NMC to Phase Out PG Diploma Courses, Convert Seats into MD/MS Programmes from 2027-28 (opens original article in a new tab)

The National Medical Commission (NMC) plans to phase out postgraduate diploma medical courses from the 2027-28 academic session, converting their seats into MD/MS degree programmes. Medical colleges must meet specific requirements for approval. The move aims to standardise postgraduate medical education in India.

• NMC announces phasing out PG diploma courses from 2027-28
• PG diploma seats to be converted into MD/MS degree seats
• Medical colleges must meet infrastructure and faculty requirements for conversion
• PGMER 2023 already set framework for converting diploma seats into degree programmes