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Stop. Your MBBS abroad degree may not be valid in India.
Check it yourself5 key rules from NMC's FMGL 2021, in 2 minutesIs your MBBS-abroad degree valid in India? Check it yourself.
Answer for the college you are considering (or already studying in). Each question is one rule from the official NMC regulations.
- Important
After graduating, can you get a licence to practise as a doctor in that country, on the same terms as local students?
Source: FMGL 2021, Reg. 4(b)
After the course, is there a separate 12-month internship in the same college?
Source: FMGL 2021, Reg. 4(a)(ii)
Is the course at least 54 months long, not counting the internship?
Source: FMGL 2021, Reg. 4(a)(i)
Does the college follow the Indian syllabus?
Is every class, theory and clinical, taught fully in English?
Source: FMGL 2021, Reg. 4(a)(iii)
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This self-check is for awareness only. It is not a certificate of validity. Always verify against the official NMC regulations and notices at nmc.org.in before paying any fee.
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NMC Case Files
Real students. Real rules. Real money lost.
Arjun joined thinking it was a 6-year path. Reality: NMC counts only the MD portion towards the 54-month minimum. The 2-year BS degree does not count toward the medical qualification.
NMC POSITION: "BS Course cannot be equated/included with MBBS course. The students who have already taken admission... cannot be treated as eligible for registration."
| Parameter | NMC Requires | Philippines MD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Qualification Months | 54 | 48 | 6 Months Short |
The medical degree itself must be 54 months minimum. Pre-medical, foundation, or bridging years do not count toward the duration.
Rahul was sold a "5+1" plan. Reality: Most Russian universities offer 6-year integrated programs where clinical rotations and coursework happen together. Internship is not a separate year after graduation.
REGULATION 4(a)(ii): "Undergone an internship for a minimum duration of twelve months... IN ADDITION to the course."
The internship must be standalone and AFTER the course is complete. If the transcript shows coursework during the final year, Rule 2 is violated.
Priya joined for English-medium instruction. Reality: An NMC alert dated 1 April 2026 red-flagged the university for teaching in local languages and lack of hands-on clinical training.
NMC ALERT: "Teaching NOT in English — Indian students cannot follow lectures. Failure to follow this advisory may result in ineligibility."
Confirm in the official admission documents that theory, practical, AND clinical training are all in English.
Graduated as a "junior doctor," which only allows supervised practice in Georgia. To practice independently, he needs 3 more years of residency and a state exam in Georgian.
REGULATION 4(b): Licence must be "at par with the license to practice medicine given to citizen of that country."
A "junior doctor" status is not parity. If independent licensure requires additional years or a local-language exam, Rule 6 fails.
Deepak completed his course in English but found that the mandatory professional licensing exam for the Russian Federation is conducted entirely in Russian.
NMC RULE 6 TEST: Is the licence obtainable by the foreign graduate "at par with the citizen — without a language barrier the citizen does not face?"
If the host country's licensing exam is in a local language structurally inaccessible to foreign graduates, registration in India will be rejected.
The rules, in plain words
The NMC rules every foreign medical degree must meet
These are the main conditions in NMC's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021 (FMGL 2021). Check every one of them before you choose a country or a college.
Course of at least 54 months (not counting internship)
The medical course abroad must last at least 54 months, not counting the internship.
Internship of at least 12 months in the same institution
After the course, a separate internship of at least 12 months must be done in the same foreign institution.
Graduates can register to practise medicine in that country
The graduate must be eligible for registration to practise medicine in that country, on the same terms as its own citizens.
Whole course taught in English
All teaching, theory and clinical, must be in English.
Entire course, training and internship in the same institution
No part of the course, training or internship may be done in India or in another country.
Curriculum covers the subjects listed in Schedule I
The syllabus must include the theory, practical and clinical subjects listed in Schedule I of FMGL 2021.
Check your college against these rules
Summary in simple words. The official NMC regulation and the latest NMC notices always apply.
A word from our founder
I started National Vidya Foundation in 1998 to give families the truth, not a sales pitch. When NMC's FMGL 2021 rules arrived, we paused all admissions and I visited more than 20 universities myself. Only one met every check: Nalanda College of Medicine, Timor-Leste. Before you pay anything, we will show you the official proof behind every rule. That is my promise.
Siddarth JaiswalFounder, National Vidya Foundation
- Guiding families on MBBS abroad since 1998
- 3,000+ students guided into medical careers across 10 countries
- Paused admissions after NMC's FMGL 2021 regulations to review 20+ universities
- Now works only with Nalanda College of Medicine, Timor-Leste
Why we paused — and why we're back
28 Years. 3,000 Students.
Then We Said Stop.
“We will never send a student to a college we wouldn't send our own child to.”
When the FMGL Regulations arrived on 18 November 2021, the MBBS-abroad landscape changed overnight. Many students were still being admitted to institutions that did not meet the new rules.
NVF stopped. We refused to gamble with careers. Our director personally toured 20+ universities across Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Vietnam to find the truth.
After 4 years, we found the institution that gets it right: Nalanda College of Medicine, built from scratch for Indian students and built to meet NMC's FMGL 2021 requirements.
- 1998
NVF Founded
Guidance over commission. Built on a foundation of absolute honesty.
- 1998–2021
3,000+ Students
Produced FMGE AIR #1 and medical careers across 10 countries.
- 18 NOV 2021
The Great Pause
New NMC rules announced. NVF immediately halts all admissions to protect students.
- 2022–2024
Global Assessment
Director's personal tour of 20+ universities. Verdict: none met every FMGL 2021 check we applied.
- 2025
Nalanda Discovered
A college built from scratch to meet NMC's FMGL 2021 requirements.
Our medical college
Nalanda College of Medicine, Timor-Leste
Built after 2021, for Indian students, to meet NMC’s FMGL 2021 requirements. This is the one college we work with — and we show you the official documents behind every point.
Month MBBS course
Followed by a separate 12-month internship at the same institution.
Taught in English
All teaching, theory and clinical, is in English.
CBME-mapped curriculum
Curriculum mapped to NMC’s CBME, covering the Schedule I subjects.
Hospital training
Hands-on clinical training at the National Hospital, Dili.
Who we are
How National Vidya Foundation helps
National Vidya Foundation is an MBBS-abroad guidance consultancy based in Howrah, West Bengal, working with students and parents since 1998 under founder Siddarth Jaiswal. When NMC’s FMGL 2021 regulations came in, we stopped and re-checked the colleges we work with against every rule. Today we place students only at Nalanda College of Medicine, Timor-Leste, and we show parents the official documents behind every rule before they pay anything.
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Tell us where you are — NEET result, budget, worries. We answer honestly, including when MBBS abroad is not the right fit.
Check against the rules
We walk you through every NMC FMGL 2021 requirement with the official documents, before you pay or sign anything.
Admission and support
Application, documents, visa and travel — and you can track every step online with your Application ID.
Where we place students
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After graduation
The road back to practising in India
Admission is only the start. These are the steps NMC sets before a foreign graduate can practise in India — including the FMGE / NExT exam.
- Finish the courseAt least 54 months of study at the foreign institution.FMGL 2021, Reg. 4(a)(i)
- Internship abroad12 months of internship in the same foreign institution.FMGL 2021, Reg. 4(a)(ii)
- Register in that countryBe registered with the medical regulator of the country of study, on the same terms as its citizens.FMGL 2021, Reg. 4(b)
- Clear NMC's examPass the exit or screening test that NMC mandates for foreign graduates.FMGL 2021, Reg. 4(d)
- Internship in India, then registrationComplete a supervised internship of at least 12 months in India, then apply for registration.NMC FAQ
Source: NMC — FAQs on FMGL Regulations 2021. Exam rules change; check the latest NMC notice.
How NVF supports you on this road
Our results
Our FMGE achievers
How it works
Your path with NVF, step by step
Free Clarity Call
One-on-one with our founder. Ask anything before you pay any fee.
Eligibility & document check
We check your eligibility and show you the official proof behind every rule.
Application & admission
We guide your application to Nalanda College of Medicine, Timor-Leste.
Visa & pre-departure
Help with documents, the visa process and getting ready to fly.
Support after you land
Ongoing guidance towards FMGE / NExT, with regular updates to parents.
In their words
What students and parents say
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For me doing MBBS was a bigger challenge and somehow I came to know about National Vidya Foundation, the leading educational consultancy in India for MBBS Admission in Abroad. NVF acted as family to me. I love how all the team members have incredibly welcomed me into their family. Whether it’s my application in the university or whether it’s my visa process all were done hassle free for me.
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Questions parents ask
Who are the Directors of National Vidya Foundation?
National Vidya Foundation is led by academic and technical experts rather than sales agents. Mr. Vivek Jaiswal, an ADB-Govt of Japan Merit Scholar and former Director at the Asian Institute of Management (Manila), has counselled over 3,000 students. Mr. Siddarth Jaiswal (MCA, MCP) is an expert academic mentor who personally audits university legalities to ensure they meet Indian standards.
When did NVF start serving Indian medical aspirants?
Our legacy began in 1998, with the foundation officially incorporated in 2002/2003. We have nearly three decades of experience in navigating international medical education.
Does NVF provide reporting and progress updates to parents?
Yes. We understand the anxiety of sending a child abroad. NVF maintains a permanent bridge, providing monthly academic and clinical attendance reports to parents in India via phone and messaging.
Will NVF handle my Visa and documentation process?
Absolutely. We have a dedicated legal team that manages Visa interviews, document apostille, and transcript verification. Our goal is to make the complex legal transition seamless for the student.
Is FMGE being replaced by NExT?
That is the plan. The NMC has announced the National Exit Test (NExT), but has delayed it again and again (public notice dated 13-07-2023). So FMGE is still the exam foreign medical graduates take today. Treat both the same way: they check if you really learned your MBBS.
Does the medium of instruction really have to be English?
Yes. Under the NMC’s Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021, the course must be taught in English. Your Indian registration depends on it — it is not optional.
How long must a valid MBBS-abroad course be?
At least 54 months, done at one single college, under the same 2021 rules. Shorter or split courses can put your right to register in India at risk.
Should I choose a college just because it offers free FMGE coaching?
No — that is the wrong first test. First ask if the college teaches the full MBBS well, in English. If the teaching is strong, coaching is a bonus. If it is weak, coaching is just a band-aid on a five-year problem.
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