As per the Government statistics, we have 1 doctor per 1457 patients in India and this is much lower than the WHO standards.
To improve this ratio, bring progressive changes and transparency in the medical governing body, our Government has constituted the National Medical Commission (NMC).
Earlier, the Medical Council of India (MCI) was an Indian regulatory body for regulation of medical education and practice in India.
Starting 25th Sep 2020, National Medical Commission has replaced The Medical Council of India (MCI).
Let’s understand more about the functioning of NMC and new guidelines that have an impact on the MBBS students.
What is the role of National Medical Commission in India?
The National Medical Commission has the following major functions:
- Regulate policies for medical institutions
- Give accreditation to medical colleges
- Monitor Medical Practices and Medical Professionals
- Conduct common medical entrance examinations(NEET)
- Grants medical registration to Medical Practitioners
- Regulating tuition fees of 50% seats in Private medical institutions
- Assess the need for human resources and medical Infrastructure in India
The new medical regulator, National Medical Commission has brought guidelines that a Medical student must be aware of.
Key information regarding NMC
- Medical Education Fees
Earlier, 85% of the medical education fees was determined by the state government and rest by the management of the respective private medical institutions.
Now, NMC will frame guidelines to determine the fees and charges for 50% of seats in private medical institutions.
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- National Level exit Test (NEXT)
Earlier, MCI had a list of MBBS institutions and the students who pursued their MBBS from other institutions than these, had to additionally clear a licensing test called National Level exit Test (NEXT) for medical practice in India.
NMC no longer endorses such list, hence students can select MBBS College of their choice.
Now from the year 2021 onwards, every MBBS student has to give the NEXT exam for obtaining a medical license in India.
As per the experts, the NEXT will improve the quality of MBBS doctors in India.
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Education Standard
The NMC will have 4 boards: Graduate Medical Education Board, Post Graduate Medical Education Board, Medical Assessment and Rating Board, and Ethics and Medical Registration Board. The prime purpose of these boards is to elevate the medical education standards, form the guidelines for new medical PG courses and ensure the ethical medical practice in India.