A crisp, policy-level comparison table of the latest National Medical Commission (NMC) clarification (Mar 2026) vs earlier notifications (Dec 2023, Jun 2024, Mar 6 2026) —focusing on new salient shifts : NMC FMG Rules — Old vs New (Key Differences & Similarities Dimension ๐ฐ️ Old Notifications (2023–Mar 6, 2026) ๐ New Clarification (Mar 18, 2026) ๐ What Changed (Salient Insight) Online Classes Compensation Mandatory physical compensation required Same principle retained ✅ No change in core doctrine Additional Clerkship in India Often mandatory even after compensation abroad ❌ Waived if compensated abroad with proof ๐ฅ Major relief—double punishment removed Compensatory Certificate Mentioned but not uniformly decisive ✅ Becomes central eligibility proof ๐ Shift from ambiguity → document-based clarity Definition of “Sufficiently Compensated” Vague, led to disputes Clearly defined (extra classes / extended durat...
A precise, compliance-focused checklist based on the latest National Medical Commission (NMC) clarification (Mar 2026). This is structured like a legal workflow —what you must do to secure registration in India. ⚖️ FMG REGISTRATION — STEP-BY-STEP LEGAL CHECKLIST ๐งพ STEP 1: Identify Your Regulatory Category (CRITICAL) Check your admission date: Before 18 Nov 2021 → Governed by Screening Test Regulations, 2002 On/After 18 Nov 2021 → Governed by FMGL Regulations, 2021 ๐ This determines your internship (CRMI) obligation in India ๐ STEP 2: Assess Your “Online Classes” Exposure Ask yourself: Did you attend online classes (COVID/war period)? YES → Go to Step 3 NO → Skip to Step 5 ๐งพ STEP 3: Verify “Sufficient Compensation” Status You must determine if your online education was physically compensated abroad . ✅ IF COMPENSATED ABROAD: You MUST obtain: Compensatory Certificate from your foreign university Supporting documents: Academic transcripts Internship completion proof Course d...