Category: Education

Advisory for Indian Students – 18 June, 2025

Advisory for Indian Students

This is in continuation of advisory issued by the Embassy of India on June 1, 2025.

  • The Indian students desirous of studying medicine in Uzbekistan are again advised to check the credentials of their Education Consultants before engaging them. It is reiterated that the fee be paid directly to the University and the break-up of the cost be ascertained both from the University and the Education Consultant.
  • Complaints are being received that some Education Consultants are charging over and above the agreed charges, for accommodation, food, and other incidental expenditure.
  • Embassy is in direct touch with the authorities and universities in Uzbekistan, including:
    • Tashkent Medical Academy
    • Bukhara State Medical Institute
    • Samarkand State Medical University
    • Fergana Institute of Public Health
    • Termez Branch of Tashkent Medical Academy
    • Tashkent State Dental Institute
    • Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute
    • Tashkent Pharmaceutical Institute
    • Karakalpakstan Medical Institute
    • Andijan State Medical Institute

    on these issues. If there is any query, the Embassy may be contacted at cons.tashkent@mea.gov.in

  • Students may also note that the Government of Uzbekistan does not issue visa for the entire duration of the degree course. Visa is issued for one year at a time and subsequently renewed. The students are also required to register with the local authority every year and also every time upon change of their residence. The penalty for late registration can be exorbitant reaching up to USD 1000.
  • Students and their guardians are advised to ensure that they also check the credentials of the university before seeking admission including if they are compliant with National Medical Commission’s Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations.

Advisory for Indian students

Advisory for Indian Students

(As on 1st June, 2025)

  • Indian students desirous of studying medicine in Uzbekistan, if at all decide to engage an Education Consultant (EC), are advised that they avail services of only those ECs whose businesses are registered in India.
  • Before the signing of the contract with EC, students and their guardians should seek EC’s Corporate Identification Number (CIN), Tax Deduction & Collection Account Number (TAN), and Permanent Account Number (PAN).
  • ECs should be asked to  provide their address and contact details both in India and Uzbekistan.
  • Students are also advised to go through their websites and social media handles.
  • As this Embassy has been receiving some complaints relating to fraud, non-payment of fee by some of the ECs to the university and non fulfilment of contractual obligations, it is reiterated that the contract agreement signed between the student and the EC should clearly mention services being rendered by EC, charges on the same and payment schedule. The Embassy in its previous advisory issued on 18 January, 2024 has mentioned list of authorized agents as received by the universities  in Uzbekistan.
  • Students should also ensure that they fully comprehend their contract/agreement/acceptance letter issued by the universities. The document should clearly mention the tuition fee which is required to be paid by the student for the entire duration of the course. If the same is not mentioned, the student should seek information from the university on the amount of tuition fee to be paid each year during the course of the study.
  • Students must seek itemized breakup of all charges including accommodation, food and other expenses.
  • Please note that some newly established institutions particularly private universities may lack infrastructure and laboratory, English speaking faculty and hence not meet NMC’s Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) regulations 2021.
  • Students are also advised to come on student visa to study in Uzbekistan. Few cases of students coming on e-visas have come to Embassy’s attention.
  • In case of any difficulty being faced, the Consular Officer of the Embassy may be contacted at cons.tashkent@mea.gov.in

Advisory to Indian students intending to study in the Republic of Uzbekistan

Advisory to Indian students intending to study in the Republic of Uzbekistan

Embassy of India
Tashkent
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Advisory to Indian students intending to study in the Republic of Uzbekistan

All Indian students intending to join universities and colleges in the Republic of Uzbekistan for higher studies are advised to make necessary inquiries and consider following before they apply for admission:

  • It is mandatory that all the Certificates and mark sheets issued in India are to be apostilled at Ministry of External Affairs (CPV Division Patiala House), New Delhi for seeking admission.  For more information, please click on the following link:http://mea.gov.in/apostille.htm External website that opens in a new window
  • Documentation is extremely important and you must ensure that the relevant papers are in order. Please make sure that any contract signed is in English language or bilingual and go through it carefully before signing it. Please do not sign a contract which is only in Russian or Uzbek language and the contents are not clear.
  • Students should ensure that the medium of instruction for the course is English.
  • Browse through the websites of the respective university.  It is in the interest of aspiring students who wish to study in Uzbek universities to do thorough survey & satisfy themselves about the credibility of courses offered by these universities and also about their agents involved, if any. Some of the self-styled agencies of these Universities may be advertising through their own website (s) and/or through electronic and print media and offering admission in these universities.  These advertisements do not often present the correct picture and in most of the cases, they are exaggerated.  Please thoroughly cross-check the authenticity of information circulated by them.
  • Get full and accurate details of actual costs involved such as Tuition Fee/Boarding/Lodging/Other Expenses. Also cross check and verify what the agent quotes.  
  • Students must check in advance the availability hostel facilities at the University where they are seeking admission.
  • Passport and original testimonials are the property of the concerned student and should not be given to agents or any other authorities for safe custody. It is the personal responsibility of individual concerned to keep the passports and testimonials safely.
  • Ensure that visa formalities are arranged by respective authorities in the university well in advance to avoid last minute hassles.  Before exiting Uzbekistan for short term vacation or leave, ensure that the visa is sufficiently validated to re-enter Uzbekistan.
  • Any student during the stay in Uzbekistan requires treatment for any complicated ailment/major surgery etc., he/she is advised to go to India or elsewhere.
  • Uzbekistan is fairly safe, secure and friendly especially towards Indian nationals. There is a great deal of goodwill for India. However, caution is always advised for foreigners particularly students while spending late night hours in public places and mingling with strangers.
  • Temperatures across Uzbekistan can get very cold (with temperature sometimes dipping upto -10 degree Celsius during November-March).  The students are advised to equip themselves with sufficient woolen clothing and winter shoes.
  • Always keep a list of important telephone numbers and copies of your passport, visa endorsement and residence permit, and University ID Card with you in person. Police authorities on streets sometimes demand these documents for verification.
  • Once the course is completed, all the degrees, certificates awarded by Universities in Uzbekistan are required to be apostilled with the Ministries of Education. This requirement is mandatory before their submission to Indian organizations such as MCI and other State Medical Councils etc. for registration purposes.
  • All Indian nationals including students coming to Uzbekistan for long term stay are advised to register themselves with the Indian Embassy in Tashkent immediately upon arrival on link- https://eoi.gov.in/tashkent/?7199?000 External website that opens in a new window.
  • In case of emergency, Embassy Official can be contact on following emergency number: +998 – 93 – 3875242.

“Advisory/Information for students desirous of Pursuing Medical Studies abroad”

Over the years, there has been an increase in the number of Indian students going abroad to pursue medical education. Earlier, all students interested in taking a medical qualification from outside India were required to get an eligibility certificate from the government before leaving for their studies. However, since 2019, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made mandatory for the students to clear the NEET-UG (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Under Graduate) exam, which is the entry examination for undergraduate medical education in India, as a prerequisite to pursue medical education abroad.

  • Beginning 2019, only those students who appear for the NEET-UG for admission to Undergraduate medical education in India will be eligible to appear for the screening test, namely, the Foreign Medical Graduates’ Exam (FMGE). This step has been an important advancement in screening of students and has been well received by the host countries as well. However, as the quality of education in various countries differs considerably; continued and systematic efforts in providing guidance to students regarding selection of course and institution to gain maximum academic exposure is needed.
  •  As per the IMC (Indian Medical Council) Act, 1956, all students who acquire a medical qualification from countries outside India are required to clear the FMGE in order to practice in India. The Exam is conducted by the National Board for Examination (NBE) twice (i.e. in June and December) every year.
  • It may be noted that the number of students, having medical degrees from Institutions abroad, appearing for FMGE in 2009 was 6170, which has increased to 21,351 in 2018. However, the pass percentage of students appearing for the FMGE has been very low, and continues to be below 20%. NBE has published a list of country-wise performance of Indian candidates in FMGE for the period 2015-2018 (copy attached).
  • All Indian students desiring to undertake medical education abroad should take into account the above mentioned information. In case they need any clarification about any particular institution, they may contact Indian Mission in the country where they seek to take admission. The students are also advised to visit official website of Medical Council of India (https://www.mciindia.org) constantly to know the list of accredited foreign medical institutions/universities for MBBS or equivalent courses; and other important useful information.

Advisory for Indian students desirous of pursuing Medicine Course in the Republic of Uzbekistan

Advisory for Indian students desirous of pursuing Medicine Course in the Republic of Uzbekistan

On the request of Embassy of India, Tashkent, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan has informed the following in connection with Medical studiesin Higher Medical Institutions/Universities in Uzbekistan:

  • The National Medical Council of India has made a number of changes to the system of recognition of foreign medical qualifications and diplomas of higher medical education. At the same time, the main indicator (by 2022) is “these diplomas and skills must be recognized and valid in the country, where the higher education institution that issued them is located”.
  • Hence, as on date, the 5-year MBBS educational program required by India is not included in the classification of higher medical education, and the mechanisms for issuing a diploma in this specialty and its recognition in Uzbekistan have not yet been worked out. 
  • Moreover, in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No.PF-78 dated Feb 24, 2022, the duration of the educational field of General Medicine is set at 6 years.
  • Therefore, Indian students are fully enrolled in 6-year “Therapeutic Work” programs. The 6-year program meets all the requirements established by the National Medical Commission of India (duration of training and periods allotted for practice).  After completing this educational program, the graduate will have the right to practice medicine in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
  • Once the 5-year MBBS educational program is included in the classification of higher medical education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, all Indian students will be invited to study under this program.

Tashkent

01.12.2022

Advisory/Information for students desirous of Pursuing Medical Studies abroad

Advisory/Information for Students Desirous of Pursuing Medical Studies Abroad

Over the years, there has been an increase in the number of Indian students going abroad to pursue medical education.Earlier, all students interested in taking a medical qualification from outside India were required to get an eligibility certificate from the government before leaving for their studies. However, since 2019, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made it mandatory for students to clear the NEET-UG (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Under Graduate) exam, which is the entry examination for undergraduate medical education in India, as a prerequisite to pursue medical education abroad.

Beginning 2019, only those students who appear for the NEET-UG for admission to undergraduate medical education in India will be eligible to appear for the screening test, namely, the Foreign Medical Graduates’ Exam (FMGE). This step has been an important advancement in screening of students and has been well received by the host countries as well. However, as the quality of education in various countries differs considerably, continued and systematic efforts in providing guidance to students regarding selection of course and institution to gain maximum academic exposure is needed.

As per the IMC (Indian Medical Council) Act, 1956, all students who acquire a medical qualification from countries outside India are required to clear the FMGE in order to practice in India. The exam is conducted by the National Board for Examination (NBE) twice every year (i.e., in June and December).

It may be noted that the number of students having medical degrees from institutions abroad, appearing for FMGE in 2009 was 6,170, which has increased to 21,351 in 2018. However, the pass percentage of students appearing for the FMGE has been very low, and continues to be below 20%. NBE has published a list of country-wise performance of Indian candidates in FMGE for the period 2015–2018 (copy attached).

Important Advisory for Prospective Students

  • Only students who clear NEET-UG are eligible to take FMGE.
  • FMGE is mandatory to practice in India after obtaining a foreign medical degree.
  • The exam is held twice a year by the National Board of Examination (NBE).
  • Students must carefully select recognized institutions abroad with good academic standards.
  • Pass percentage in FMGE has been low; thorough preparation and awareness are crucial.
  • Students may consult the Indian Mission in the country of interest for guidance.
  • Regularly check the Medical Council of India (MCI) website for:
    • List of accredited foreign medical institutions/universities for MBBS or equivalent courses
    • Latest updates and useful resources for aspiring medical students

Information for Students seeking admission in Uzbek medical institutions

Information for Students Seeking Admission in Uzbek Medical Institutions

The Indian students applying for the admission in Uzbek medical institutes are advised to carefully check the following:

1. Registration in Universities in Uzbekistan

Medical universities of Uzbekistan registered with Medical Council of India (MCI) may be found at:

2. Research on Universities

Visit university websites to find rankings, academic records, faculty, infrastructure, etc. Consult alumni to choose institutions offering quality education.

3. Know Admission and Transfer Rules

Understand the rules regarding admission, transfer, withdrawal, etc., directly from the institutions. Note: The Embassy does not play any role in these matters.

4. Language of Instruction

Confirm whether the university offers courses in English. Teaching quality in English may not be on par with Indian standards.

5. Avoid Educational Consultants (ECs)

Students are encouraged to deal directly with universities and avoid agents or ECs where possible.

6. If Using ECs, Verify Background

Check EC reputation. Consult students who have used their services. Avoid those with poor feedback.

7. Documentation is Crucial

Ensure the contract is in English or bilingual (English + Uzbek/Russian). Do not sign documents only in Uzbek/Russian unless you fully understand them.

8. Understand All Fees

Clarify tuition, hostel, other university fees, and EC charges. These should be clearly stated in the admission letter and contract.

9. EC Service Details

Review services provided by ECs and read terms, especially any escalation clauses in charges.

10. Avoid Paying Cash to ECs

Use banking transactions and collect receipts that include the university and EC company names. Keep university fee receipts for bank loans and future proof.

11. Hostel and Facilities

Confirm the availability and quality of hostel, food, and related facilities before admission.

12. Get Medical Insurance

Secure medical insurance upon arrival. Take official receipts and policy papers to ensure access to healthcare services.

13. Be Prepared for Winters

Uzbekistan has harsh winters. Bring proper warm clothing, shoes, and other gear to manage the climate.

14. Number of Indian Students in Uzbekistan

Currently, 6,112 Indian students are studying in Uzbekistan (6,100 in bachelor’s programs, 9 in master’s, and 3 in clinical residency).

15. Institutes with Indian Students

Indian students are enrolled in the following Uzbek institutions:

  • Tashkent International University of Financial Management and Technologies
  • “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage
  • Andijan, Bukhara, Samarkand State Medical Institutes
  • Tashkent Medical Academy (including Urganch and Termez branches)
  • Ferghana Medical Institute
  • Tashkent Dental Institute
  • Pharmaceutical Education and Scientific Research Institute
  • Impuls Medical Institute
  • Tashkent State University of Economics
  • Tashkent Paediatric Medical Institute
  • Tashkent State Technical University
  • Tashkent International Westminster University
  • Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent
  • Amity University in Tashkent