The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a strong advisory to Indian students who consider pursuing MBBS abroad, especially at institutions in Uzbekistan. The warning comes after reports highlighted that many foreign medical colleges do not meet the standards required for practicing medicine in India.
It has come to the notice of NMC that some private medical colleges in other countries are not following the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021, laid down by the NMC.
These gaps can create serious problems for students later, as they may not be able to practice in India after completing their MBBS. The advisory is issued particularly for admissions related to the following colleges in Uzbekistan, namely, Bukhara State Medical Institute, Samarkand State Medical University, and Tashkent State Medical University.
It was brought to the Commission’s attention by the Indian Embassy in Tashkent. The embassy reported several problems, including students being admitted beyond the approved capacity of colleges, low quality of education, and lack of hands-on clinical training. Another big reason behind this warning is that in a lot of cases, the medium of instruction is not English, making it difficult for Indian students to understand and learn effectively.
The NMC also emphasized that students must follow the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021. These rules clearly define the requirements for foreign medical graduates who wish to practice in India.
The advisory clearly states that failure to follow these guidelines could result in students being unable to register as doctors in India, even after graduation. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to stay informed and make careful decisions about doing MBBS abroad.
