Kyrgyzstan: 13 medical universities in Kyrgyzstan failed to obtain the mandatory state accreditation, which led Indian students to a state of panic, as many Indians were studying medicine in these universities and are now concerned about transferring their course to an accredited university.

The students who were studying in the non-accredited universities were already transferred to other accredited institutions. However, the Indian students are concerned about whether they will be able to appear for the FMGE test in India, which is necessary for any foreign medical graduate who wants to practice in the country.

According to the FMGE 2021 regulations, students have to complete their medical degree from one country and one institution only.

Furthermore, transfer between countries during MBBS may lead to ineligibility.

To reform medical education, the Kyrgyz government has implemented a new state accreditation system for all medical universities and colleges.

The Embassy of India in Bishkek released an advisory on June 8, noting that institutions had until June 1, 2026, to complete the process.

According to the reports, the regulation states that institutions that do not procure state accreditation will not be allowed to admit students or issue state-standard educational documents, and if an institution fails to complete the process, the education license for the said institute can also be cancelled.

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There are 13 Universities in Kyrgyzstan that couldn’t pass the state accreditation process according to the Indian Embassy advisory list:

• Avicenna International Medical University

• ADAM University

• Royal Metropolitan University (RMU)

• Altamimi International University

• Ala-Too International University

• International Medical University (IMU)

• Kyrgyz Medical and Dental Institute

• Salymbekov University

• Eurasian International University

• Bishkek International Medical Institute (BIMI)

• International University of Medicine and Science

• Central Asian International Medical University (CAIMU)

• Osh International Medical University

All the Medical Education institutions across Kyrgyzstan were covered under the state accreditation process.

According to the reports, the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan said that 24 institutions had applied for accreditation; however, only four received accreditation for six years, and seven institutions received it for only one year instead of the full course period of 6 years.  

The Kyrgyz authorities have made arrangements to move students from non-accredited universities to accredited institutions.

On August 3, 2026, the Ministry of Health in Kyrgyzstan issued a procedure for students to transfer from non-accredited universities. They also issued a list of identified institutions that were accredited and ready to accept students.

This month, Indian medical students and student associations are seeking urgent clarity on how the National Medical Commission (NMC) will evaluate their completed coursework and clinical training following academic transfers.

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The All Indian Medical Students’ Association Foreign Medical Student Wing, AIMSA FMSW, wrote to the External Affairs Minister, Dr Jaishankar, asking for the government to intervene in the matter.

“We are particularly concerned about reports that some students may be transferred to [universities where] accreditation is valid only for a limited period. This could expose students to further uncertainty. The issue may affect more than 2,000 Indian students and their families, who have invested significant financial resources in their medical education,” the letter stated.

According to the reports, many students visited the Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan regarding the problem; they were told that the embassy has already emailed the National Medical Commission and is waiting for a reply.

AIMSA has asked the minister to ensure that the affected students receive a legal and valid transfer mechanism, as well as a clarification from the NMC stating that the students who transferred to a different university will be eligible for the FMGE.

(Rh/ARC/MSM)