MBBS Student Stuck in 1st Year for 11 Years; College Committee Intervenes

• A student at BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur, has been in MBBS 1st year for 11 years since 2014.
• He attempted 1st-year exams only once, failing all papers, despite residing in the college hostel.
• The case highlights a conflict between old MCI rules (no max duration) and new NMC regulations (9-year course limit).
• The college's Academic Committee, led by Principal Dr. Ramkumar Jaiswal, is addressing the unprecedented situation.
• The committee plans to offer counseling and extra classes, demanding student commitment for academic progress.

Why It Matters: A medical student's 11-year first-year tenure at BRD Medical College exposes regulatory gaps and prompts college intervention.