NMC Specifies Clinical Material and Investigation Workload Norms for PG Medical Courses, Releases New Guidelines

Name: NMC Specifies Clinical Material and Investigation Workload Norms for PG Medical Courses, Releases New Guidelines
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Anshika Mishra

NMC Specifies Clinical Material and Investigation Workload Norms for PG Medical Courses, Releases New Guidelines - Video

Published On 2026-03-30T17:00:41+05:30 | Updated On 30 March 2026 5:00 PM IST

Overview

Through a recently released amended Minimum Standards of Requirements for Post Graduate Courses 2023 (PGMSR-2023), the National Medical Commission (NMC) has notified requirements regarding clinical workload, diagnostic facilities and departmental functioning for medical colleges running postgraduate courses.

According to the document detailing quantification of clinical material, investigation workload for PG courses in specialities, medical colleges or institutions to start PG courses must have a proper average daily Out-Patient attendance of at least 60 in certain departments. These departments include General Medicine; General Surgery; Paediatrics; Orthopaedics; Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Respiratory Medicine; Otorhinolaryngology; Ophthalmology; Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy; Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine. These departments are expected to have at least 12 additional patients per day for every additional postgraduate seat.

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.