New Delhi: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has released a pre-admission notice for the academic session 2025-26, inviting applications from eligible wards of Insured Persons (IP) for admission to undergraduate medical courses. The courses include MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing in ESIC-run institutions and select government medical colleges across India.
This initiative is part of the ESIC’s policy of providing educational support to the families of insured persons under the ESI Scheme by offering dedicated seats in prestigious medical institutions.
Key Highlights of the Notice:
- Eligibility and Courses Covered:
- Admissions are open for the wards of insured persons under the ESI Scheme.
- Courses offered include MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery), BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), and B.Sc Nursing.
- Application Process:
- A detailed admission notification, including eligibility criteria and seat matrix, will soon be available on the ESIC official website (www.esic.gov.in) under the “Admission” section.
- Interested candidates must submit their applications online via the IP Portal link provided on the ESIC website.
- Counselling and Seat Allotment:
- Seat allotment will be carried out through centralised online counselling managed by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
- Admission will be based on merit and the candidates’ preferences for institutions.
- Data Accuracy Important:
- Insured persons must ensure that their personal and family details are accurate and updated on the IP portal.
- The dependent’s details, particularly the name and personal information, must exactly match the NEET (UG) 2025 application form to avoid disqualification.
- Legal Disclaimer:
- All admission-related actions and processes are subject to the final verdict of the ongoing legal proceedings in cases WA 2274 & 2304 of 2019 in the Hon’ble High Court of Madras.
Next Steps for Interested Candidates:
- Monitor Websites Regularly: Applicants are strongly advised to check both the ESIC website (www.esic.gov.in) and the MCC portal (www.mcc.nic.in) regularly for updates and further instructions.
- Verify Data: Before applying, insured persons should log in to the IP portal to confirm that their details and those of their dependents are correctly entered.
This admission process is a vital opportunity for families covered under the ESI Scheme to access quality medical education. ESIC’s initiative reflects its ongoing commitment to support the welfare of insured families through education and healthcare.
