NMC issues another ALERT on UG medical admissions abroad

In yet another ALERT NOTE dated 21 Jul 2025, the National Medical Commission (Undergraduate Medical Education Board) India has cautioned the students/public about admission to Foreign Institutes/Universities for Undergraduate Medical Courses.

NMC has been cautioning that any deviation in the following areas in the medical courses undertaken abroad may result in disqualification from obtaining registration in India:

i. Duration of the course

ii. Medium of instruction

iii. Syllabus and curriculum

iv. Clinical training

v. Internship or clerkship arrangements

Despite these advisories, it has been observed that Indian students continue to seek admission to foreign medical institutions which do not meet the required standards prescribed under FMGL Regulations, 2021.

The notice specifies that recently, communications received by NMC from the Indian Embassy in Mexico and the Eurasia Division of the Ministry of External Affairs have highlighted serious concerns against some medical institutions. NMC, therefore, strictly advised students to avoid seeking admission in the below-listed institutions:

i. Central American Health and Sciences University, Belize

ii. Columbus Central University, Belize

iii. Washington University of Health and Sciences, Belize

iv. Chirchik Branch of Tashkent State Medical University, Uzbekistan

Failure to follow this advisory may result in ineligibility for medical registration in India. Further, it is also advised that before seeking admission to any foreign medical institute or university, the prospective students and their parents are strongly advised to carefully read the Alert/Advisory uploaded on the National Medical Commission (NMC) website dated 19th May 2025. The advisory contains critical information regarding recognized institutions, eligibility criteria, and other important guidelines.

In light of this, it is recommended to also go through the Past NMC Caution/Advisory Notices so that the bigger picture is understood and cautionary steps can be taken.