The NExT pattern for the MBBS batch of 2019 is designed to incorporate changes that aim to align the curriculum with the changing global scenario of medical education. Some of the new features of the NExT pattern for the 2019 MBBS batch are:

• Integration of the basic and clinical sciences
• Introduction of early clinical exposure
• Focus on competency-based learning
• Introduction of electives in various fields such as community medicine, forensic medicine, and sports medicine among others
• Integration of communication skills, ethics, and professionalism in the curriculum
• Use of technology for teaching and learning such as e-learning modules, simulation-based learning, and virtual patients among others
• Stress on research, including the incorporation of research methodology in the curriculum
• Multidisciplinary approach with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork
• Emphasis on self-directed learning and continuous assessment and feedback

These changes are aimed at building a more holistic approach to medical education and preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the constantly evolving medical field.