NMC warns students against non-compliant foreign medical colleges

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has cautioned medical aspirants against enrolling in foreign institutions that fail to comply with its prescribed regulations. Students are advised to verify adherence to FMGL guidelines to ensure eligibility for practicing allopathy in India.

In Short

• NMC warns medical aspirants about foreign college admissions
• Institutions must follow FMGL Regulations, 2021 guidelines
• Non-compliance may lead to disqualification for Indian practice

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a notification urging medical aspirants to exercise caution while seeking admission to foreign medical colleges. The advisory emphasises that students must ensure the institution adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiates (FMGL) Regulations, 2021.

The NMC has highlighted that deviations in the duration of the course, medium of instruction, curriculum, clinical training, or internship may result in disqualification for registration to practice medicine in India. In such cases, the responsibility will solely rest with the candidate, the commission clarified.

Despite previous advisories, the NMC noted that some students continue to enroll in private medical institutions abroad that fail to comply with its prescribed standards. These institutions often follow curriculums and training protocols that do not align with the NMC’s regulations applicable in India.

The FMGL Regulations, 2021, which were officially notified on November 18, 2021, define mandatory criteria regarding the duration of study, language of instruction, syllabus, and clinical training. Adherence to these criteria is essential for Indian medical graduates from foreign institutions to obtain registration for practicing allopathy in the country.

Click here to check and download the official notice

The commission has once again urged aspiring medical students to thoroughly verify compliance with these regulations before securing admission in any foreign medical institution.