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Here is a peek at what draft National Education Policy has in store for medical education. Lateral entry for MBBS course, no fee regulation & inspection, accreditation of colleges to be outsourced @AnantBhan @Mundra08 timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/draft-ed…
First 2 years common course for all science graduates, next 3 years to specialize as doctors, dentists or nurses. Students from dentistry and nursing to be allowed lateral entry into MBBS course
No fee regulation for professional education; 50% of students to get scholarships, 20% full scholarship
Standards setting body to be delinked from inspection and accreditation; these functions to be outsourced to empaneled agencies
Common exit exam for MBBS to be held at end of 4 years, before residency; to also serve as PG entrance exam
Institutions to be given freedom to decide curricula based on broad framework laid down by regulatory body
