NMC Rules for MBBS Abroad 2026: The Ultimate Guide for Indian Students
Planning to pursue an MBBS abroad in 2026? Navigating the National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations is non-negotiable for anyone intending to practice medicine back in India. This guide simplifies the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021 to ensure your degree remains valid.
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1. Mandatory Course Duration and Structure
The NMC has set strict standards for the length and location of your medical education:
Minimum Duration: You must complete at least 54 months (4.5 years) of academic study at a single institution.
Continuity of Education: No part of the clinical training or internship can be done in India or any country other than the one granting the degree.
Mandatory Subjects: The curriculum must include core Indian MBBS subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, and clinical rotations in General Medicine, Surgery, and OB-GYN.
2. The 12-Month Mandatory Internship Rule
A common reason for disqualification is split or incomplete internships.
Same Institution: You must undergo a compulsory 12-month internship at the same foreign medical college where you completed your degree.
Practical Training: The internship must involve hands-on clinical training and be documented with a completion certificate.
3. Medium of Instruction and NEET-UG
100% English Medium: All theory classes, practical’s, and clinical training must be conducted in English. Degrees taught in local languages may lead to disqualification in India.
NEET-UG Qualification: Qualifying the NEET-UG exam is a non-negotiable eligibility requirement before enrolling abroad. Without a qualifying score (valid for 3 years), your degree will not be recognized by the NMC.
4. Registration and the NExT Transition
Returning to India requires passing a licensing exam.
FMGE currently: While the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is the current screening test, the NMC plans a full transition to the National Exit Test (NExT).
Additional Internship: Once back in India, graduates must clear the licensure exam and complete an additional one-year supervised internship (CRMI) in India to align with national standards.
Conclusion: Verify Before You Fly
The responsibility of verifying an institution’s compliance rests with the student and parents. Always confirm that the university is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) and recognized in its home country.
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