NMC Opens Applications for Inclusion of New PG Medical Qualifications

Medical colleges/institutes are invited to submit proposals for adding new PG medical qualifications, including PDCC and PDF, to the National Medical Commission (NMC). Running such courses without NMC approval may lead to strict action.

Key Details

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a notification inviting proposals for the inclusion of new postgraduate medical qualifications. Eligible institutions can access detailed guidelines on the official NMC website.

Important Notification Highlights

• Submission Requirements:
  Institutions must send proposals for new PG medical qualifications that are not included in Annexures I-VI of the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023.
  • Submission Methods:
    • Email: pgmeb.recognition@mc.org.in
    • Post: Addressed to the Post Graduate Medical Education Board
• Mandatory Attachments:
  • Standard Assessment Form Part-A: Institutional information (common for all PG specialties).
  • Standard Assessment Form Part-B: Specialty-specific information.
• Application Fee: ₹2,50,000 + 18% GST per qualification.

Regulatory Compliance

Medical institutions must not run any postgraduate medical qualification, including PDCC or PDF, without NMC approval. Violations may result in action under Sections 9.1 and 9.2 of the Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023 and Sections 8(1) and 8(2) of the Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education Regulations 2023.

How to Apply

Institutions seeking inclusion of new qualifications must adhere to the NMC guidelines and submit proposals with all required documents and the requisite fee.

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