National Exit Test
| Acronym | NEXT |
|---|---|
| Type | MCQ based |
| Purpose | All India level exam to judge the overall knowledge gained and practical understanding developed by students enrolled in MBBS course. It will also serve as entrance to PG course and Screening Test for Foreign Medical Graduates. |
| Year started | Probably after 2022. Successor of NEET-PG |
| Regions | India |
National Exit Test (abbreviated as NEXT) is a proposed Licentiate Medical Examination which will constitute the final year of MBBS Program in India.[1] The purpose of introducing the National Exit Test is claimed to be that as the above is also a licensing exam and is governed by the government the graduates of the above exam will be more sophisticated and knowledgeable doctors. Introduced by The National Medical Commission Bill 2019, NEXT will also serve the purpose of Screening Test for Foreign Medical Graduates who are now required to qualify Medical Council of India Screening Test (Foreign Medical Graduates Examination or FMGE) and will also be used for admission into postgraduate medical courses.[2]
History
The very first amendment to the NMC bill was in February 2018, then again in March 2019. A lot of debates and discussions regarding these came up from medical practitioners and medical aspirants.
On January 7, 2019, The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2019 (abbreviated as "National Medical Commission Bill" or "NMC Bill") was introduced in Rajya Sabha by Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for AYUSH.[3]
On July 17, 2019, The Union Cabinet approved the Bill with a purpose to unify all the medical entrance examinations and setting uniform standards for Indian System of Medicine.[4]
Among other reforms, NMC Bill seeks to introduce NEXT in the Indian System of Medicine and replace Medical Council of India with a new authority that will be called National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (abbreviated as National Medical Commission or NMC).[5]
Problem
The problem of the above is that when the following also serves as a basis for the postgraduate admissions the case of repeaters and non-regular medical students is totally ignored and not acknowledged.the internal assessments,practical Viva and reconducting of exam for failed students...also final year consists of four subjects but pg preparation is total of 14+ subjects..how can be it possible to club all together in one year along with state university exam...also those who don't wish to practice medicine want t
References
- ^ "THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR INDIAN SYSTEM OF MEDICINE BILL, 2019" (PDF). PRS India. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
- ^ Sharma, Neetu Chandra (2019-07-17). "Government clears NMC Bill to revamp medical education system". https://www.livemint.com. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ "PRS Parliament Diary: Winter Session – Day 16: Jan 7, 2019". PRSIndia. 2019-01-08. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
- ^ Desk, The Hindu Net (2019-07-17). "Key takeaways from Union Cabinet decisions on July 17". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Bill Summary, THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR INDIAN SYSTEM OF MEDICINE BILL 2019" (PDF). PRS India. Retrieved 2019-07-20.