Section 15 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020
- (1)A common final year undergraduate medical examination, to be known as the National Exit Test, shall be held for granting licence to practice as medical practitioner of respective disciplines of Indian System of Medicine and for enrollment in the State Register or National Register, as the case may be.
- (2)The Commission shall conduct the National Exit Test for Indian System of Medicine in English and in such other languages, through such designated authority and in such manner as may be specified by regulations.
- (3)The National Exit Test shall become operational on such date, within three years from the date on which this Act comes into force, as may be appointed by the Central Government, by notification.
- (4)Any person with a foreign medical qualification shall have to qualify national Exist Test for the purpose of obtaining licence to practice as medical practitioner of Indian System of Medicine and for enrollment in the State Register or the National Register, as the case may be, in such manner as may be specified by regulations.
Summary
- The National Exit Test is a mandatory final year exam for all undergraduate medical students.
- Passing this test is required to get a legal license to practice as a medical professional.
- It is also the requirement for being listed in the State Register or National Register.
- The test must be made operational within three years of the Act coming into force.
- Anyone who studied medicine in a foreign country must also pass this test to practice in India.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the main purpose of the National Exit Test?
Its purpose is to grant a license to practice and to allow a practitioner to be enrolled in medical registers.
2. Is there a deadline for the government to start this test?
Yes, it must become operational within three years from the date the Act started.
3. In what language is the National Exit Test held?
It is held in English and other languages that the Commission chooses through its regulations.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 15 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, what is the primary requirement for obtaining a license to practice?
Q2.According to Section 15 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, when must the National Exit Test become operational?
Q3.How does Section 15 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, affect students with foreign medical qualifications?
Q4.Under Section 15 and Section 33 of The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020, what happens after a student passes the National Exit Test?