In a significant development, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has rolled out the “Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023,” establishing that all rounds of counselling for every seat will be conducted exclusively through online mode by state or central counselling authorities.
The official statement released on December 29, 2023, clearly states, “All rounds of counselling for all seats will be held in the online mode by state or central counselling authority.”
The notification underscores that no medical college or institution is permitted to admit any candidate independently.
The regulations also introduce the provision for common counselling for admission to post-graduate courses in medicine across all medical institutions in India.
“Without prejudice to anything stated in the present Regulations or other NMC Regulations, there shall be common counselling for admission to post-graduate courses in medicine for all medical institutions in India solely based on the merit list of respective exams,” the notification stated.
Providing flexibility, it adds, “Provided the common counselling may have multiple rounds as may be necessary.”
Emphasis on Fee Transparency
The importance of transparency in fee details is highlighted in the regulations. The notification mentions, “While entering details in the seat matrix, medical colleges shall mention the amount of fees for each course, failing which the seat will not be counted.”
By ANI
