NMC PGMER 2023 · MD / MS

Are you eligible
to sit your
final exam?

Every requirement the regulations put between you and the examination hall — tracked in one place, saved on your device.

6 requirements 751/939 working days Free · no sign-up

Tailors the ethics course (GCP / GLP) to your subject. All other requirements are common to every specialty.

The Eligibility Register

Attendance & working days

Attendance accrues across your whole course, so it sits separate from the checklist above. You need ≥80% of your training period — here is what that means in days.

751
Days needed (80%)
751
Still to attend
188
Max days you can miss
0%
Attendance so far
Enter your days attended to see where you stand.

Leave: 52 weekly offs + 20 days paid casual leave + 5 days academic leave per year. Casual leave beyond that, plus any maternity/paternity leave, extends your training period day-for-day. Also note: most colleges enforce ≥80% in each academic year, not just across the whole course — so don't bank a deficit for later.

What each requirement means

All six are set by NMC's Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023 and apply nationally to every MD/MS broad-specialty post-graduate.

Questions

Does attendance count toward the checklist verdict above?

No — deliberately. Attendance builds up continuously over your two or three years and is assessed per academic year, so a first- or second-year hasn't "finished" it yet. The register above tracks the one-time certifications and milestones; attendance has its own calculator so an incomplete year doesn't make you look ineligible when you're simply still in training.

Is the District Residency Programme really mandatory for lab / non-clinical subjects?

Yes. The 3-month DRP applies to all broad-specialty MD/MS students. If your specialty isn't patient-facing, you're trained in diagnostic, laboratory, public-health and managerial roles within the District Health System (District Hospital, CHC, PHC, urban health centre, or an eligible ESIC hospital).

What's the difference between GCP and GLP?

The ethics course is one course. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is the mandatory component for everyone. Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) is the additionally-relevant component for the laboratory subjects (Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry) — it's shown as an optional add-on for those specialties and never blocks your eligibility.

Where do I actually do these courses?

The Basic Course in Biomedical Research (research methodology) is an external online ICMR course you register for yourself. The ethics (GCP/GLP) course and the cardiac life support (BCLS+ACLS) course are run in-house by your medical college's Academic Cell.

Is my progress sent anywhere?

No. Everything you tick is stored only in your own browser (local storage) — there's no account, no server, and nothing leaves your device. Use the same browser to find your progress next time, or Print to keep a copy.

General guidance, not an official ruling. This tool reflects NMC PGMER-2023 and the PGMEB FAQ clarifications, but your university (e.g. RGUHS) or college may add requirements or interpret details differently. Always confirm your specific eligibility with your department and examination section.