The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a stern advisory warning Indian students against seeking admission in foreign medical colleges that fail to comply with the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021. In a recent development, the NMC has blacklisted four overseas institutions due to serious violations of Indian medical education standards.
The four blacklisted institutions include:
- Central American Health and Sciences University, Belize
- Columbus Central University, Belize
- Washington University of Health and Sciences, Belize
- Chirchik Branch of Tashkent State Medical University, Uzbekistan
These institutions were found lacking in several critical aspects such as proper infrastructure, quality of academic and clinical training, and transparency in fee structures. The NMC also flagged complaints of harassment faced by Indian students, excessive tuition fees, and non-refund of payments when students opted to withdraw.
The advisory was formulated based on reports received from the Indian Embassy in Mexico and the Eurasia division of the Ministry of External Affairs. It highlights that any medical degree obtained from institutions that do not comply with FMGL Regulations will render students ineligible for medical registration in India.
As per FMGL Regulations 2021, key factors such as course duration, syllabus, medium of instruction, internship structure, and clinical training must be equivalent to the standards prescribed for Indian medical institutions. The NMC emphasized that students must ensure compliance before taking admission abroad.
“Failure to follow this advisory may result in ineligibility for medical registration in India,” the NMC circular stated. It further directed students and parents to thoroughly review the Alert/Advisory uploaded on the NMC website, dated May 19, 2025, for more detailed guidance.
The NMC has also advised students who are already enrolled in foreign medical colleges to immediately verify whether their current institution adheres to the FMGL norms. The commission has urged students to exercise due diligence before investing in foreign medical education, as any deviation could have long-term career consequences.
With this advisory, the NMC aims to protect aspiring Indian medical professionals from falling prey to unregulated and substandard institutions abroad and ensure they receive an education that meets the nation’s healthcare standards, for more details and check list of college CLICK HERE
