Key Highlights of National Medical Commission (NMC) Norms

Eligibility Criteria to Apply for Permanent Registration by Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs)

• Students must have completed a total of 54 months of course and 12 months of internship from the same medical institution.
• The official medium of study should be ‘English’ in the concerned university.
• The curriculum must comply with NMC standards and include subjects such as Medicine, Community General Medicine, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Otolaryngology, Dermatology, Emergency or Casualty Services, Laboratory Services, and associated subspecialties.
• The entire course curriculum, along with internship, must be completed within 10 years from the date of enrolment.
• Clearing the NExT examination is mandatory for registering with NMC for medical practice in India.

Eligibility of the Student Aspirant

• Must have completed 10+2 education with a minimum aggregate score of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) from a recognized board.
• Must be at least 17 years old by December of the admission year.
• Some universities may require an entrance exam qualification.
• Must have qualified for the NEET UG exam with a valid scorecard.

Accreditations of the University / Institution

• Must comply with MCI / NMC norms.
• Should be approved by the respective Ministry of the Country.
• The degree should be valid for obtaining a practicing license in the country of the institution.
• Should be approved by WHO and registered in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
• Must be recognized by FAIMER, WFME, ECFMG, etc.