• 21 Apr, 2026
NMC May Soon Allow 6 Attempts in MBBS 1st Prof & 10 Years to Complete Course, Students Welcome the Change

NMC May Soon Allow 6 Attempts in MBBS 1st Prof & 10 Years to Complete Course, Students Welcome the Change

In a major development that could reshape medical education in India, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has suggested relaxing the strict rules for MBBS students. In its 172nd report, the panel has recommended increasing the number of attempts allowed to clear the First Professional (1st Prof) examinations from the current limit of 4 to 6.

NMC Allows For-Profit Companies to Set Up Medical Colleges Under PPP Model

The National Medical Commission has allowed both non profit and for profit companies to establish medical colleges under the PPP model. NMC Chairman Abhijat Chandrakant Sheth confirms that patients in PPP hospitals will receive free or subsidised treatment. The move aims to enhance medical education quality, clinical research, and healthcare accessibility under state government regulations.

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