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NMC has revised the minimum age criteria for NEET UG. Now, candidates must be 17 years old by January 31 of the admission year to appear for the exam; Check details here!
New Delhi: As per the latest updates, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has modified the minimum age requirement for candidates who wish to take the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG).
As per the NMC's "Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023" (GMER-23) notification on June 2, it is now mandatory for candidates to have turned 17 years old on or before January 31 of the year they seek admission to UG medical courses to be eligible for NEET-UG. Earlier, the cut-off date for meeting the minimum age requirement was December 31 of the admission year.
In its “Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023” or GMER-23, NMC has said that MBBS, BDS and AYUSH course aspirants must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with subjects of physics, chemistry, biology or biotechnology and English to appear in NEET-UG.
The GMER-23 regulations were published in the Indian Gazette on June 2 and made available on the official NMC website, nmc.org.in, on Thursday. The draft of GMER-23 was released by the NMC on February 27, 2023, with a request for public comments within one month.
Regarding the NEET-UG exam and counselling, the latest regulations state that the NMC may conduct the exam itself or appoint a single agency, multiple agencies, or an authority to handle it. Currently, the NTA is responsible for conducting the national-level entrance examination for undergraduate medical courses.
The Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) will be responsible for determining the language, methods, and procedures for conducting the NEET UG exam. It will provide reasonable advance notice when making changes to its policies regarding the exam to avoid disadvantage ring aspiring students.
In addition to students seeking admission to Indian medical colleges, those who wish to pursue undergraduate medical courses abroad must also achieve a minimum qualifying score in the NEET UG exam if they plan to return to India for practice.
In the event of a tie in NEET UG scores, the marks obtained in physics, followed by chemistry, and then biology will be considered. If the tie persists, eligible candidates will be selected through a computerised draw, ensuring no human intervention.
NEET UG New Tie-Breaking Rules
According to the GMER-23 Regulations, in case of tie in NEET UG Marks, the respective marks obtained in physics followed by chemistry and then biology will be considered and in that order. If the tie continues, then eligible candidates will be selected from the draw lots by using a computer, with no human intervention. These rules will be applicable from NEET UG-2024.
NMC in its latest notice has clarified that “the previous procedures and rules (as per information bulletin published by the National Testing Agency) shall be followed for deciding “the inter-se-merit of candidates for tie-breaking” in NEET-UG 2023 results.”
NEET Counselling Guidelines
According to the new regulations by the NMC, there will be a unified counselling process for admission to graduate medicine courses across all medical institutions in India. This counselling will be based on the merit list of NEET-UG. The UGMEB will provide guidelines for the conduct of this common counselling.
The authorities responsible for conducting the common counselling will be required to submit the final list of candidates to the UGMEB within one week after the completion of the counselling process. The UGMEB will then release this list on the NMC website. Additionally, each medical institution must submit the final list of admitted candidates to the UGMEB within one week after the deadline for joining the course.
NMC's Admissions Policy in Response to College Compliance Issues
The NMC, which recently revoked the recognition of 38 medical colleges due to non-compliance with biometric and CCTV requirements, has clarified its stance on admission. Medical institutions that were granted permission to admit students prior to the notification of common counselling will be permitted to proceed with student admissions.
However, the NMC has stated that medical institutions obtaining the necessary permission after the notification of common counselling will be required to participate in the common counselling process of the next academic year for admitting students.
Medical Courses Curriculum, Faculty Development
The UGMEB will be responsible for regularly releasing the model curriculum and its desired outcomes on the NMC website. This model curriculum will serve as the foundation for universities to develop a comprehensive medical curriculum, incorporating effective teaching methods to provide meaningful education.
In addition, medical students will have the option to choose from various limited-duration, choice-based credit courses. It is important to note that completion of a rotating medical internship, as per the Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship Regulations (CRMI) of 2021, is necessary for a UG medical student to be considered a graduate.
According to the new curriculum, the teaching faculty is expected to have a thorough understanding and application of concepts such as group dynamics in student instruction, conducting team building exercises, and facilitating small group teachings.
They are also encouraged to promote self-directed learning among students and enhance their abilities to become effective team leaders in primary healthcare. The NMC has specified that these training skills will be provided through various programs periodically.
Ragging and Students Welfare
Emphasising the significance of student welfare in creating a conducive learning environment, the NMC has urged students to adhere to the "Prevention and Prohibition of Ragging in Medical Colleges and Institutions Regulations, 2021" to prevent incidents of ragging.
Further, the NMC has said that the need for elected student associations and student representation in decision-making processes that impact student welfare within medical colleges.
The latest guidelines issued by the NMC aim to foster the development of students who uphold the highest ethical standards in their training and professional practice. Furthermore, the guidelines aim to instil confidence in students to handle emergencies and calamities effectively at all levels.
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