India’s embassy in Tashkent has issued an advisory to Indian students studying medicine in Uzbekistan, asking them to verify their university credentials before enrolling or continuing courses. The move follows complaints about potential breaches related to Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate rules. The embassy also cautions against admissions beyond university capacity and warns to scrutinize education consultants.
Doctors and faculty are urging the early rollout of the National Exit Test, NExT, to replace the current patchwork of assessments for medical graduates. The proposed exam is meant to set a single, uniform competence benchmark for future doctors while making evaluations more streamlined and clinically relevant, potentially reshaping how MBBS candidates are measured for readiness.
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NEET PG counselling for Round 3 has restarted with new registrations now open. The Medical Counselling Committee says additional seats have been made available for the 2025 academic year, giving eligible candidates another opportunity to apply and lock in choices. Candidates can report to colleges from February 4 to February 11, 2026 as per the revised schedule on MCC’s website.
More Indian medical aspirants are shifting to the Philippines, drawn by affordable tuition, a US-style curriculum, and practical clinical exposure. Schools like Davao Medical School Foundation have recently enrolled large batches of Indian graduates. With the Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupting regional education plans, the move is accelerating, reflecting a wider global chase for medical careers among Indian youth.
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