NMC Notifications

28 Mar, 2026

The NMC has directed all medical colleges that MBBS tuition fees can only be charged for the 4.5-year academic period.

• No tuition fee allowed during compulsory internship (CRMI)
• Colleges violating this rule may face strict action
• Aim: prevent unfair or extra billing practices

This is one of the most important regulatory updates for MBBS students in India.

27 Mar, 2026

NMC has made a major structural change in medical education:

• Earlier limit of 150 MBBS seats per college has been removed
• Colleges can now apply for expansion more freely
• Population-based restrictions have been relaxed

This will increase MBBS seat availability across India.

26 Mar, 2026

NMC has extended deadlines for medical colleges:

• Colleges must upload first-year MBBS admission data on NMC portal
• Deadline extended (latest update: up to March 2026 in some cases)
• Ensures accurate student records and transparency

This applies to the 2025–26 academic session.

25 Mar, 2026

NMC has issued strict guidelines for fair conduct of NEET:

• Colleges instructed not to grant leave to students during exam period
• Measures taken to prevent malpractice or disruption
• Ensures smooth and fair examination process

Strong monitoring for NEET UG 2026 fairness.

24 Mar, 2026

Recent NMC academic updates focus on:

• Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME)
• Early clinical exposure from 1st year
• Case-based and reasoning-based exams
• Strong integration of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry

Focus is shifting from rote learning to clinical understanding.

23 Mar, 2026

For students studying MBBS abroad:

• NEET qualification mandatory before admission abroad
• Internship must match Indian MBBS structure
• No compressed or reduced-duration MBBS allowed
• Mandatory licensing via FMGE / upcoming NExT exam

Ensures global standardization of medical education.

22 Mar, 2026

NMC has proposed new regulatory changes:

• Updates in medical college approval process
• Stricter infrastructure and faculty requirements
• Revised inspection and rating framework

These are part of ongoing reforms in medical education.

21 Mar, 2026

Recent notices cover:

• Deadline extensions for regulatory submissions
• Updates related to PG & UG compliance reporting
• Strict monitoring of institutions failing standards

Ensures all medical colleges stay compliant with NMC rules.

15 Mar, 2026

NMC issued clarification for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) regarding online medical education.

• Students who studied online must complete mandatory physical onsite training.
• Applicable rules depend on admission date and include compulsory internship (CRMI).
• FMGs must ensure their course meets NMC's minimum standards before applying for registration.

12 Mar, 2026

NMC flagged multiple institutions for not properly disclosing or paying stipends to MBBS interns and PG students.

• Institutions must disclose stipend amounts on their official websites.
• Non-payment or underpayment of stipends violates NMC regulations.
• Affected institutions have been issued show-cause notices and may face penalties.

09 Mar, 2026

NMC issued a public notice regarding compliance with the Supreme Court order dated January 15, 2026.

• All medical institutions must comply with the directives issued by the Hon'ble Supreme Court.
• Non-compliant institutions may face regulatory action including suspension of admissions.
• Institutions are directed to submit compliance reports within the stipulated timeline.

08 Mar, 2026

NMC directed all state medical councils to allocate internship (CRMI) slots for Foreign Medical Graduates.

• A detailed state-wise seat matrix has been provided for CRMI allocation.
• State councils must follow the allocation guidelines strictly.
• FMGs are required to complete CRMI before appearing for FMGE/NEXT examination.

05 Mar, 2026

NMC has published updated minimum standards and requirements for running postgraduate medical courses.

• Faculty-to-student ratios have been revised.
• Infrastructure requirements for labs, hospitals, and libraries updated.
• Institutions must comply with the amended standards within the specified transition period.

02 Mar, 2026

NMC has opened the application window for the following categories for the academic year 2026–27:

• New PG medical courses
• Seat increase in existing PG courses
• Establishment of new medical institutions

Application window: March 2, 2026 – March 31, 2026. All applications must be submitted through the NMC online portal.

01 Mar, 2026

NMC has released updated rules for Indian students pursuing MBBS abroad:

• Online MBBS study must be compensated with mandatory offline/onsite training.
• The total course duration cannot be reduced below NMC prescribed minimum.
• Mandatory internship completion is required before practicing in India.
• FMGE/NEXT qualification is compulsory for all Foreign Medical Graduates.
• Students must verify that their foreign university is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.