BCMET Mandatory for Faculty promotions, Training must before LOP applications: NMC
The training must be completed before the call for applications for Letter of Permission (LOP) for the academic year 2026-27;
National Medical Commission (NMC)
New Delhi: Stating that medical college faculties must complete the Basic Course in Medical Education Technology (BCMET) to be promoted to the posts of Associate Professors and Professors, the National Medical Commission (NMC) recently notified the States/UTs about the completion of the timeline for BCMET for the appointed faculties.
Writing to the principal secretaries of Medical Education of all States/UTs and the Directors of Directorate of Medical Education of all States/UTs, the Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) of NMC informed that where faculty posts have already been sanctioned and the appointments have been made at the last moment, the Board has decided that an Affidavit must be obtained from the Principal Secretary of Medical Education and Government of the respective State/UT, confirming that the appointed faculty would complete the BCMET training within the next academic year.
The Commission further clarified that such training must have to be completed before applications are invited for Letter of Permissions (LoPs) for the academic year 2026-2027.
"As per the Public Notice issued by the National Medical Commission, vide No. NMC/MCI-23(1)/2021-MED dated 25.07.2022, Paragraph 6 of the Teachers Eligibility Qualification in Medical Institutions Regulations, 2022 stipulates norms for faculty appointments and promotions in Broad Specialties (MD/MS) and Super Specialties (DM/M.Ch.) in permitted/recognized medical colleges/institutions. It mandates that for promotion to the post of Associate Professor and Professor, faculty members must complete the Basic Course in Medical Education Technology (BCMET) from institutions designated by the National Medical Commission (NMC)," the PGMEB mentioned in its communication.
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