New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a notice regarding 632 medical students studying abroad whose applications for Eligibility Certificates contain deficiencies.
In a notice dated 18.02.2025, the Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB) referenced an earlier notice from 18.02.2024, setting a 7-day deadline for these students to correct their applications. Failure to comply will result in application rejection.
NMC’s Statement on the Deficiencies
The NMC stated:
“Applicants listed in Annexure-I must address the deficiencies within the deadline (T+7 days, where T is the date of the public notice). Failure to do so will lead to immediate rejection of their applications.”
Additionally, all applicants who have yet to receive their Eligibility Certificates are advised to rectify any deficiencies at the earliest.
Regulatory Background
The Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (Section 13[48]) mandates that Indian citizens seeking medical education abroad must obtain an Eligibility Certificate before admission. Without this certificate, such students are ineligible to appear for India’s mandatory screening test.
However, from June 5, 2019, the requirement was waived, and qualifying NEET-UG became the sole eligibility criterion for Indian/OCI students pursuing MBBS abroad.
Issue with the 632 Students
These 632 medical students proceeded abroad without obtaining an Eligibility Certificate. The NMC Registration Division reviewed their applications and identified various deficiencies, requesting corrections through its online portal.
In the latest notice, NMC has granted an additional 7 days for these students to rectify errors and resubmit documents. After this deadline, applications with deficiencies will be summarily rejected.
Previous Notices
This is not the first time the Apex Medical Commission has flagged such issues:
- January 2024: 1,060 candidates were asked to submit corrections within three days.
- February 2024: Another 237 students were given a similar deadline to address deficiencies.
The NMC urged students to comply promptly to ensure smooth processing of Eligibility Certificates, which are essential for their medical education abroad.
