DME Selection Committee Grants Final 29-Hour Window for MBBS and BDS Applications
Medical authorities have announced a one-time portal reopening for 2026-27 degree candidates following widespread student requests. This brief extension aims to stabilize an admission cycle already delayed by the national NEET paper leak scandal.
Final Chance for Medical Aspirants to File Applications
The Selection Committee of the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME) will provide a final opportunity for students to register for MBBS and BDS degree courses. On Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 10 a.m., the online application portal will reopen for a limited window, remaining active until 3 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026. This move facilitates submissions for both new applicants and those who failed to complete their paperwork during the initial phase.
Strict Limitations on Application Edits
While the committee acknowledges current student welfare concerns, officials clarified that this reopening serves as a strict, one-time measure. No further extensions will occur. To prevent delays in the ongoing scrutiny process, the DME has prohibited the editing of applications that have already been submitted. However, the committee offered the following assurances regarding minor mistakes:
- Candidates with clerical or typographical errors are advised not to panic.
- Verification officers will identify and correct minor discrepancies during the document scrutiny phase.
- The focus remains on processing the current backlog to maintain the academic calendar.
Context of a Distrupted Admission Cycle
This administrative adjustment follows significant volatility in the national medical entrance system. The original May 3 National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) was voided after reports of paper leaks surfaced, triggering nationwide student protests and the eventual resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. A subsequent re-examination on June 21 pushed the entire 2026-27 admission timeline back by more than 30 days, placing additional pressure on both the Selection Committee and prospective students.
Source: The Hindu — News
