Tashkent Advisory: NEET is Must, Embassy Flags Rogue Agents
Indian Embassy organised a counselling session for students in Tashkent (Image embassy on X)
Embassy flags overcrowded universities, misleading agents, and FMGL compliance failures as student complaints mount*
By AMIT KUMAR
New Delhi, April 4, 2026 — The Indian Embassy in Tashkent has issued a comprehensive advisory dated April 3, 2026, warning Indian medical students in Uzbekistan about unscrupulous education consultants, universities admitting students beyond their capacity, and the non-negotiable requirement of NEET qualification before seeking admission abroad.
The advisory, addressed directly to the Indian student community in Uzbekistan, comes amid a sharp rise in Indian students choosing Uzbekistan for MBBS education — a trend the Embassy says has brought with it a proliferation of unverified universities and predatory agents.
NEET Is Non-Negotiable
The Embassy was unambiguous on one point. “NEET qualification is mandatory. If anyone tells you otherwise, it is incorrect. Do not jeopardize your future by bypassing this requirement,” the advisory states, confirming reports that some students are being admitted without having cleared the exam.
For an Indian student’s foreign medical degree to be valid for practice back home, the Embassy outlined strict Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) conditions set by the National Medical Commission: a minimum 54 months of education at a single institution, a 12-month internship at the same university, clinical training that cannot be split across countries, and English as the mandatory medium of instruction.
Three Universities Under Scrutiny
The Embassy confirmed it has received complaints regarding Samarkand State Medical University, Bukhara State Medical Institute, and Tashkent State Medical University for admitting Indian students beyond their sanctioned capacity, alongside complaints about accommodation, girls’ hostels, and agent malpractice. The Embassy clarified that the NMC advisory dated April 1, 2026 is not a ban on these institutions but an alert, and discussions are underway to reduce intake and ensure clinical exposure. The Termez Branch of Tashkent State Medical University faces a separate investigation following student complaints of FMGL violations.
Consultants Put on Notice
Education Consultants have been directed to submit full details to the Embassy including student numbers, university agreements, PAN Card, GSTIN, TAN, and itemised fee structures. Students are advised to independently verify all information and ensure contracts are all-inclusive with no hidden fees.
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