Long-Studying MBBS Students at Gorakhpur College Face Examination Challenges

In a striking case from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, three MBBS students have been enrolled at BRD Medical College for over 20 years without passing their exams. The college has ceased releasing their results, leading one student to seek legal intervention. The court's involvement has resulted in the release of results, but challenges remain as one student continues to fail. This article explores the implications of the National Medical Commission's regulations on course completion and provides insights into the history of BRD Medical College.

By Ambika Singh Mar 28, 2026, 14:56 IST

Unusual Case of Prolonged MBBS Studies

At a medical college in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, an unusual situation has arisen where three MBBS students have been enrolled for over two decades without successfully completing their studies. The college has even halted the release of results for these students, prompting legal intervention.

Details of the Students' Situation

The BRD Medical College is at the center of this case, with one student from the 1998 batch, another from 2009, and the last from 2010. Due to their repeated failures in examinations, the college stopped issuing results for them entirely. In light of this, one student sought legal recourse.

Legal Action Taken

Currently, these students are waiting for their final-year results. The college has justified its decision to withhold results by stating that the new regulations, which require completion of the course within ten years, do not apply to them as their cases began before 2020. Consequently, one student filed a petition with the High Court.

Court's Decision

The court's involvement led to the college releasing the results, but unfortunately, the student failed in two subjects again. This student will now have the chance to take supplementary exams, and the college is expected to announce results for the other two students soon.

Completion Timeline for MBBS Courses

As per the National Medical Commission (NMC), students who enrolled in MBBS courses in 2020 or later must finish their studies within nine years, which includes 4.5 years of academic coursework and a one-year mandatory internship.

For those admitted before 2020, the NMC (previously MCI) required completion within 5.5 years, with provisions allowing for an extension to 8 to 10 years in cases of failure or study gaps.

About BRD Medical College

Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College is a prominent institution in Gorakhpur, offering MBBS, MD, MS, and various paramedical courses. Established in 1969, it is affiliated with the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) in Lucknow, having previously been associated with the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University.