# Disability percentage alone cannot decide PG medical eligibility: NMC

> Disability percentage alone will not determine whether a candidate can pursue a postgraduate medical course, according to new National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines.

- Published: 2026-09-17T19:42:26.816Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T16:30:04.895Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Politics
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