As per the latest notification issued on March 26, 2026, by the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) under NMC, the deadline, earlier set for March 31, 2026 has now been extended to April 20, 2026 (till 11:59 PM).
Extension Due to Revised PGMSR Norms
The decision to extend the deadline follows amendments introduced by the Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) on March 12, 2026, to the PGMSR-2023 regulations. These revised norms came into immediate effect and are applicable for the 2026–27 academic session.
Given the regulatory changes, institutions required additional time to align their applications with the updated framework, prompting the extension.
Scope of Applications
The application process covers multiple aspects of postgraduate medical education, including:
- Starting new postgraduate (PG) medical courses in existing institutions
- Establishment of new standalone postgraduate medical institutes
- Increase in seats in existing PG medical courses
- Applications for both Broad Specialty (BS) and Super Specialty (SS) courses
Earlier, applications for the 2026–27 academic session were invited on February 27, 2026, via the official NMC web portal.
Mandatory Compliance with Updated Regulations
NMC has made it clear that all applying institutions must strictly comply with the revised PGMSR-2023 norms, along with all relevant regulations, guidelines, and circulars issued by the Commission.
Institutions are required to ensure full readiness at the time of application, as incomplete or non-compliant submissions will be rejected without further communication.
Key Documentation Requirements
Medical colleges and institutions must upload detailed information and documents in PDF format as part of the online application, including:
- Applicant details such as name, address, contact information
- Information about the affiliating university and registrar
- Existing MBBS seat details and Letters of Permission (LoPs)
- Valid Consent of Affiliation (CoA) from a recognized university
- Details of PG seats in case of seat increase applications
- Information on institutional leadership (Dean/Principal, Medical Superintendent)
- Hospital infrastructure details, including bed strength, occupancy, IPD/OPD data
- Department-wise bed distribution and clinical material data
- Equipment availability in concerned departments
The NMC has emphasized that the Consent of Affiliation must strictly adhere to regulatory provisions, remain valid at the time of application, and cannot be reused once submitted. Any deviation may lead to rejection of the application.
Application Process Guidelines
- Only online applications will be accepted; offline submissions are not permitted
- Applicants must choose the appropriate category while applying:
- Starting standalone PG institutions
- Starting PG courses in existing colleges
- Applications must be submitted with required enclosures and applicable fees
Fee Structure for AY 2026–27
The NMC has specified the following application fees:
| S. No. | Particulars | Amount of Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starting PG courses / Establishment of standalone PG institutions | Rs 5 lakhs + 18% GST per course (up to 4 seats) + Rs 1 lakh + 18% GST per additional seat |
| 2 | Increase of admission capacity in PG courses | Rs 5 lakhs + 18% GST per course (up to 4 seats) + Rs 1 lakh + 18% GST per additional seat |
| 3 | Verification of additional information / deficiency evaluation | Rs 75,000 + 18% GST |
| 4 | Appeal fee | Rs 50,000 + 18% GST |
| 5 | Non-refundable registration fee | Rs 2,00,000 + 18% GST |
Note: Registration fees are separate for UG and PG courses.
Bank Guarantee Requirements
Institutions must also furnish Performance Bank Guarantees as per the following:
| Sr. No. | Purpose | Rate | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | For PG courses (up to 4 seats) | Rs 2 crores | 4 years |
| 2 | For additional PG seats | Rs 25 lakhs per additional seat | 4 years |
Additional Compliance Requirements
The NMC document also mandates submission of:
- Essentiality Certificate from State Government/UT
- Consent of Affiliation
- Undertakings and other prescribed certificates
Standalone PG institutions must additionally submit an undertaking from the concerned department’s Principal Secretary, confirming compliance with conditions post issuance of Letter of Permission (LoP).
Advisory to Institutions
The NMC has urged all Directors, Principals, Deans, and Heads of Departments of medical institutions to carefully review the updated notice and ensure timely submission of applications within the revised deadline.
With the extension now in place, stakeholders have been given crucial additional time to adapt to the revised regulatory framework and complete the application process for the upcoming academic session.