Choosing an MBBS College in Russia Can Be Risky: Check the NMC-Approved List

Every year, thousands of Indian students pursue MBBS abroad due to the limited number of medical seats in India and the high fees of private colleges. Russia is among the most popular destinations, with over 31,000 Indian students enrolled in various universities, most of them pursuing medical studies. One of the main reasons students choose Russia is the comparatively affordable tuition fees for MBBS programs.

However, choosing the right medical college in Russia is crucial. Graduating from an unrecognized institution can prevent students from practicing medicine in India. Many students remain confused about which universities are safe and NMC-approved. The simple answer is: always enroll in a college recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Why NMC Approval Matters

NMC approval is essential for Indian students because only graduates from recognized colleges are eligible to appear for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), a prerequisite for practicing medicine in India. Admission to these colleges also requires qualifying NEET. Students who complete MBBS from unapproved institutions cannot legally practice in India.

NMC-Approved Medical Colleges in Russia

The following universities are recognized by the NMC for MBBS programs:

1. Altai State Medical University
2. Astrakhan State Medical University
3. Bashkir State Medical University
4. Belgorod State National Research University
5. Chechen State University
6. Chuvash State University named after I.N. Ulyanov
7. Crimean Federal University named after V.I. Vernadsky
8. Dagestan State Medical University
9. Far Eastern Federal University
10. Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
11. Irkutsk State Medical University
12. Ivanovo State Medical Academy
13. Izhevsk State Medical Academy
14. Kabardino-Balkarian State University
15. Kazan Federal (Volga) University
16. Kazan State Medical University
17. Kemerovo State Medical Academy
18. Kuban State Medical University
19. Kursk State Medical University
20. Mari State University
21. National Research Ogarev Mordovia State University
22. National Research Nuclear University “MIFI”
23. North Ossetian State Medical Academy
24. North-Eastern Federal University named after MK Ammosov
25. Northern State Medical University
26. Novosibirsk National Research State University
27. Omsk State Medical University
28. Orel State University
29. Orenburg State Medical University
30. Pacific State Medical University
31. Penza State University
32. Perm State Medical University named after E.A. Vagner
33. Privolzhsky Research Medical University
34. Pskov State University
35. Rostov State Medical University
36. Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov
37. Russian Peoples’ Friendship University
38. Ryazan State Medical University named after I.P. Pavlov
39. Saratov State Medical University
40. Siberian State Medical University
41. Smolensk State Medical University
42. St. Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy
43. Stavropol State Medical University
44. Tambov State University named after G.R. Derzhavin
45. The First Moscow State Medical University named after Sechenov
46. The First Saint-Petersburg State Medical University named after Pavlov
47. Tula State University
48. Tver State Medical University
49. Tyumen State Medical University
50. Ulyanovsk State University
51. Ural State Medical University
52. Volgograd State Medical University
53. Voronezh State Medical University named after N.N. Burdenko
54. Yaroslavl State Medical University

This list was shared in 2019 by the Indian Embassy in Moscow, though minor changes may have occurred since then. Students are advised to confirm directly with the institution whether it remains NMC-recognized before taking admission. The NMC can also be contacted for verification.