PriMera Scientific Surgical Research and Practice (ISSN: 2836-0028)

Mini-Review

Volume 7 Issue 4

Impact of the New Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) Curriculum on Medical Students in India

Shraddha Gunjal and Sunil Natha Mhaske*

April 02, 2026

DOI : 10.56831/PSSRP-07-257

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Abstract

The introduction of Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) by the National Medical Commission (NMC) represents a paradigm shift in undergraduate medical education in India. Driven by evolving global educational strategies, CBME seeks to produce graduates equipped with essential competencies encompassing knowledge, clinical skills, attitudes, ethics, and professionalism necessary for contemporary medical practice. Unlike the traditional time-based curriculum primarily centred on content delivery and summative examinations, CBME emphasizes defined outcomes, early clinical exposure, integrated learning, and continuous formative assessment. This article examines the impact of CBME on medical students in India, highlighting educational benefits, implementation challenges, effects on learning experiences and well-being, and future directions for curriculum optimization.

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