Archive · 9 Aug 2025
NMC Reaffirms Medical Education Standards for FMGs
The National Medical Commission (NMC) wants to make sure all doctors in India have the same good training, especially those who studied medicine in other countries (FMGs).
They said that the quality of education for FMGs will not be lowered.
All FMGs must follow the same rules as doctors who studied in India.
The NMC is responding to recent court decisions that let some FMGs register without completing all training.
The NMC is concerned that skipping steps could affect the standards.
For instance, medical education must be completed in person, not online.
Some FMGs may need extra time training in India if their studies were interrupted.
These steps ensure doctors are properly trained to care for patients.
NMC stresses no compromise on medical education quality for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs).
FMGs must adhere to national regulations for medical practice in India.
Clarification follows Andhra Pradesh High Court rulings regarding FMG registration.
Clinical training must be offline for valid registration; online education is not accepted.
FMGs may need extra internship time due to disrupted studies or conflicts.
- Who
- National Medical Commission (NMC) and Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs)
- What
- NMC emphasizes adherence to medical education standards for FMGs.
- When
- Recent clarifications made following court rulings.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To maintain consistent standards of medical education and practice in India.
Andhra Pradesh High Court
NMC
Registration Requirements
Andhra Pradesh High Court
Issued rulings allowing certain FMGs to obtain permanent registration.
NMC
The NMC emphasizes upholding standards to maintain the quality of medical education.
- Organization
- National Medical Commission (NMC)
- Focus
- Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs)
- Regulation
- 2021 FMG Licentiate Regulations
- Requirement
- Offline clinical training required
- Action
- APMC filed review petition