Best FMGE Pass Rate Universities in Russia 2026
Universities in Russia with the highest FMGE pass rates. Data from official NBE/NMC reports. Choose a university that maximizes your chances of clearing FMGE.
Reviewed by the iAMBBS medical admissions team•Last updated August 2026
The FMGE pass rate is the single most important metric when choosing an MBBS university abroad. This list ranks universities in Russia by their official FMGE pass rate from NBE/NMC data. A higher FMGE pass rate directly correlates with better clinical training and exam preparation support.
Among the 175 universities listed, 114 are NMC approved and 162 are government institutions. The highest FMGE pass rate is 40% at Tambov State University. Average annual fees are approximately $5,648 (₹4.8 lakhs).
How to Read FMGE Pass-Rate Data in Russia
FMGE (the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) is the screening test Indian students must clear to practise in India after MBBS in Russia. The universities above are ranked by FMGE pass rate — a strong indicator of how well an institution prepares students. But pass rate reflects the cohort as much as the university: a high rate signals good curriculum alignment, English-medium clinical teaching, and study culture.
Compare Top 50 of 175 Universities
| # | University | Fees / yr | 6-yr Total | FMGE % | NMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tambov State UniversityTambov, Russia | $4,556 (₹3.9L) | ₹23L | 40% (n=286) | Yes |
| 2 | Privolzhsky Research Medical UniversityNizhny Novgorod, Russia | $4,600 (₹3.9L) | ₹23L | 33% (n=119) | Yes |
| 3 | Smolensk State Medical UniversitySmolensk, Russia | $5,500 (₹4.7L) | ₹28L | 31% (n=876) | Yes |
| 4 | Orenburg State Medical UniversityOrenburg, Russia | $6,000 (₹5.1L) | ₹31L | 29% (n=209) | Yes |
| 5 | Crimea Federal University | $4,526 (₹3.8L) | ₹23L | 27% (n=1248) | Yes |
| 6 | Kaluga State University Medical Institute | $3,480 (₹3.0L) | ₹18L | 26% (n=254) | Yes |
| 7 | Bashkir State Medical UniversityUfa, Russia | $5,599 (₹4.8L) | ₹18L | 23% (n=81) | Yes |
| 8 | Stavropol State Medical UniversityStavropol, Russia | $4,800 (₹4.1L) | ₹24L | 22% (n=910) | Yes |
| 9 | Peoples Friendship University of RussiaMoscow, Russia | $11,000 (₹9.3L) | ₹56L | 22% (n=184) | Yes |
| 10 | Belgorod National Research UniversityBelgorod, Russia | $5,000 (₹4.3L) | ₹26L | 20% (n=95) | Yes |
| 11 | Tver State Medical UniversityTver, Russia | $4,778 (₹4.1L) | ₹24L | 19% (n=4238) | Yes |
| 12 | Kursk State Medical UniversityKursk, Russia | $6,397 (₹5.4L) | ₹33L | 17% (n=2315) | Yes |
| 13 | Kazan State Medical UniversityKazan, Russia | $7,941 (₹6.7L) | ₹40L | 17% (n=2199) | Yes |
| 14 | Voronezh State Medical UniversityVoronezh, Russia | $4,680 (₹4.0L) | ₹24L | 16% (n=379) | Yes |
| 15 | Volgograd State Medical UniversityVolgograd, Russia | $5,000 (₹4.3L) | ₹26L | 13% (n=4326) | Yes |
Showing top 15 by FMGE pass rate — NMC-approved universities with a real candidate cohort (n≥30, all-year NBE data) ranked first. Full details for all 175 universities below.
Tambov State University
Privolzhsky Research Medical University
Smolensk State Medical University
Orenburg State Medical University
Crimea Federal University
Kaluga State University Medical Institute
Bashkir State Medical University
Stavropol State Medical University
Peoples Friendship University of Russia
Belgorod National Research University
Tver State Medical University
Kursk State Medical University
Kazan State Medical University
Voronezh State Medical University
Volgograd State Medical University
Ryazan State Medical University
Saratov State Medical University
Nizhny Novgorod State Medical University
Dagestan State Medical University
Rostov State Medical University
Astrakhan State Medical University
Novosibirsk National Research State University
Saint Petersburg Pavlov Medical University
North Western State Medical University
Kuban State Medical University
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Saint Petersburg Pediatric Medical Academy
Samara State Medical University
St. Petersburg State Medical University
Moscow State Medical University
Russian State Medical University
Ivanovo State Medical Academy
Saint Petersburg Military Medical Academy
Kirov State Medical University
Astrakhan Medical College
Amurskaya Medical College
Altai State Medical University
Chelyabinsk Medical College
Irkutsk Medical College
Krasnodar Medical College
Saint Petersburg Oncology Institute
Kemerovo Medical Academy
Chuvash State Medical University
Central Institute Of Traumatology
Far Eastern Federal University Medical School
Moscow Dentistry Medical Institute
Far Eastern Federal University
Irkutsk Medical University
First Moscow State Medical University
Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
Why FMGE Pass Rates Vary So Much
Two universities in Russia can differ by 40+ percentage points in FMGE pass rate. The drivers are curriculum alignment with the Indian MBBS syllabus, whether clinical rotations happen in English, real hands-on hospital exposure, and how seriously each cohort prepares. Use the pass-rate ranking to shortlist, then confirm the specific university's most recent NBE data.
How to Apply for MBBS in Russia
Once you have shortlisted a university from the list above, the process is straightforward: confirm you have qualified NEET, prepare your documents (10th/12th mark sheets, NEET scorecard, passport), apply to the university, receive the admission/invitation letter, and process your student visa. iAMBBS provides free, honest guidance at every step — from matching your NEET score and budget to a university in Russia, through admission and visa, to arrival support.