FMGL Regulations 2021 Requirements for Foreign MBBS Students
Indian and OCI students studying medicine abroad must ensure that their course satisfies the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021. The NMC notices identify course duration, a same-university internship, English-medium instruction, complete clinical training, mandatory subjects and local licensing eligibility as essential requirements.
Notice date
FMGL Regulations notified on 18 November 2021
Authority
National Medical Commission, Undergraduate Medical Education Board
Student actions
- Confirm 54 months of medical education in one institution.
- Confirm a 12-month internship at the same foreign university.
- Confirm that clinical training is not split across countries.
- Confirm English-medium instruction and clinical teaching.
- Confirm local licence eligibility in the degree-awarding country.
Core FMGL requirements named by NMC
- Minimum 54 months of medical education in one institution.
- A 12-month internship at the same foreign university.
- Clinical training must not be divided into parts or conducted across different countries.
- English must be the medium of instruction.
- Mandatory subjects listed in Schedule I must be studied.
- The graduate must be registered with the relevant professional regulatory body, or otherwise be eligible for a licence to practise medicine in the jurisdiction where the medical degree was awarded, at par with citizens of that country.
Why variations can affect Indian registration
The notices warn that variation in duration, medium of instruction, syllabus, clinical training or internship may lead to ineligibility for registration to practise medicine in India.
The 19 May 2025 advisory also states that a foreign medical graduate must complete a supervised internship in India for a minimum of 12 months after applying to the Commission before permanent registration.
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Frequently asked questions
Does NMC approve foreign medical universities?
NMC does not publish an approval list for foreign universities in the same way it recognises medical colleges in India. Indian students must verify that the foreign course complies with the FMGL Regulations, 2021 and other applicable requirements.
Does the 2026 notice say that all medical universities in Uzbekistan are banned?
No. The notice names specific institutions and concerns and advises Indian and OCI students to exercise extreme caution and verify FMGL compliance.
What course duration does FMGL require?
The notices state a minimum of 54 months of education in one institution, followed by a 12-month internship at the same foreign university.
Can clinical training be completed in another country?
The notices state that clinical training must not be split into parts or conducted across different countries.
What should a student verify before paying an admission fee?
Verify the institution, exact programme, duration, English medium, clinical training, internship structure, local licensing eligibility, official admission process and FMGL compliance using official sources.
Source
Source authority: National Medical Commission, Undergraduate Medical Education Board. Source pages: Pages 2 to 13. Last reviewed: 11 July 2026.
View original NMC notice