Overview
The 2026 admission season for Indian students seeking MBBS abroad is witnessing a pronounced shift toward Uzbekistan, where approximately 16,000 Indian nationals are presently enrolled in medical programmes. The enrolments span several government‑operated institutions, namely Andijan State Medical Institute, Bukhara State Medical Institute, Samarkand State Medical University, Tashkent State Medical University (including its Termez branches), Tashkent Pharmaceutical Institute, Urgench State Medical Institute, Ferghana Medical Institute of Public Health, and Karakalpakstan Medical Institute.
Embassy Guidance and Regulatory Engagement
The Embassy of India in Tashkent has reiterated its collaboration with the Government of Uzbekistan and the listed medical universities to support Indian students and to ensure adherence to the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021 issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The Embassy highlighted the NMC Alert Note dated 1 April 2026, describing it as an advisory that urges prospective students to verify FMGL compliance before admission. The advisory also stresses reliance on official information sources.
In addition, the Embassy announced that it has published detailed guidelines for Indian applicants, covering recognised universities, admission procedures, regulatory requirements, and other considerations. Ongoing discussions with Uzbek authorities aim to strengthen English‑medium instruction, broaden clinical exposure, improve internship standards, and further align curricula with NMC‑prescribed requirements.
Academic Performance Indicator
The December 2025 Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) results released country‑wise show that graduates from Uzbekistan achieved an overall pass percentage of approximately 42 %, positioning Uzbekistan among the highest‑performing overseas MBBS destinations. Observers attribute this improvement to enhanced academic delivery, clinical exposure, and institutional quality.
Student Representation
A cohort of Indian students has submitted a representation to the Haryana Medical Council seeking clarification on a recent advisory issued by the Council concerning foreign medical education. The students expressed hope that continued engagement between regulatory bodies and stakeholders will provide clearer guidance for current and prospective overseas medical students.
Advisory to Prospective Applicants
The Embassy has cautioned students and parents to verify the regulatory status and FMGL compliance of any Uzbek medical institution before seeking admission and to rely solely on information available through official channels.
Outlook
With sustained cooperation between Indian and Uzbek authorities, ongoing academic reforms, and the demonstrated pass‑rate performance, Uzbekistan is expected to remain a significant destination for Indian MBBS aspirants as the 2026 academic session admissions progress.