NMC Institutions Students Were Advised to Avoid - July 2025
In its 21 July 2025 alert, NMC strictly advised students to avoid seeking admission to four named institutions in Belize and Uzbekistan after communications raised concerns about regulatory compliance, infrastructure, education and clinical training, student treatment, fees and refunds.
Notice date
21 July 2025
Authority
National Medical Commission, Undergraduate Medical Education Board
Institutions named
- Central American Health and Sciences University, Belize
- Columbus Central University, Belize
- Washington University of Health and Sciences, Belize
- Chirchik Branch of Tashkent State Medical University, Uzbekistan
Student actions
- Avoid seeking admission to the four institutions named in the July 2025 alert.
- Already-enrolled students should evaluate FMGL compliance immediately.
- Monitor NMC updates and consult the Indian Embassy in the country concerned.
Institutions students were strictly advised to avoid
- Central American Health and Sciences University, Belize
- Columbus Central University, Belize
- Washington University of Health and Sciences, Belize
- Chirchik Branch of Tashkent State Medical University, Uzbekistan
Concerns cited in the alert
- Lack of compliance with Indian medical-education standards.
- Inadequate or non-existent university-campus infrastructure.
- Poor quality of educational and clinical-training facilities.
- Harassment of Indian students.
- Excessive fees.
- Denial of fee refunds after withdrawal from the course.
Guidance for students already studying there
The alert states that students governed by the FMGL Regulations, 2021 who are already studying in such institutions may face disqualification from registration in India due to non-compliance.
Students should evaluate whether their university meets FMGL requirements, remain updated through the NMC website, consult the relevant Indian Embassy and take corrective action.
Related NMC alert pages
Frequently asked questions
Does NMC approve foreign medical universities?
NMC does not publish an approval list for foreign universities in the same way it recognises medical colleges in India. Indian students must verify that the foreign course complies with the FMGL Regulations, 2021 and other applicable requirements.
Does the 2026 notice say that all medical universities in Uzbekistan are banned?
No. The notice names specific institutions and concerns and advises Indian and OCI students to exercise extreme caution and verify FMGL compliance.
What course duration does FMGL require?
The notices state a minimum of 54 months of education in one institution, followed by a 12-month internship at the same foreign university.
Can clinical training be completed in another country?
The notices state that clinical training must not be split into parts or conducted across different countries.
What should a student verify before paying an admission fee?
Verify the institution, exact programme, duration, English medium, clinical training, internship structure, local licensing eligibility, official admission process and FMGL compliance using official sources.
Source
Source authority: National Medical Commission, Undergraduate Medical Education Board. Source pages: Pages 5 to 6. Last reviewed: 11 July 2026.
View original NMC notice