The National Medical Commission (NMC) has delivered a stern directive declaring MBBS admissions after September 30 as null and void. All states and Union Territories have been urged to promptly discharge students admitted beyond the stipulated date. The NMC leaves no room for ambiguity, instructing all stakeholders consisting of central and state authorities, alongside medical colleges, to rigorously adhere to the counselling schedule for the academic session 2023-24 for Undergraduate MBBS programmes.
In an unequivocal statement, the NMC asserted, "Any counselling carried out by the mentioned authorities beyond the prescribed schedule will be deemed invalid. Students admitted through such counselling will be discharged immediately.” The commission had noted deviations in NEET UG counselling timelines in states like Maharashtra, Bihar, and West Bengal, flagging them as non-compliant with the NMC's directive and the Supreme Court rulings.
Recently, the NMC issued a deadline of October 20, 2023 for all medical colleges to furnish details of first-year MBBS admissions for the academic year 2023-24. It reiterates that MBBS admissions for 2023 must strictly adhere to the mandates of the NMC Act and the selection process established by the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) as outlined in the Graduate Medical Education Regulations of 2023.
As the custodian of medical education and practice in the nation, the NMC remains steadfast in upholding the highest standards in healthcare education.