Will MBBS Students Get More Time? NMC Proposes Return to 10-Year Completion Rule

Will MBBS students get more time? NMC proposes return to 10-year completion rule

The National Medical Commission has proposed restoring a 10-year limit for MBBS students to complete their course and compulsory rotatory medical internship. The draft keeps the four-attempt cap for the first professional exam and seeks public feedback before finalisation.

NMC Proposes Extension Of MBBS Completion Period To 10 Years

The National Medical Commission proposes extending the MBBS course duration from nine to ten years, including the compulsory rotating internship.

National Medical Commission Proposes 10-Year Time Limit to Complete MBBS

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has put forward a new proposal suggesting that medical students should complete their Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree within a stipulated period of ten years. This recommendation aims to ensure that students remain up-to-date with evolving medical knowledge and practice. The commission’s intention is to maintain the standard of medical education and ensure that graduates are equipped …

MBBS Course Duration Cap May Be Extended To 10 Years Under New NMC Proposal

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has proposed extending the maximum period allowed for completing the MBBS programme from nine years to ten years. The proposal is part of the draft Graduate Medical Education (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, which have been released for public feedback. The commission has invited comments and objections from stakeholders within 30 days before finalising the new regulations. As per the draft, medical students w…