Medical PG Practical Exam: NMC allows examiners to attend virtually amid COVID-19 surge

According to the reports, the commission decided to this decision after receiving requests from universities and institutions about the issues they are facing while conducting practical examinations for postgraduate programmes amid the ongoing COVID-19 situation.

The National Medical Commission (NMC) allowed virtual invigilation by external coordinators for practical examinations. According to the reports, the commission decided to this decision after receiving requests from universities and institutions about the issues they are facing while conducting practical examinations for postgraduate programmes amid the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Many institutions complained that teachers are declining to become examiners for the exams. Following the requests, NMC released an official statement informing, “The Postgraduate Medical Education Board has decided to permit the examiners from outside the state to participate in the practical examination process through video conferencing. The two internal examiners, who may be from the same institution or from different institutions under the same university, should be physically present.”

NMC in an official circular stated, "The universities are advised to adhere to the existing norms for conducting theory exams. However, considering the risk stratification of the areas where medical colleges are located, all necessary precautions including staggering of small batches must be adhered to.”

“If the external examiners are not able to travel, they may conduct the exams online,” it added.

Meanwhile, supplementary batches will be organised for all the students who are unable to appear for the examinations. This will not be counted as an additional attempt.

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