National Medical Commission Withdraws Controversial Medical Education Guidelines

New Delhi, India - The National Medical Commission (NMC) has decided to withdraw the Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME) guidelines for 2024. These guidelines were initially published on August 31, 2024, but faced significant backlash.

In a circular issued on September 5, 2024, the NMC announced the immediate cancellation of the guidelines, citing the need for further revisions. The circular stated, "It is informed that the circular of even number dated August 31, 2024, thereby issuing guidelines under Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME) 2024, stands 'withdrawn and cancelled' with immediate effect."

The NMC has assured that a revised version of the guidelines will be released soon. The circular further mentioned, "The above guidelines will be revised and uploaded in due course. This issues with the approval of the competent authority."

The original guidelines included controversial topics such as sodomy and lesbianism as unnatural sexual offences, which will be revised and reissued. The guidelines were initially intended for MBBS students and were set to be implemented from the 2024-25 academic year.