Photo: X/@NMC_IND NEW DELHI: In a major relief for Indian students who started their medical education abroad before 2021, the National Medical Commission has clarified that those admitted to or studying a BS (pre-medical) course in foreign medical institutes prior to November 18, 2021 will be governed by the older Screening Test Regulations, 2002, and not the stricter Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations (FMGL), 2021.This means such students can qualify to practise in India by clearing the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE)—the screening test followed before 2021—after completing their medical degree abroad. The route applies regardless of whether the BS course was pursued online or through physical classes, provided admission was taken before the 2021 regulations came into force.In its corrigendum dated December 30, 2025, the NMC, however, made it mandatory for these students to undergo one additional year of internship in India. The commission said the extra internship is necessary to ensure sufficient clinical exposure to Indian hospitals and alignment with national treatment and patient-care standards.The commission has underlined that this relaxation is a one-time exemption limited to this specific group of students.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosShankh Air Founder Speaks Out As Airline Eyes March Launch, Targets Intl Flights By 2029’Their Islamist Ideas…’: Ex-Bangladesh Minister Hits Out Over Attacks on Hindus And Christians’Very Petty & Shameful’: Shashi Tharoor On Row Over KKR Selecting Bangladeshi Player In IPLINLD President Calls For Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal Type Uprising In India Politics, Triggers RowBJP Claims Rahul Gandhi Ties To ‘Anti-India’ Panel Over US Lawmakers’ Umar Khalid LetterNot All Are Illiterate: Rajnath Singh Cites Red Fort Blast, Flags Educated, White Collar Terrorists’Arunachal Pradesh Is And Will Always Be…’ Jaishankar Warns China, Blasts Harassment Of IndiansBullet Train Gets August 15, 2027 India Launch Date, Minister Shares Details On Tunnel BreakthroughCleanest City Hit By Water Contamination As Lab Links Indore Diarrhoea Outbreak To Pipeline LeakUS Lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi Condemns Violence Against Hindus In Bangladesh Urges Global Action Up123PhotostoriesBeyond the scale: Five everyday changes that redefine real wellnessHow to make Andhra-Style protein-rich Green Moong Dosa for breakfastWhich Color to Wear on Full Moon Based on Your Birth Date?6 stunning flowering succulents that will transform your balconyWhy your fish keeps dying: 5 mistakes most aquarium owners make without realising7 foods to combine with sweet potato for a wholesome breakfastOlder people who live happily, do these 10 things in their 30 and 40s8 winter pickles to add warmth and taste to your mealsLessons from centenarians: What the world’s longest-living people eat‘Shark Tank India Season 5’: FULL LIST of judges, their net worth, and the brands they own123Hot PicksPremarital Test OmanVande Bharat Sleeper TrainJanuary Bank holidayGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundBahrain Golden Visa 2025Bank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingSan Francisco 49ersBrittany MahomesNoah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield Net WorthWayne Gretzky Daughter Net WorthSidney Crosby LifestyleLeBron James vs Stephen Curry Net WorthTom BradyLeBron James WifeCam ThomasCharlie Kirk
NEW DELHI: In a major relief for Indian students who started their medical education abroad before 2021, the National Medical Commission has clarified that those admitted to or studying a BS (pre-medical) course in foreign medical institutes prior to November 18, 2021 will be governed by the older Screening Test Regulations, 2002, and not the stricter Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations (FMGL), 2021.This means such students can qualify to practise in India by clearing the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE)—the screening test followed before 2021—after completing their medical degree abroad. The route applies regardless of whether the BS course was pursued online or through physical classes, provided admission was taken before the 2021 regulations came into force.In its corrigendum dated December 30, 2025, the NMC, however, made it mandatory for these students to undergo one additional year of internship in India. The commission said the extra internship is necessary to ensure sufficient clinical exposure to Indian hospitals and alignment with national treatment and patient-care standards.The commission has underlined that this relaxation is a one-time exemption limited to this specific group of students.
