Yes. Indian students who complete their MBBS degree from a Russian medical university must qualify the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) or the applicable National Exit Test (NExT), as per current NMC regulations, to obtain medical registration in India.

FMGE is currently a licensing examination for foreign medical graduates in India. NExT (National Exit Test) is a proposed common licensing and postgraduate entrance examination that may replace FMGE and NEET-PG, subject to official government notifications and NMC implementation timelines.

FMGE is conducted twice a year in India. Candidates must qualify the examination to become eligible for provisional or permanent medical registration as per NMC guidelines.

No. Clearing FMGE or the applicable NExT examination is mandatory for foreign medical graduates to obtain medical registration and legally practice medicine in India.

Studying at an NMC-compliant university ensures eligibility for licensing exams but does not guarantee success. Students must prepare seriously and follow a structured exam-oriented study plan to qualify FMGE or NExT.

Yes, MBBS degrees from NMC-compliant Russian universities are recognized, provided students meet FMGL 2021 regulations including course duration and internship requirements.

Yes. NMC requires a minimum 12-month internship as part of the medical program.

Yes. Foreign medical graduates must qualify FMGE or the upcoming NExT examination to practice in India.