The National Medical Commission (NMC) has withdrawn the Letter of Permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence to run an MBBS course for the 2025-26 academic year, citing serious deficiencies in infrastructure, faculty, and clinical standards following a surprise inspection. This decision follows protests by Hindu groups against the admission of a majority of Muslim students in the inaugural batch. All admitted students will be transferred to other medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir as supernumerary seats. Political reactions are mixed, with the BJP welcoming the move and regional parties calling it a setback.