Six Attempts for MBBS First Professional Exams, Ten-Year Course Limit; Suggests Parliamentary Panel
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-04-11 12:00 GMT | Update On 2026-04-11 12:14 GMT
Pointing out that permitting students only four attempts to clear the MBBS first professional examination can be overly stringent for many students adjusting to the demanding nature of medical education, a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health has suggested increasing the permissible limit to six attempts.
However, the panel has opined that the students must complete the entire MBBS course within a maximum period of ten years from the date of admission.
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