Is MBBS admission to Uzbekistan medical universities actually banned for Indian students?
The Haryana Medical Council (HMC) and Embassy of India in Tashkent have clarified that the NMC’s April 1, 2026, advisory does not amount to an admission ban on Bukhara State Medical Institute, Samarkand State Medical University, or Tashkent State Medical University.
The advisory was precautionary and raised concerns around student intake, clinical training, language of instruction, and compliance with FMGL Regulations, 2021.
Read my article: MBBS in Uzbekistan Not Banned: HMC and Indian Embassy Clarify What the NMC Advisory Really Means
Understand what the NMC advisory actually means, which universities were mentioned, and what Indian students should verify before enrolling in an MBBS programme in Uzbekistan.
Were you also under the impression that the NMC advisory meant MBBS admissions in Uzbekistan had been completely banned?
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