NMC draws curtain on PG diploma medical courses, shifts focus to MD and MS degrees

The National Medical Commission has announced the gradual discontinuation of postgraduate diploma medical courses, with the 2026-27 academic session being the last for admissions. From 2027-28 onwards, specialist medical training will shift entirely to MD and MS degree programmes, a move aimed at improving academic standards, streamlining postgraduate education, and better utilising institutional resources.