NEW DELHI – The National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially debunked a viral notice claiming that the National Exit Test (NExT) would be implemented starting with the 2022 MBBS batch. The commission clarified that the document, which has been widely circulated on platforms like WhatsApp and X (formerly Twitter), is entirely fraudulent.
An official from the apex medical body confirmed that the notice dated April 1, 2026, was not issued by the commission and that students should only rely on information posted on the official NMC website.
Analysis of the Fake Claim:
- The Content: The forged letter suggested a “revised roadmap” where NExT would replace the final year MBBS exams and NEET-PG for all students admitted from 2022 onwards.
- Misleading Details: It incorrectly outlined a strict two-step pattern (Step 1 theory and Step 2 practical) and claimed that failure to pass Step 1 would disqualify students from starting their internships.
- Fabricated Authority: The notice was designed to look like an official NMC circular, using older templates to create a sense of authenticity and urgency among the medical community.
Current Status of NExT:
The implementation of NExT has been a subject of intense debate and multiple delays. While the NMC Act 2019 mandates a common exit test, the ministry previously deferred the exam following protests from the 2019 batch. Recent reports indicate that the exam might not see implementation until 2028 or 2029 as the commission continues to perfect the model and seek stakeholder feedback. The NMC has urged students to remain focused on their current curriculum and ignore misleading information that does not originate from official government channels.
