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NMC Grants One-Time Relief Allowing Up To 5 Attempts For MBBS First-Year Exams
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News18•16-10-2026, 14:35
NMC Grants One-Time Relief Allowing Up To 5 Attempts For MBBS First-Year Exams
- •The National Medical Commission approved a one-time additional attempt for eligible MBBS students admitted from the 2019-20 academic year onwards.
- •Students now have a maximum of five attempts to clear the First Professional MBBS Examination, including the four standard attempts.
- •The decision addresses exceptional disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic, health issues, and personal difficulties faced by students.
- •Students who have already exhausted five attempts, including previous mercy attempts, are not eligible for this new relaxation.
- •The mandatory ten-year limit for completing the overall MBBS course from the date of admission remains strictly unchanged.
Key Questions Answered
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved a one-time transitional relaxation allowing eligible MBBS students admitted from the 2019-20 academic year onwards a maximum of five attempts to clear the First Professional MBBS Examination.
Students admitted from the 2019-20 academic year onwards who need an extra chance due to exceptional circumstances like COVID-19 or health issues can avail of this additional attempt, provided their admission remains valid.
No, the overall duration for completing the MBBS course, including the compulsory rotatory medical internship, remains unchanged and must not exceed 10 years from the date of admission.
