Archive · 17 Dec 2025
TNMC Clarifies Registration Process for Foreign Medical Graduates
The Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC) has explained that they take time to check all the documents of doctors who studied medicine outside India before giving them permission to practice.
They check things like their exam certificates, passports, and university records to make sure everything is real and correct.
This helps stop people with fake documents from becoming doctors.
The TNMC follows rules set by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and does not decide where these doctors do their training.
There are still some training spots available in Tamil Nadu for these doctors.
TNMC follows a detailed verification process for FMGs before issuing certificates.
The process includes checking screening test certificates, passports, and university records.
TNMC has identified and rejected fake or invalid certificates to ensure patient safety.
The council follows NMC guidelines for eligibility and internship duration, especially for those affected by COVID-19 or war.
The DME is responsible for allotting CRMI postings under the 7.5% quota, with vacancies still available in certain medical colleges.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC)
- What
- Clarification on the registration process for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs)
- When
- December 16
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To address media reports and ensure transparency in the registration process
- Organization
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC)
- Process
- Verification of certificates and details
- Agencies Involved
- Multiple agencies for verification
- Fake Certificates
- Identified and rejected
- NMC Guidelines
- Followed for eligibility and internship duration
- Quota
- 7.5% for CRMI postings
- Vacancies
- Available in certain medical colleges
- Purpose
- Safeguarding public health and welfare
