Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Medical Council of India (MCI) has agreed to common entrance test for MBBS, BDS and post-graduate medical courses in Government as well as private colleges and sent its recommendations to the Government and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether the Government has consulted various States and other stakeholders in this regard, if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether certain States and the Indian Medical Association have opposed the proposed entrance test for medical graduates;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to address their concerns on the matter; and
(e) the time by which a final decision is likely to be taken by the Government in this regard?