What is the cheapest NMC approved university?

Osh State Medical University in Kyrgyzstan is among the cheapest NMC approved options at around 2.5 lakh per year. Jalal Abad State Medical University is similarly priced. In Russia, Bashkir State Medical University and Orenburg State Medical University offer low fees with NMC recognition.

How do I verify NMC approval status?

Visit the official NMC website and check their list of recognized foreign medical institutions. The list is updated periodically so check the most recent version. Your admission counselor should also provide documentary proof of recognition before you apply.

Are cheap NMC approved universities good quality?

Quality varies regardless of price. Some affordable universities like Kazan Federal University have excellent FMGE pass rates above 35 percent. Others may have weaker results. Focus on FMGE performance data rather than assuming price indicates quality.

Can NMC approval be withdrawn after I join?

Yes NMC can withdraw recognition if a university fails to maintain standards. However established universities rarely face this issue. Choose universities that have been recognized for many years and have large numbers of Indian alumni to reduce this risk.

Should I choose NMC approved or cheaper non-approved?

Always choose NMC approved universities if you plan to practice in India. A non-recognized degree cannot be used professionally in India regardless of how affordable it was. The entire purpose of studying MBBS abroad is to return and practice medicine legally.

Do all NMC approved universities have same FMGE pass rate?

No, FMGE pass rates vary significantly from 10 percent to over 60 percent across NMC approved universities. Recognition only means the degree is valid for the exam. Your actual success depends on education quality at the specific university and your own preparation.

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Affordable NMC Approved Medical Colleges Abroad

Last updated: December 2024

100

Universities

100

NMC Approved

$1K - $15K

Annual Fees

Countries

Studying at an NMC approved university is essential for practicing medicine in India after graduation. However many students assume that recognized universities are expensive. The reality is quite different as several affordable options exist across multiple countries.

NMC recognition ensures your degree will be valid in India and you can appear for the FMGE licensing examination. Without this recognition even the cheapest MBBS degree becomes worthless for working in India. This page focuses specifically on budget friendly universities that hold valid NMC approval.

Russia dominates the affordable recognized university segment with over 40 NMC approved medical schools. Many of these charge under 4 lakh rupees per year in tuition with total 6 year costs between 25 to 35 lakhs. Decades of experience in training Indian doctors makes Russian universities a reliable choice.

Georgia offers fewer but excellent recognized options. Universities like Tbilisi State Medical University and European University are NMC approved and known for strong FMGE results. Total costs range from 28 to 38 lakhs which is competitive given their quality.

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have multiple recognized universities at even lower price points. While FMGE pass rates tend to be moderate these countries suit students with strict budget constraints who still want valid recognized degrees.

The list below shows NMC approved universities sorted by annual fees from lowest to highest. Each entry includes FMGE pass rate data to help you balance cost against outcomes.

NMC Recognized

All universities on this list are officially recognized by the National Medical Commission. Your degree will be valid for FMGE and practice in India.

Affordable Fees

Sorted by annual fees from lowest to highest. Compare costs easily and find the best value NMC approved universities.

Affordable NMC Approved Universities (100 total)

Sorted by annual fees - cheapest first. All universities are NMC recognized.

					NMC	WHO
Comilla Medical College	Comilla	$1,250 (₹1,04,375)	$21,300 (₹17,78,550)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kyrgyz State Technical University	Bishkek	$1,500 (₹1,25,250)	$19,200 (₹16,03,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1952	N/A
Samarkand State Medical Institute	Samarkand	$1,500 (₹1,25,250)	$19,200 (₹16,03,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vinnitsa National Medical University	city of Vinnytsia	$1,800 (₹1,50,300)	$26,400 (₹22,04,400)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Fergana State Medical Institute of Public Health	Fergana	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
American University of Central Asia	Bishkek	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1993	N/A
Termez Branch of Tashkent Medical Academy	Termez	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tashkent State Dental Institute	Tashkent	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Issyk-Kul State University	Kyrgyzstan	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1951	N/A
Kyrgyz National University	Bishkek	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1951	N/A
Osh State University	city of Osh	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#5500	1956	N/A
Asian Medical Institute	N/A	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
University of Central Asia	heart of Central Asia	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2000	N/A
Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University	Turkistan	$4,000 (₹3,34,000)	$36,600 (₹30,56,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1992	N/A
Kutaisi University	historic city of Kutaisi	$4,000 (₹3,34,000)	$46,200 (₹38,57,700)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Astana Medical University	capital city of Kazakhstan	$4,000 (₹3,34,000)	$36,600 (₹30,56,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1998	N/A
Ust-Kamenogorsk Medical College	Kazakhstan	$4,000 (₹3,34,000)	$36,600 (₹30,56,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kazakh National Medical University	Almaty	$4,000 (₹3,34,000)	$36,600 (₹30,56,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Poltava State Medical University	Poltava	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1900	N/A
Kyiv Medical University	capital city of Ukraine	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Perm State Medical University	Perm	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1916	N/A
Lviv National Medical University	Lviv	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bashkir State Medical University	Ufa	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#3585	1930	N/A
Bukovinian State Medical University	Chernivtsi	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1944	N/A
St. Petersburg State Medical University	St	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Crimean Federal University	Simferopol	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2014	N/A
Uzhhorod National University	Uzhhorod	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1945	N/A
Volgograd State Medical University	Volgograd	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#3112	1930	N/A
Kursk State Medical University	Kursk	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Odessa National Medical University	city of Odesa	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1907	N/A
Sumy State University	city of Sumy	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1948	N/A
National Pirogov Memorial Medical University	Vinnytsia	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Siberian State Medical University	Tomsk	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#3823	N/A	N/A
Saratov State Medical University	Saratov	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1909	N/A
National Academy of Medical Sciences	Kathmandu	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2004	N/A
Andijan State Medical Institute	Andijan	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$40,200 (₹33,56,700)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
College of Medical Sciences	Bharatpur	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1998	N/A
Kathmandu Medical College	Kathmandu	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1993	N/A
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center	Philippines	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1965	N/A
Zaporizhzhia State Medical University	Zaporizhzhia	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Silliman University	Dumaguete City	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1901	N/A
Tbilisi Medical Academy	Tbilisi	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$52,200 (₹43,58,700)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1918	N/A
De La Salle University	Manila	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1911	N/A
Gavar State University	Gavar	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1993	N/A
Kyrgyz Turkish Manas University	Bishkek	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$40,200 (₹33,56,700)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1995	N/A
American University of Armenia	Yerevan	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1991	N/A
Ateneo de Manila University	Philippines	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1859	N/A
Russian-Armenian University	Yerevan	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1997	N/A
Nepal Medical College	Kathmandu	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1998	N/A
Nazarbayev University School of Medicine	N/A	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#107	2011	N/A
Caucasus University	Tbilisi	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2004	N/A
Far Eastern University	Philippines	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1928	N/A
West Visayas State University	Iloilo City	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Eurasia International University	Yerevan	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1996	N/A
Cebu Institute Of Medicine Verified	N/A	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine	Kathmandu	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1972	N/A
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College	Dhaka	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1975	N/A
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#1427	1918	N/A
Dhaka Medical College	capital city of Bangladesh	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1946	N/A
Akaki Tsereteli State University	Kutaisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1938	N/A
East European University	Georgia	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ilia State University	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2006	N/A
International Black Sea University	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2001	N/A
Grigol Robakidze University	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1989	N/A
Georgian National University SEU	Ontario	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
European University	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1997	N/A
Tbilisi State Medical University	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#2949	1918	N/A
Rangpur Medical College	northern city of Rangpur	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1970	N/A
Caucasus School of Medicine	Caucasus region	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2015	N/A
Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College	Dhaka	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2001	N/A
David Tvildiani Medical University	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2001	N/A
Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1918	N/A
Chittagong Medical College	Chittagong	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1957	N/A
Harbin Medical University	Harbin	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1926	N/A
Shandong University School of Medicine	Jinan	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1911	N/A
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine	Shanghai	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1927	N/A
China Medical University	Shenyang	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1931	N/A
Wuhan University School of Medicine	Wuhan	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1943	N/A
Zhejiang University School of Medicine	Hangzhou	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1912	N/A
Sun Yat-sen University	Guangzhou	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1924	N/A
Sun Yat Sen University Revised	N/A	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nantong University Medical School	vibrant city of Nantong	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1912	N/A
Transilvania University of Brasov	Brasov	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1948	N/A
Ovidius University of Constanta	coastal city of Constanta	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1961	N/A
Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy	Timisoara	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy	Bucharest	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1856	N/A
University of Oradea	Oradea	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1961	N/A
University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova	Craiova	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1948	N/A
Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy	N/A	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1945	N/A
Titu Maiorescu University	Bucharest	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1991	N/A
Apollonia University of Iasi	Iasi	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1990	N/A
George Emil Palade University of Medicine	Targu Mures	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1990	N/A
Wroclaw Medical University	Wroclaw	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1945	N/A
Jagiellonian University Medical College	N/A	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Medical University of Warsaw	close proximity to the university and offer a variety of housing options	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1950	N/A
Warsaw Medical University	capital city of Poland	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1950	N/A
Medical University of Gdansk	Poland	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1945	N/A
Medical University in Katowice	Poland	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1949	N/A
Nicolaus Copernicus University	N/A	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1945	N/A
University of Georgia	Athens	$15,000 (₹12,52,500)	$112,200 (₹93,68,700)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A

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