New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- The National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted a one-time additional attempt to eligible MBBS students admitted from the 2019-20 academic year onwards to clear their First Professional MBBS Examination, raising the maximum permissible attempts from four to five while retaining the 10-year deadline for completing the medical course, including compulsory internship.
The relaxation, notified will also cover students who have exceeded the prescribed four-year period for completing the First Professional MBBS Course, provided their admission remains valid and has not been cancelled by the university or medical college concerned.
The decision follows representations from students, universities and other stakeholders see...