MBBS and medical degrees from Pakistan are not recognised in India: NMC

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• Apr 30, 2022 | Sourav Boruah

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Desk: "Any Indian national/overseas citizen of India who wants to take
admission in MBBS/BDS or comparable medical programme in any medical
institution of Pakistan shall not be eligible for appearing in FMGE or seeking
employment in India," according to the NMC.

color:#2E2E2E">Students considering pursuing a Bachelor of Medicine and
Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), or other medical
studies in Pakistan should be aware that the degrees awarded by the schools
there will not be recognised in India. In a statement, the National Medical
Commission (NMC) encouraged medical students not to travel to Pakistan to
pursue medical education.

color:#2E2E2E">The NMC states that "any Indian national/overseas citizen
of India who intends to take admission in MBBS/BDS or equivalent medical course
in any medical college of Pakistan shall not be eligible for appearing in FMGE
or seeking employment in India on the basis of educational qualifications
acquired in Pakistan, except those who had joined Pakistan degree
colleges/institutions before December 2018."

color:#2E2E2E">Meanwhile, migrants and their children who have been granted
Indian citizenship will be able to take the FMGE/NEXT exam and seek work in
India.

color:#2E2E2E"> Previously, it was stated that any Indian
national/overseas citizen who wishes to enrol in any degree college or
educational institution in Pakistan will be unable to pursue employment or
further studies in India based on educational qualifications obtained in
Pakistan. Such degrees, however, will be legitimate for migrants and their
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