NMC Grants One-Time Mercy 5th Attempt for First Professional MBBS: Complete Eligibility Roster, 10-Year Rule & University Examination Guide
The National Medical Commission (NMC), pursuant to the decisions adopted at its 18th Full Commission Meeting held on 23 September 2026, has published an official public notice on 15 October 2026 granting a one-time extraordinary mercy attempt (5th attempt) for eligible MBBS students admitted from the 2019–20 academic year onwards under Competency Based Medical Education (CBME) regulations to clear their First Professional MBBS Examination. Eligible candidates may utilize this attempt even if they have crossed the normally prescribed 4-year limit, provided their admission remains valid on university rolls and the overall 10-year degree completion ceiling is maintained.