NMC rules on online classes for foreign medical graduates: what the June 2026 FAQ says

What the NMC FAQ clarifies

On 8 June 2026, the NMC issued a 12-point FAQ that clarifies its public notice dated 18 March 2026. The FAQ does not create new eligibility. It explains how existing rules apply to foreign medical graduates (FMGs) who studied through online mode.

Online-mode study has to be compensated

According to the FAQ, any period of the medical course carried out through online mode must be compensated. State Medical Councils (SMCs) verify each case on its documents and decide whether the transcripts are sufficient. The FAQ states that each case is considered on its own merits.

What the FAQ does not do

• It does not apply retrospectively. Earlier actions, including internships already underway, are not affected.
• A compensation certificate alone does not guarantee registration. It is one document that the SMC considers.
• The FAQs do not create any right or relaxation beyond existing rules. If they conflict with the regulations, the regulations apply.

The 10-year limit

For admissions abroad after 2019, the FAQ says the MBBS course must be completed within 10 years of the date of admission, and FMGs must clear the FMG examination within 10 years of admission. Check your admission date against this limit early.

Extra clerkship in India

The FAQ says that students who completed compensation and internship abroad, and can document it, ordinarily do not need an additional clerkship in India. Exceptions apply where the regulations require one or the SMC finds deficiencies.

Sources

• National Medical Commission, Frequently Asked Questions on the Public Notice of 18.03.2026, reference U-15024/15/2024-UGMEB(Pt), dated 8 June 2026. Read the NMC document (PDF).

Questions to ask your university and SMC

• Which compensation documents will the SMC accept for my online-mode period?
• Does my admission date fall within the 10-year limit?
• Will I need an additional clerkship in India in my case?

हिंदी में सार

NMC ने 8 जून 2026 को एक FAQ जारी किया, जो 18 मार्च 2026 के सार्वजनिक नोटिस को स्पष्ट करता है। ऑनलाइन मोड में की गई पढ़ाई की अवधि की भरपाई (compensation) ज़रूरी बताई गई है, लेकिन हर मामले की जाँच राज्य medical council (SMC) अपने दस्तावेज़ों के आधार पर करती है। यह नियम पीछे की तारीख से लागू नहीं होता। Compensation certificate अपने आप में रजिस्ट्रेशन की गारंटी नहीं है। विदेश से MBBS करने वाले छात्र अपने एडमिशन की तारीख को 10 साल की सीमा के हिसाब से ज़रूर जाँच लें।