National Medical Commission (NMC) has released an official advisory warning Indian students and parents to exercise extreme caution while seeking MBBS admission in certain medical universities in Uzbekistan. The alert was issued by the Under Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) after concerns were raised about the quality and compliance of some institutions offering medical education to Indian students.

According to the notification, several Indian students have reportedly taken admission in foreign medical institutions that do not fully comply with the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021. This may create difficulties for graduates when applying for medical registration in India.

Universities Mentioned in the Alert

The NMC specifically highlighted admissions being promoted for the following institutions:

• Bukhara State Medical Institute (BSMI)
• Samarkand State Medical University (SSMU)
• Tashkent State Medical University (TSMU)
• TIT Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore (offshore campus model associated with TSMU – Termez Branch)

The advisory was issued following communication from the Embassy of India in Tashkent, which reported concerns regarding education quality, admission practices and possible violations of regulatory norms.

Major Concerns Raised by NMC

The commission highlighted several issues that may affect Indian students pursuing MBBS abroad:

• Admissions allegedly exceeding the approved intake capacity of institutions.
• Lack of proper clinical training and hands-on experience for students.
• Medium of instruction not being English, which creates challenges for Indian students.
• Concerns about offshore campus models and partnerships that may not meet regulatory requirements.

FMGL Regulations Requirements

The NMC reiterated that students pursuing MBBS abroad must strictly follow the requirements mentioned under FMGL Regulations 2021, including:

• Minimum 54 months of medical education in a single institution.
• 12-month internship completed at the same foreign university.
• Clinical training cannot be split across multiple countries.
• Medium of instruction must be English.
• Students must receive a license to practice medicine in the country where the degree is awarded.

Failure to meet these requirements could result in ineligibility for medical registration in India after completing the degree.

Advisory for Students and Parents

The NMC has advised students and parents to:

• Carefully verify recognition and compliance of foreign medical universities.
• Avoid dealing with unverified agents or misleading admission offers.
• Confirm eligibility criteria and institutional approvals before making any payments.
• Consult the official NMC website and Indian embassies abroad for authentic information.

The commission also warned students not to fall for fraudulent promises claiming guaranteed admission without proper eligibility requirements such as NEET qualification.

Final Warning from NMC

The NMC emphasized that students who fail to follow the prescribed guidelines may face disqualification from medical registration in India after completing their degree abroad. Students are therefore strongly advised to conduct proper due diligence before enrolling in any foreign medical institution.