NEET, NMC and FMGE / NExT, explained
This is a general guide, not legal advice. Rules change. Always read the current notices on nmc.org.in.
1. NEET-UG
NMC asks Indian students who want to study medicine abroad and then practise in India to qualify NEET-UG first. Without it you can still study abroad, but you will not be eligible to practise in India afterwards.
2. Minimum marks in 12th
NMC's minimum is 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology for general category students, and 40% for reserved categories. Check the current rules for your category.
3. NMC FMGL 2021: the course you choose
- The course should be at least 54 months long.
- The medium of instruction should be English.
- A 12-month internship should be completed at the same institution.
- You should be licensed to practise in the country where you studied.
Not every programme in every country meets these points. Verify your specific programme, and check the university appears in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
4. FMGE and NExT
After you return, foreign medical graduates must pass a screening test (FMGE today, with NExT planned by NMC) before they can register to practise. Check NMC for the current name, pattern and dates.
5. Advisories
The Indian Embassy or NMC sometimes warns students about specific universities or countries. We show these on country and college pages with a link to the notice.