Temporary disability certificate won't deny MBBS seat for students PwBD quota: NMC
The National Medical Commission has clarified that students with temporary disability certificates cannot be denied admission to MBBS courses under the PwBD quota. While temporary status is accepted, candidates must still undergo verification by medical assessment boards to ensure eligibility.
Why it matters
This policy change removes a significant barrier for students with progressive or temporary disabilities, ensuring more equitable access to medical education in India.
NEW DELHI: Candidates cannot be denied admission to MBBS courses under the PwBD quota solely because they hold a temporary disability certificate or Unique Disability Identity (UDID) card, National Medical Commission (NMC) said. However, it made it clear that their disability status will continue to be verified by medical assessment boards (MABs) before they are declared eligible for counselling.In an addendum to "Guidelines on Assessment of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) for Admission to the MBBS Course, 2026", NMC Wednesday said the change has been made to ensure that the guidelines are interpreted in line with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, 2024 Rules and a 2025 office memorandum issued by the department of empowerment of persons with disabilities.Under the revised norms, candidates whose disabilities are categorised as progressive, non-progressive or not likely to improve will not be denied admission merely because their UDID card or disability…
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