Around 430 foreign medical graduates in Maharashtra remain unable to practice despite clearing FMGE and meeting NMC norms. Students allege delays and lack of clarity from the Maharashtra Medical Council, prompting concerns over transparency and calls for faster registration.

Mumbai, April 3: Hundreds of foreign medical graduates in Maharashtra remain unable to practice medicine despite meeting all eligibility criteria, raising concerns over delays and inconsistency in regulatory implementation. They allege that they are still awaiting permanent registration from the Maharashtra Medical Council.

Graduates allege delay in MMC registration

Dr. Rachita Dinesh Kurmi, who completed her MBBS from Shandong University’s Cheeloo College of Medicine in China, is among many graduates awaiting registration. She alleged that the MMC is not fully implementing guidelines issued by the National Medical Commission, resulting in delays.

Like many Indian students studying abroad, Dr. Kurmi faced significant challenges during her education, including disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. She cleared the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination in January 2026, completed a one-year internship overseas, and fulfilled all requirements set by the NMC. According to Dr. Kurmi, there are around 430 students who are waiting for permanent registration.