NEET PG: Doctor Seeks NMC to Revise PwBD Guidelines, Calls for Impairment-Based Assessment

Name: NEET PG: Doctor Seeks NMC to Revise PwBD Guidelines, Calls for Impairment-Based Assessment
Uploaded: 2026-10-14T17:45:26+05:30
Description: NEET PG: Doctor Seeks NMC to Revise PwBD Guidelines, Calls for Impairment-Based Assessment

Anshika Mishra

NEET PG: Doctor Seeks NMC to Revise PwBD Guidelines, Calls for Impairment-Based Assessment - Video

Published On 2026-10-14T17:45:26+05:30 | Updated On 14 Oct 2026 5:45 PM IST

Overview

Referring to the impairment-based approach instead of functional competency in the Guidelines on Assessment of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) for Admission to the Post Graduate Medical Courses, 2026, a doctor has written to the National Medical Commission (NMC) seeking an urgent revision.

The representation has been jointly submitted by Dr. Satendra Singh, Founder of Doctors with Disabilities: Agents of Change (DwDAoC), and iProbono India, a social justice organisation.

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NEET PG: Impairment based approach instead of functional competency- Doctor writes to NMC seeking revision of PwBD assessment guidelines

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a Biotechnology postgraduate with nearly three years of professional experience in medical journalism. Since joining Medical Dialogues in 2023, she has been reporting on healthcare, medical education, public health, and medical research. With a strong interest in science communication, she focuses on translating complex medical and scientific developments into accurate, clear, and accessible content for a wider audience.