The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced a special provision allowing one additional attempt (5th attempt) for MBBS students who were admitted during the academic year 2020-21 and faced difficulties in passing their first professional MBBS examination. This public notice was dated December 11, 2023.
The NMC thereby seeks to address the challenges faced by medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic and to facilitate their academic progress.
This decision comes as a response to the unique circumstances surrounding the academic year 2020-21, where medical education faced disruptions due to the widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NMC recognized the exceptional challenges faced by the students of this batch, including interruptions in regular classes, clinical rotations, and the overall learning environment.
This one-time measure is aimed at providing a fair opportunity for students who may have struggled to perform well in their examinations due to the unforeseen circumstances caused by the pandemic. The NMC emphasizes that this decision is specific to the 2020-21 academic year and should not be considered as a precedent for future batches.
