(1) Notwithstanding anything
contained in this Act, any student who was studying for a degree, diploma or certificate in any medical
institution immediately before the commencement of this Act shall continue to so study and complete his
course for such degree, diploma or certificate, and such institution shall continue to provide instructions
and 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, diploma or certificate 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 required to be provided under this Act till such time as all candidates who are admitted in that medical institution complete their study.
(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 required to be provided under this Act till such time as all candidates who are admitted in that medical institution complete their study.