NMC draws the curtain on PG diploma courses; MD/MS to become sole path for specialist training
The National Medical Commission has announced that postgraduate diploma courses in medicine will be phased out by 2027-28. All medical institutions are required to convert existing diploma seats into MD/MS degree programs to standardize specialist training.
Why it matters
This policy shift aims to improve the quality of medical education but raises concerns regarding the future availability of specialists in rural and district-level hospitals.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced the final phasing out of postgraduate diploma courses, stating that 2026-27 will be the last academic year for admission to these programmes. It has now directed all medical colleges, institutions and universities to accordingly comply with the procedures.
The report balances the official NMC stance with expert concerns regarding rural healthcare access.
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