgent intervention in the pending approval for Kashmir Medical College, Srinagar, warning that the future of more than 100 MBBS students remains uncertain.

In a letter addressed to the Union Minister, the association expressed concern over the delay in granting the Letter of Permission (LoP) to the institution, stating that the issue has remained unresolved for nearly five months.

With November 16, 2026, approaching as a crucial deadline, AIMSA said the prolonged uncertainty has created considerable anxiety among students and their families, who are awaiting clarity about the commencement of the MBBS programme.

The association has urged the Union Health Minister to personally take up the matter with the concerned authorities, including the National Medical Commission (NMC), and ensure that the pending case is examined on priority for an early decision in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

AIMSA said the proposed medical college could become an important addition to Jammu and Kashmir's medical education infrastructure, providing aspiring doctors from the Valley with greater opportunities to pursue medical studies within the region.

The institution's commencement would also reduce the need for local students to travel outside Jammu and Kashmir or seek medical education abroad.

Expressing concern over the impact of administrative delays on students' careers, the association maintained that the academic future of more than 100 aspiring medical professionals should not remain uncertain for an extended period.

It called for immediate action to safeguard the interests of affected students, expedite the regulatory examination and facilitate a decision before the approaching deadline.

The representation was signed by Dr Burhan, Chief Advisor, and Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, President of AIMSA Jammu and Kashmir.