^{🩺 Step-by-Step: Check NMC Recognition for a Foreign University}

1️⃣ Visit the Official NMC Website

Go to:
🔗 https://www.nmc.org.in

Then:

• Hover over “Information Desk”

• Click “For Students to Study Medicine Abroad”
  or directly go to the “Foreign Medical Institutions/Universities” section.

2️⃣ Check the NMC’s Official List

NMC does not publish a fixed list of approved universities anymore.
Instead, after the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, the rule is:

A university is valid/recognized if it is recognized by the respective country’s Medical Council / Competent Authority and included in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

So the check is 2 parts 👇

3️⃣ Check on the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)

Go to:
🔗 https://www.wdoms.org

Then:

1. Enter the university name (example: Osh State University).

2. Open the university’s profile.

3. Look for this line:

   “This medical school is recognized by the Medical Council / Ministry of Health of [Country].”

4. Confirm that India (National Medical Commission) is listed under “Recognized by or Acceptable by.”

✅ If India (NMC / MCI) is mentioned — the university is valid for Indian students.

4️⃣ Confirm with the University

Always cross-verify by:

• Visiting the university’s official website

• Checking the “Accreditation” / “Recognition” / “About Us” section

• Or emailing the Dean’s Office or International Admissions Office

Ask specifically:

“Is your medical program listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) and recognized by the local health authority?”

5️⃣ Verify with the Indian Embassy or Education Consultant

Before final admission, confirm with:

• The Indian Embassy in that country

• Or a trusted NMC-compliant education consultant 

They usually have the latest data about recognition, FMGL screening eligibility, and NMC compliance.

✅ Example: Valid University Check

Example: Osh State University (Kyrgyzstan)

• ✅ Listed in WDOMS

• ✅ Recognized by the Ministry of Health, Kyrgyz Republic

• ✅ Accepted by the National Medical Commission (India)

So, graduates are eligible for NEXT/FMGE after completing MBBS and internship.

🚫 Warning Signs (Avoid These)

• University not found on WDOMS

• Offers distance / online MBBS (not valid per NMC regulations)

• Uses affiliated instead of main campus name

• No clear medical license recognition in their own country