On 14 October 2026, the National Medical Commission (NMC) notified the de-notification of the Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education Regulations, 2023 (MSMER-2023), withdrawing the regulatory framework with immediate effect while preserving existing rights, obligations, approvals and pending proceedings through transitional and saving provisions.
MSMER-2023 was originally notified on 19 September 2023 and published in the Gazette on 21 September 2023.
The Regulations have been de-notified with effect from 16 October 2026.
Key Highlights:
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The de-notification has been issued under Sections 10, 24, 25 and 57 of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019.
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Despite the de-notification of MSMER-2023, the requirement to furnish the Annual Disclosure Report (ADR) will continue, with regulatory continuity preserved through comprehensive saving and transitional provisions.
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The obligation to submit ADRs will continue to operate in accordance with Sections 24(i) and 25(h) of the Act, and the regulations applicable from time to time.
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Any action validly taken under MSMER-2023 before its de-notification will remain unaffected.
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Any approval, renewal, order, decision or direction issued under MSMER-2023 before its de-notification will continue to remain valid.
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Any right, privilege, obligation or liability acquired, accrued or incurred under MSMER-2023 prior to its de-notification will not be affected.
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Applications, proceedings, appeals, inquiries and other matters pending on the date of de-notification will continue to be dealt with in accordance with MSMER-2023, insofar as applicable.
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Any matter arising after the date of de-notification will be governed by the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 and the statutory and regulatory provisions in force at the relevant time.
[De-notification of Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education Regulations, 2023, dated 14-10-2026]
