Country-Wise NMC Compliance Chart for MBBS Abroad 2025

Compare Top Countries Based on NMC Guidelines, Eligibility, and Validity for Indian Students

Country	NMC Guidelines Followed	Medium of Instruction	Internship Location	Local Practice Eligible	NMC Compliant	Reason
Tajikistan	Yes	English	In-country	Yes	Yes	Full 5.5-year program in English; local license allowed
Kyrgyzstan	Yes	English	In-country	Yes	Yes	Recognized curriculum, WHO-listed, internship valid
Russia	Partially	English / Bilingual	In-country	Yes	Yes (Selected)	Some colleges are bilingual – only English-taught ones valid
Kazakhstan	Partially	English	In-country	Yes	Yes (Selected)	Only certain universities meet all NMC criteria
Uzbekistan	Yes	English	In-country	Yes	Yes	Structured curriculum, clinical training allowed
Georgia	No	Bilingual	Often outside	No	No	Dual-country and local license ineligibility
China	No	Chinese-English	Restricted	No	No	No guaranteed local license, limited English-only options
Philippines	Partially	English	Mixed (some in India)	Not always	No / Risky	BS-MD dual degree structure often violates NMC rules
Ukraine	No (2025 entry)	English	Unstable	Unclear	No	War disruptions, transfers not allowed
Bangladesh	Yes	English	In-country	Yes	Yes	NMC-compliant structure, internship and license valid
Nepal	Yes	English	In-country	Yes	Yes	Similar to Indian MBBS system, NMC accepted
Armenia	Partially	English	In-country	Yes	Yes (Selected)	Some meet all NMC rules, but verify university first

 

 

NMC Guidelines for MBBS Abroad – 2025 (Explained)

1. NEET is Mandatory
You must qualify NEET-UG before taking admission abroad. It’s the most important requirement. NEET is valid for 3 years for MBBS abroad.

2. Eligibility Criteria (Class 12)
You must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English in 10 2.
Minimum marks:

• General: 50%

• SC/ST/OBC: 40%

3. Course Duration Must Be 5.5 Years or More
The MBBS program must be a minimum of:

• 54 months (4.5 years) of academic study

• 12 months of mandatory internship (in the same country)

4. Internship Must Be Completed Abroad
Internship must be done in the same country as your university. It cannot be done in India or any third country. Otherwise, the degree is not valid.

5. Medium of Instruction Must Be English Only
The entire course must be taught in English. Courses taught partly in local language or bilingual format are not accepted.

6. You Must Be Eligible to Practice in That Country
After completing your MBBS abroad, you should be eligible to apply for a medical license in that country. If not, India will not accept your degree.

7. Dual-Country or Transfer Programs Are Not Valid
Courses done in multiple countries, or transfers from one university to another, are not allowed under NMC rules.

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Programs Not Accepted by NMC (2025)

Avoid MBBS abroad programs that:

• Are shorter than 5.5 years (including internship)

• Have internship outside the country of study

• Are taught in any language other than full English

• Do not make you eligible for local practice

• Are split between two countries

• Are joined without qualifying NEET

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MBBS Abroad Student Checklist (2025)

Before you apply, make sure you can say “yes” to all of these:

• Have you cleared NEET-UG?

• Is the course duration at least 5.5 years?

• Is the entire course taught in English?

• Will you complete internship in the same country?

• Can you register and practice as a doctor there?

• Is the university NMC and WHO-listed?

• Are you avoiding any dual-country or transfer-based programs?

If yes, you're on the right track.