NMC Orders Medical Colleges to Deny Leave to MBBS Students on May 2-3
In an unprecedented move aimed at securing the integrity of the upcoming entrance examinations, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued strict orders to all medical colleges across India. The directive explicitly mandates that current medical students must be denied leave on May 2 and May 3, 2026.
The Reason Behind the Order
The underlying logic for this mandatory on-campus presence is the NEET UG 2026 examination, which is officially scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
The NMC has taken this preemptive step in direct response to several highly publicized cases in previous years where senior medical students were found actively participating in examination malpractice. Authorities have noted historical instances of medicos being hired by solver gangs to act as impersonators, assist in cheating rings, or facilitate paper leaks on the day of the exam.
By forcing all medical students to remain on their respective college campuses during the NEET-UG weekend, the board aims to physically cut off the supply of highly qualified “solvers” to the criminal syndicates that attempt to compromise the entrance test.
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Strict Exceptions Only
The NMC circular has made it clear that the “No Leave” rule is rigid. Medical college administrations and hostel wardens have been instructed to monitor attendance closely over the May 2-3 weekend. Leave will only be granted under exceptional circumstances for verified, genuine emergencies.
Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is officially releasing the NEET-UG 2026 admit cards today, April 26. With over 25 lakh students registered to compete for a seat this year, the competition ratio has surged, prompting authorities to take zero chances with the exam’s security protocols
