The National Medical Commission (NMC) has introduced new guidelines for MBBS admissions, shifting focus from the percentage of disability to assessing functional abilities.

Students with benchmark disabilities will now undergo individual evaluations to determine if they can acquire essential competencies required for medical courses with reasonable accommodations.

The guidelines emphasize competency-based medical education (CBME), requiring medical boards to consider assistive devices, adaptive technology, and communication support.Decisions must be based on objective medical and functional evidence rather than assumptions about disability.This change follows Supreme Court directions and aims to ensure inclusivity without compromising patient safety or academic standards.The NMC has also introduced a uniform assessment process, standard eligibility certificates, and an appeal mechanism for affected candidates.

These revisions under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, aim to create equitable opportunities for students with disabilities while maintaining rigorous educational benchmarks.