To address the challenges faced by MBBS students during COVID-19 pandemic, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced a relief. This decision specifically caters to students who were admitted to medical colleges during the academic year 2020-21 and encountered difficulties in passing their first professional MBBS examination. This is a sort of new year gift to MBBS 2020-21 batch students from NMC’s side.
The official notification on the NMC website, declares that the commission has decided to permit one additional attempt. It also mentions that the 5th attempt, to students falling under the aforementioned category. This proactive step acknowledges the unique circumstances that the 2020-21 batch had to contend with due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The NMC recognizes that students of the 2020-21 batch faced several challenges and disruptions, which led to difficulties in clearing their first professional MBBS examination. By allowing this one-time measure, the commission aims to provide a fair chance to these students, considering the exceptional circumstances they encountered.
It’s essential to note that the relief measure granted to the 2020-21 batch is explicitly stated as a one-time provision. The NMC emphasizes that this decision should not be considered a precedent for future batches. This distinction underscores the unique nature of the challenges faced by the mentioned batch and reinforces the singular nature of the relief measure.
This announcement builds upon an earlier decision made by the NMC in May 2023. Students admitted to the MBBS course during the academic year 2019-20 were also granted an additional attempt (5th attempt). Now, this relief has been extended to the students of the subsequent batch.
Official Website of NMC- https://www.nmc.org.in/
Foreign Medical Graduates’ Requirement
In addition to the relief for the MBBS 2020-21 batch, the NMC has clarified its stance on foreign medical graduates who faced interruptions in their final year due to the COVID-19 pandemic or the Russia-Ukraine war. These graduates, who returned to India and completed their coursework online, are required to fulfill a mandatory one-year clinical clerkship, as stipulated by the NMC.
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The NMC’s decision to grant an additional attempt to MBBS 2020-21 batch students demonstrates a considerate approach to the challenges posed by the pandemic. This timely relief acknowledges the unique circumstances faced by these students and provides them with an opportunity to overcome the hurdles in their academic journey. While emphasizing the exceptional nature of this relief, the NMC continues to adapt its policies to the evolving needs of medical education in the face of unprecedented global challenges.
