National Medical Commission Clarifies Dissertation Or Thesis Submission Requirements
The clarification addresses concerns raised by students and institutions regarding the requirement to submit the dissertation before appearing in the final examination. Students must submit their dissertations to the university through their Head of Department (HoD) and Dean. However, students will not be barred from appearing in the final examination if they have not obtained the HoD’s approval for their dissertation.
National Medical Commission Releases Revised CBME Guidelines
In response to concerns raised by stakeholders, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has updated the Disability Guidelines in Annexure-14 of the CBME Guidelines 2024. Additionally, the CBME Topics and Competencies Volume-I, II, and III have also been revised to reflect the latest medical knowledge and best practices.
Important Notice for Aspiring Foreign Medical Graduates
The National Medical Commission (NMC) is urging all aspiring Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) to apply online for their Eligibility Certificate. The NMC has provided this final opportunity to apply for the Eligibility Certificate. Applications will not be accepted after November 4, 2024.
National Medical Commission Releases MBBS Seat Matrix for Academic Year 2024-25
The seat matrix includes details of medical colleges that were initially issued Letters of Permission (LoP) by the Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) and those that were issued LoPs after decisions made by the First Appeal Committee.
National Medical Commission Introduces SOP for Handling Appeals
The SOP outlines the various stages of an appeal process, from receipt of the appeal to its final disposition. The goal is to ensure that decisions are not only legally sound but also fair, reasonable, and transparent, considering each case on its merits without bias or prejudice.
NMC Withdraws Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME) Guidelines, 2024
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a circular withdrawing and canceling the Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME) Guidelines, 2024, which were published on August 31, 2024. This withdrawal notification was issued on September 5, 2024.
NMC Backtracks on College of Physicians and Surgeons Course Discontinuation
The Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has withdrawn its previous notice regarding the discontinuation of courses offered by the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS), Mumbai. This decision follows the Bombay High Court’s order of August 22, 2024, which stayed the PGMEB’s earlier decision.
New Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME) Guidelines, 2024
The CBME guidelines, developed in collaboration with expert groups, aim to transform medical education in India by focusing on developing essential competencies in medical graduates. The CBME framework encompasses three volumes on varied subjects. The NMC believes that the CBME guidelines will equip medical graduates with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide high-quality patient care in a complex and evolving healthcare landscape.
NMC Revises Performance Bank Guarantee Requirements for Medical Colleges
These revised rates and tenures are applicable for both performance bank guarantees and electronic bank guarantees (e-PBGs). Medical colleges are required to comply with these changes when submitting applications. These changes will take effect from the academic year 2025-26.
Process For Registration On National Medical Register (NMR) Portal
The NMR portal offers a user-friendly online process for doctors to register. Medical colleges, institutions, and State Medical Councils are integrated with the NMR portal for seamless data sharing. Existing MBBS doctors registered with the Indian Medical Register (IMR) need to re-register on the NMR portal.
