Section 47:
Completion of courses of studies in medical institutions.
(1) Notwithstanding anything
contained in this Act, any student who was studying for a degree or diploma in any medical institution
immediately before the commencement of this Act shall continue to so study and complete his course for
such degree or diploma, and such institution shall continue to provide instructions and hold examination
for such student in accordance with the syllabus and studies as existed before such commencement, and
such student shall be deemed to have completed his course of study under this Act and shall be awarded
degree or diploma under this Act.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, where recognition granted to a medical institution
has lapsed, whether by efflux of time or by its voluntary surrender or for any other reason whatsoever,
such medical institution shall continue to maintain and provide the minimum standards as approved by
the Commission till such time as all the candidates are able to complete their study in that institution.