Chandigarh: Amid growing concerns among Indian students planning to pursue MBBS in Uzbekistan, the Haryana Medical Council (HMC) and the Embassy of India in Tashkent have clarified that there is no blanket ban on admissions to the Uzbekistan medical universities referred to in the National Medical Commission’s (NMC) recent advisory.
The clarification comes after social media posts and reports led to concerns that Indian students could no longer take admission to certain prominent medical universities in Uzbekistan. The Indian Embassy in Tashkent has clarified that the NMC advisory issued on April 1, 2026, was precautionary in nature and should not be interpreted as an admission ban.
NMC Advisory Was Precautionary, Not an Admission Ban
According to the clarification, the NMC advisory was issued to draw the attention of prospective Indian medical students and their parents to regulatory and academic requirements that must be checked before enrolling in foreign medical institutions.
The advisory concerned institutions including Bukhara State Medical Institute, Samarkand State Medical University and Tashkent State Medical University. It highlighted the need for students to exercise due diligence and ensure that their medical education complies with the applicable Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021.
The advisory itself does not amount to a blanket prohibition on admissions to these universities.
Concerns Raised Over Medical Education and Clinical Training
The NMC's communication had highlighted concerns surrounding compliance with regulatory requirements, including the prescribed curriculum, duration of the medical programme and clinical training requirements.
Concerns were also raised regarding student intake and whether the number of students admitted by certain institutions was consistent with approved capacity. Adequate clinical exposure and hands-on training are particularly important for Indian students who intend to return to India and seek registration after completing their foreign medical qualification.
The NMC has repeatedly advised students seeking medical education abroad to verify whether their chosen institution and programme meet the requirements prescribed under the FMGL Regulations, 2021.
Embassy of India Monitoring the Situation
The Embassy of India in Tashkent has also clarified the position and indicated that it remains engaged with the concerned universities.
The Embassy is maintaining coordination on issues related to student intake, clinical training and compliance with the applicable requirements. This engagement is aimed at ensuring that Indian students pursuing medical education in Uzbekistan are not adversely affected by shortcomings in areas relevant to their future medical registration in India.
Students Advised Not to Rely on Social Media Rumours
The clarification also comes amid the circulation of information on social media suggesting that admissions to the concerned Uzbek medical universities had been prohibited.
Students and parents have been advised to avoid making admission decisions based on unverified social media posts, videos or other unofficial claims. Instead, prospective students should rely on information issued by the NMC, Embassy of India and other competent government authorities.
HMC Advisory Against Certain Institutions Remains Unchanged
While clarifying that there is no blanket admission ban on the universities covered by the recent discussion, the Haryana Medical Council has also maintained that its earlier advisory concerning certain other foreign medical institutions remains unchanged.
This distinction is important for students. The latest clarification should therefore not be interpreted as a general approval of every medical institution in Uzbekistan or of every foreign medical programme.
Students should individually verify the status of the university, the specific medical programme, approved intake, clinical training arrangements and compliance with applicable NMC regulations before making any payment or finalising admission.
What Indian MBBS Aspirants Should Check Before Admission
For Indian students considering MBBS in Uzbekistan or any other foreign country, regulatory compliance remains a key consideration.
Before taking admission, students should:
Verify the university and medical programme through official sources.
Check compliance with the applicable FMGL Regulations, 2021.
Confirm the duration and structure of the medical programme.
Verify the university's approved student intake.
Understand where and how clinical training will be provided.
Confirm that the programme provides the required clinical exposure.
Check the latest information and advisories issued by the NMC.
Avoid relying solely on agents, social media posts or promotional claims.
No Blanket Ban, But Due Diligence Remains Essential
The latest clarification from the Haryana Medical Council and the Embassy of India in Tashkent provides relief to Indian students who were concerned that the NMC advisory had completely stopped admissions to certain Uzbekistan medical universities.
However, the clarification does not remove the responsibility of students to conduct proper due diligence. The NMC's concerns regarding regulatory compliance, curriculum, student intake and clinical training remain important considerations for anyone planning to study medicine abroad.
Therefore, while the NMC advisory should not be interpreted as a blanket admission ban, Indian students should make their decisions only after verifying the latest official regulatory information and ensuring that their chosen medical programme meets the requirements applicable to foreign medical graduates in India.
