Understanding the Proposed Regulation

The draft amendment provides clear parameters for students:

• The 10-Year Rule: No student will be permitted to continue their undergraduate medical course beyond 10 years from the date of initial enrollment.
• First-Year Restriction: Regardless of the extended total duration, students remain strictly limited to a maximum of four attempts to clear the first professional MBBS year.

Why the Change?

The NMC’s decision acknowledges the complex, real-world challenges faced by medical students. By returning to the 10-year limit, the commission aims to provide a more compassionate framework for those who encounter unforeseen hurdles, such as:

• Personal health crises or illnesses.
• Significant family emergencies.
• Other unavoidable academic or personal setbacks.

This policy adjustment reflects a strategic balance, ensuring that medical education remains rigorous and high-standard while offering necessary flexibility to improve overall completion rates.

How to Participate in the Consultation Process

The NMC has opened the floor for public feedback, inviting students, faculty, and medical institutions to weigh in on the proposal.

• Consultation Window: The feedback period is open for 30 days following the publication of the draft in the Gazette of India.
• How to Submit: Comments must be submitted exclusively via the designated email address provided by the NMC on their official website.

Please note that the commission will only consider submissions received through this specific channel and within the stated timeframe before finalizing the regulation. We encourage all stakeholders to stay informed and provide their input to help shape the future of medical education in India.

The NMC has specified that feedback will only be accepted through this email: ug_gmer_amend_2026@nmc.org.in

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