AIIMS Gorakhpur Allows 5 Attempts For MBBS Exams; Extra Chance Through Mercy Petition
AIIMS Gorakhpur Allows 5 Attempts For MBBS ExamsAIIMS Gorakhpur has decided to allow MBBS students 5 chances to clear their exams instead of the earlier four attempts. The decision, taken by the institute’s Standing Committee on compassionate grounds, has been implemented from the current academic session.
This decision will benefit MBBS students who are unable to clear their examination within the 4 attempt limit. However, the 5th attempt will not be automatic. Students will be able to avail the additional chance through a mercy petition.
According to the existing rules, MBBS students who fail to clear the examination within four attempts are not allowed to continue their studies. With the new decision, AIIMS Gorakhpur has provided one more opportunity to such students, keeping their academic future in mind.
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AIIMS Gorakhpur Gives Extra Chance On Compassionate Grounds
The decision was taken during a meeting of the Standing Committee of the institute held a few days ago. As per media reports, the AIIMS Gorakhpur administration has adopted a humanitarian approach while considering the issue.
The institute has decided that students who fail to clear the exam within four attempts may be granted one additional opportunity. This fifth attempt will be allowed on the basis of a mercy petition.
AIIMS Gorakhpur MBBS Exam Rule 2026
Check the table given below for the AIIMS Gorakhpur, MBBS exam, the new rule:
Particulars | Earlier Rule | New Decision At AIIMS Gorakhpur |
Number of attempts allowed | 4 attempts | 5 attempts |
Extra chance allowed? | No | Yes |
Basis for extra attempt | Not applicable | Mercy petition |
Further chance after fifth attempt | Not allowed | Not allowed |
Applicable from | Earlier sessions | Current academic session |
What This Means For MBBS Students
The decision is important for MBBS students at AIIMS Gorakhpur who are struggling to clear their medical exam. A medical degree is considered highly demanding, especially for students in the initial years of the MBBS course. If students fail even after the fifth attempt, they will not get another opportunity.
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AIIMS Gorakhpur Cutoff 2026
AIIMS Gorakhpur cutoff 2026 has not been released yet, but based on last year's cutoff trends, here is the AIIMS Gorakhpur Cutoff 2026 based on the category:
Category | Round 1 Closing Rank 2026 (Expected Range) | Closing Rank 2026 (Expected Range) |
General | 2063 – 2091 | 2063 – 2602 |
OBC | 2611 – 2654 | 2611 – 3595 |
SC | 21412 – 22145 | 17451 – 31853 |
ST | 44300 – 45366 | 42238 – 47073 |
EWS | 3081 – 3237 | 3081 – 3509 |
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AIIMS Gorakhpur: FAQs
Ques: How many attempts are now allowed for MBBS at AIIMS Gorakhpur?
Ans: AIIMS Gorakhpur has decided to allow MBBS students up to 5 chances to clear their exams, instead of the earlier limit of 4 attempts.
Ques: Will every student automatically get the 5th attempt?
Ans: No. The 5th attempt will not be automatic. Students will have to apply through a mercy petition and the extra chance will be granted on compassionate grounds.
Ques: From when has the new 5-attempt rule been implemented?
Ans: The decision has been implemented from the current academic session at AIIMS Gorakhpur.
Ques: What happens if a student fails even after the 5th attempt?
Ans: If a student fails to clear the examination even after the 5th attempt, no further chance will be given.
Ques: What do NMC rules say about MBBS exam attempts?
Ans: As per NMC, the students are generally allowed four attempts to clear the MBBS exam and they cannot continue the MBBS course beyond nine years from the date of admission.