NMC Recognition & FMGL 2021 Rules for MBBS Abroad

NMC does not publish a blanket 'approved country' list — recognition is judged per student and per college against the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021. If you meet every FMGL condition and clear the FMGE/NExT, your foreign MBBS is valid for registration in India.

How NMC recognition actually works

There is a common myth of an 'NMC-approved university list'. In practice, NMC assesses whether your individual case satisfies the FMGL-2021 conditions. Use WDOMS to confirm a college is a listed medical school, and verify the program details against the rules below.

The FMGL 2021 checklist

Condition	Requirement
Admission	NEET-UG qualified
Course length	Minimum 54 months
Internship	Minimum 12 months
Same country	Course, internship and degree all in one country
Medium	English
Local licence	Degree must let you practise in the country of study
India licence	Pass FMGE / NExT, then register with NMC/State Medical Council

Frequently asked questions

Is there an official NMC-approved college list?

No single blanket list. NMC judges eligibility case-by-case under FMGL-2021. Confirm a college is listed on WDOMS and that your program meets every FMGL condition.

What makes a foreign MBBS invalid for India?

Common disqualifiers: no NEET, course under 54 months, internship not completed in the same country, non-English medium, or splitting study across countries.

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Sources & verification

Recognition / licensing authority: National Medical Commission (NMC)
Independent medical-school listing: World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)

Figures are compiled by THE IMG PATH from program data and our research team's assessment, and can change. Always confirm current fees, NMC recognition and licensing eligibility with official sources before paying any deposit.