Question

Q6. Consider the following statements about Medical Council of India (MCI):

1. It is a statutory body.

2. Establishment and maintenance of uniform standards for undergraduate medical education is one of the functions of MCI.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both 1 and 2

Medical Council of India (MCI)

It is the statutory body. The Medical Council of India was first established in 1934 under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1933. The Council was later reconstituted under the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 that replaced the earlier Act.

Functions of MCI

• Establishment and maintenance of uniform standards for undergraduate medical education.
• Regulation of postgraduate medical education in medical colleges accredited by it.
• Recognition of medical qualifications granted by medical institutions in India.
• Recognition of foreign medical qualifications in India.
• Accreditation of medical colleges.
• Registration of doctors with recognized medical qualifications.
• Keeping a directory of all registered doctors (called the Indian Medical Register).