UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

The National Medical Commission’s withdrawal of the Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education Regulations, 2023 was reported to have taken effect from:

  1. October 1, 2026
  2. October 14, 2026
  3. October 17, 2026
  4. November 1, 2026

Answer

Correct Answer

October 17, 2026

Explanation

Correct: C. The report says the regulations were withdrawn with immediate effect and the notification was published in the Gazette on October 17.

A is not the date reported for the withdrawal.

B is the notification date, but not the effective date stated in the question.

D is a future date and was not associated with the withdrawal.

Topics: governance, health regulation, medical education, nmc msmer-2023 withdrawal