Summary:
- The Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced that MBBS students who are not registered in the NMC portal will have their admissions considered invalid.
- This means they will not be eligible for future registration processes to practice medicine in India.
- The decision was made based on a Supreme Court order and follows multiple extensions to the deadline for uploading student information.
- Colleges were directed to upload details of MBBS admissions according to NMC regulations and ensure compliance with judicial decisions and MCI/NMC regulations.
- The move aims to prevent invalid admissions beyond the intake capacity and ensure eligibility criteria are met.
Key points:
- Only registered MBBS students are considered valid admissions.
- Registration is required for future eligibility to practice medicine in India.
- All stakeholders were informed about the deadlines for admission and uploading student information.
- The deadline was extended multiple times due to vacant seats.
- NMC issued a circular directing colleges to submit student details by October 20th, 2023.
- Deadline was further extended to November 15th and 27th, 2023.
Impact:
- This decision will affect students who have not registered in the NMC portal and may prevent them from practicing medicine in the future.
- It emphasizes the importance of following NMC regulations and deadlines.
- The move aims to ensure quality standards in medical education and practice.