23670-Legal-UGMEB I/3768137/2025
No. 23670-Legal-UGMEB (e-8285997)
Government of India
National Medical Commission
O/o Secretary
Sector-8, Dwarka
New Delhi-110075
Date: 19-05-2025
ADVISORY
Subject: Alert regarding unauthorised medical colleges and off-
shore medical programs- regarding.
Reference is invited to Advisory no. U-14021/UGMEB-2025/ dated 19-05-
2025 (enclosed) to alert all concerned stakeholders against unauthorized medical
colleges operating in the country without requisite approvals from NMC and
misleading students and parents by claiming recognition and offering admissions in
medical courses that are not legally sanctioned. The advisory lists some important
points that need to be kept in mind while taking admission in a medical course in
India & the rules to be followed by the students who intend to pursue medical
education in foreign countries. All concerned stakeholders are requested to kindly
take note of the same.
Encl.: As above
(Raghav Langer)
SECRETARY
To,
Medical Aspirants/Students, Parents and other stakeholders
Copy to:
i. ACS/ Pr.Sec./ Secretaries/ Department/s of Medical Education in
all States/ Union Territories; Directorate of Medical Education in
all States/ Union Territories
ii. PPS to Chairman, NMC
iii. Director (UGMEB), NMC
iv. DMMP-I System Integrator- for uploading to NMC Website for
wide publicity.
v. Guard File
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दरू भाष/Phone: 25367033, 25367035, पॉकेट -14, से टर-8, ारका, फेस-1, नई िद ी-77
25367036
Pocket- 14, Sector- 8, Dwarka, Phase – 1,
फे स/Fax : 0091-11-25367024 New Delhi-77
ई-मेल/E-mail: ug@nmc.org.in.
रा ीय आयु व ान आयोग
National Medical Commission
(Undergraduate Medical Education Board)
U-14021/UGMEB-2025/ Date: 19th May, 2025
ADVISORY
SUBJECT: ALERT REGARDING UNAUTHORISED MEDICAL COLLEGES
AND OFF-SHORE MEDICAL PROGRAMS- Reg
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has observed few instances of
unauthorized medical colleges operating in the country, without requisite approvals.
These institutions are misleading students and parents by claiming recognition and
offering admissions in medical courses that are not legally sanctioned.
The important points that need to be kept in mind while taking admission in a
medical course are:
1. NMC APPROVAL IS MANDATORY
Only the medical colleges listed on the official NMC website
(https://www.nmc.org.in/information-desk/college-and-course-search/) are legally
permitted to offer MBBS and other medical degree programs in India. Institutions
not appearing in the NMC’s official list are unauthorised and are operating
in violation of NMC regulations. The Commission ensures to update the list on
regular basis.
2. INSTITUTIONS UNDER SCRUTINY
a. Singhania University, Rajasthan
The university has come under legal scrutiny for allegedly offering MBBS
courses without NMC recognition. The issue is under challenge in a matter titled
"Ranjana Jangra and ors v State of Rajasthan and ors, SBCWP NO 7682/2022,
which is currently under adjudication before the Hon'ble Rajasthan High Court.
It is important to note that the former Board of Governors, through public
notices dated 30.10.2019 and 03.08.2020, sought to alert the General Public about
fraudulent practices by Singhania University, which invited applications for the
MBBS course without obtaining the necessary permission or recognition from the
Board.
Subsequently, the National Medical Commission (NMC), through a public
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notice dated 28.10.2022, reiterated this warning and advised the public to verify the
status of any medical college on the NMC website before seeking admission.
b. Sanjiban Hospital and Medical College, Howrah, West Bengal
The NMC has come to know about this institution running a medical course
without authorisation from the Commission. Legal action against said college is
being taken.
3. RULES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR THE STUDENTS WHO INTEND TO
PURSUE MEDICAL EDUCATION IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES:
The NMC's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021,
clearly define the standards for foreign medical education to become eligible to
practise medicine in India.
Key Requirements:
a. Minimum 54 months of education in a single institution.
b. 12-month internship to be completed at the same foreign university.
c. Clinical training must not be done in parts or across different countries.
d. Medium of instruction must be English.
e. Studied the mandatory subjects specified in the Schedule-I.
f. Registered with the respective professional regulatory body or
otherwise, competent to grant license to practise medicine in their
respective jurisdiction of the country in which the medical degree is
awarded and at par with the license to practise medicine given to citizen
of that country.
It is firmly advised that for detailed requirements, Schedule I of the Foreign
Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulation, 2021 (FMGL Regulation 2021) shall
be complied with, to apply for a licence or permanent registration to practise in
India.
Further, no Foreign Medical Graduate shall be granted permanent registration,
unless he/she has undergone supervised internship in India for a minimum term of
twelve months, after applying for the same to the Commission. Foreign Medical
Graduates who fail to comply with these regulations may lead to disqualification for
registration to practice medicine in India.
4. RISK OF DISQUALIFICATION
Students graduating from non-compliant institutions will be held ineligible for
licensing exams i.e. FMGE in India. The onus of this disqualification lies solely
with the student, as per the regulations of the Commission.
5. HOW TO VERIFY THE LEGITIMACY OF A MEDICAL INSTITUTION
a. Visit the NMC official website and check the list of recognised medical
colleges in India.
b. Contact NMC directly for verification, especially if you're presented
with recognition letters or direct admission offers.
c. Do not rely on college websites or advertisements alone.
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d. The NMC does not conduct direct admissions to any medical college.
6. IMPORTANT ADVICE FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS
a. DO NOT FALL FOR FAKE OFFERS: No college can guarantee admission
outside of official channels, i.e., NEET Examination
b. VERIFY BEFORE YOU PAY: Confirm approvals before making any
payments or committing to a program.
c. REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: If you know any institution illegally
offering medical admissions, report them to NMC.
7. CONTACT THE NMC
In case of any query regarding the recognition status of the institution,
parents/students/stakeholders are requested to reach out on the following contact
details:
Phone: +91-11-25367033
Website: www.nmc.org.in
8. The medical aspirants and their families are strongly advised to stay
vigilant, as the same is essential to protect oneself and the integrity of the Indian
medical education system.
9. This issues with the approval of Secretary, NMC.
(Sukh Lal Meena)
Director, UGMEB
