NMC Advisory: Don’t Take Admission in These 4 Foreign Medical Colleges, Indian Students Warned

• NMC warns against admissions to 4 foreign medical colleges for not meeting Indian healthcare quality standards.

• Non-compliance with FMGL Regulations can jeopardise medical registration of students in India.

• Embassy reports reveal grave issues like poor education, infrastructure, and harassment at these institutions.

• Students must verify recognition and guidelines on the NMC website before applying to any foreign medical college.

On Monday, July 22, 2025, the National Medical Commission (NMC) issued a strong advisory urging Indian students not to take admission in four specific foreign medical colleges, three in Central America (Belize) and one in Uzbekistan.

The warning is serious: students graduating from these institutions will be ineligible for medical registration in India under the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021.

The following institutions have been flagged as non-compliant with Indian medical education standards:

This alert came after serious concerns were raised by:

• Indian Embassy in Mexico

• Eurasia Division of the Ministry of External Affairs
  

These institutions were found to be:

• Not meet the FMGL Regulations, 2021

• Lack adequate or functioning campus and clinical infrastructure

• Deliver poor quality education and clinical training

• Reported harassment of Indian students

• Charge excessive fees and refuse refunds on course withdrawal

As per NMC’s Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021, any foreign MBBS program must:

• Be at least 54 months (4.5 years) long

• Include 12 months of internship in the same country

• Be taught in English

• Have curriculum and clinical training equivalent to Indian MBBS

• Be a full-time, on-campus program

Any deviation from these leads to disqualification from registration in India.

This isn’t the first time the NMC has sounded the alarm:

Despite multiple advisories, many Indian students continue to apply to unsafe and unrecognized foreign medical colleges.

Here’s how to safeguard your medical career:

1. Verify Before Admission

Check if the university is recognized and FMGL-compliant via:

• NMC’s Official Website

• Indian Embassy in the respective country

• UGMEB alerts and advisories

2. Evaluate Current Enrollment

Already enrolled? Reassess urgently:

• Does your university meet FMGL Regulations?

• If not, consider transferring (if possible) or legal counseling.

3. Avoid Red Flags

Stay away from institutions with:

• No clinical hospital tie-ups

• Vague curriculum info

• Low-quality infrastructure

• No mention of FMGE/NExT preparation or Indian standards

If you study at any of the above-listed colleges:

“Students must ensure their chosen foreign medical institution complies with the FMGL Regulations, 2021. Any lapse will affect their eligibility for screening tests and registration in India.”

— Sukh Lal Meena, Director, UGMEB, NMC

When choosing a college in another country, it is important to check everything about the college. Because we are putting everything for a degree and that too in another country. So, before taking admission, ensure that the university:

• Meets NMC’s FMGL 2021 guidelines

• Has proper clinical infrastructure

• Is officially recognized by Indian authorities

One wrong decision can cost you your eligibility to practice in India. So take your time, ask the right questions, consult verified sources, and only proceed once you’re confident about the college.

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