{"id":6492,"date":"2026-02-28T11:57:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T11:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/?p=6492"},"modified":"2026-02-28T11:57:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T11:57:33","slug":"nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"NMC 2026 Guidelines: Everything Ahmedabad Parents Need to Know Before Applying for MBBS Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#The_%E2%80%9CBig_Bang%E2%80%9D_Change_Why_the_NMC_2026_Guidelines_Are_a_Shake-Up\" >The &#8220;Big Bang&#8221; Change: Why the NMC 2026 Guidelines Are a Shake-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#The_FET_The_Gatekeeper_You_Cant_Ignore\" >The FET: The Gatekeeper You Can\u2019t Ignore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#NEET_is_Non-Negotiable_Despite_What_Anyone_Tells_You\" >NEET is Non-Negotiable (Despite What Anyone Tells You)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#The_Internship_Trap_Why_You_Cant_Come_Back_to_Ahmedabad_Early\" >The Internship Trap: Why You Can\u2019t Come Back to Ahmedabad Early<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#Myth_vs_Fact_The_Ahmedabad_Edition\" >Myth vs. Fact: The Ahmedabad Edition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#Country-by-Country_Reality_Check_2026_Edition\" >Country-by-Country Reality Check (2026 Edition)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#The_Financial_Math_Is_it_Still_Worth_It\" >The Financial Math: Is it Still Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#5-Step_Action_Plan_for_Ahmedabad_Parents_2026-27_Cycle\" >5-Step Action Plan for Ahmedabad Parents (2026-27 Cycle)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#FAQ_NMC_2026_Guidelines_for_Ahmedabad_Parents\" >FAQ: NMC 2026 Guidelines for Ahmedabad Parents<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#1_Is_NEET_compulsory_for_MBBS_abroad_in_2026\" >1. Is NEET compulsory for MBBS abroad in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#2_What_is_the_new_FET_exam\" >2. What is the new FET exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#3_Can_my_child_do_their_internship_in_Ahmedabad_after_studying_abroad\" >3. Can my child do their internship in Ahmedabad after studying abroad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#4_Which_countries_are_safe_for_MBBS_under_the_new_rules\" >4. Which countries are safe for MBBS under the new rules?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#5_What_happens_if_my_child_fails_the_FET\" >5. What happens if my child fails the FET?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#6_Is_MBBS_in_the_Philippines_allowed_under_NMC_2026\" >6. Is MBBS in the Philippines allowed under NMC 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#7_My_daughter_is_a_pure_vegetarian_Will_she_survive_in_RussiaGeorgia\" >7. My daughter is a pure vegetarian. Will she survive in Russia\/Georgia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#8_What_is_the_difference_between_FMGE_and_NExT\" >8. What is the difference between FMGE and NExT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#The_Eduwisor_Promise_Why_We_Are_Different\" >The Eduwisor Promise: Why We Are Different<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/blog\/nmc-2026-guidelines-everything-ahmedabad-parents-need-to-know-before-applying-for-mbbs-abroad\/#Conclusion_The_Window_is_Narrower_But_Its_Still_Open\" >Conclusion: The Window is Narrower, But It&#8217;s Still Open<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>NMC 2026 Guidelines for Ahmedabad Students <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The chaos in the Kavkaz region isn&#8217;t just a headline on your LED TV in the living room in Ahmedabad. It\u2019s a direct threat to your child\u2019s medical degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was on a call last week with a parent from the Satellite area. His son is in his final year at a university in a country I\u2019d rather not name. The university is in a war zone. Literally. Classes are online. Labs are a joke. And now, the National Medical Commission (NMC) is saying that if you didn\u2019t do <em>physical<\/em> attendance for your entire course, your degree might not be valid for the NExT exam. This father spent nearly 45 lakhs, and his son might come back with a piece of paper that\u2019s worthless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is the reality of the NMC 2026 Guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at Eduwisor, our Mumbai headquarters has been dissecting every line of the new regulations since they dropped. And honestly? The days of &#8220;just go abroad, beta&#8221; are dead. You can\u2019t rely on the same agent who sent your neighbor\u2019s kid to a dubious college in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re reading this from Ahmedabad, Surat, or Vadodara, this guide is your blueprint. We aren&#8217;t going to sugarcoat it. We are going to tell you exactly how the NMC 2026 guidelines work, what the new FET exam is, and\u2014most importantly\u2014how your child can still navigate this maze and come out as a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s cut through the noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_%E2%80%9CBig_Bang%E2%80%9D_Change_Why_the_NMC_2026_Guidelines_Are_a_Shake-Up\"><\/span><strong>The &#8220;Big Bang&#8221; Change: Why the NMC 2026 Guidelines Are a Shake-Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For years, the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE)\u2014affectionately (or rather, hatefully) known as the &#8220;MCI Screening Test&#8221;\u2014had a passing rate that hovered around 15-20% . Think about that. For every 100 students who spent 30-50 lakhs abroad, 80 would fail and end up driving taxis or preparing for years in Kota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NMC finally lost its patience. They realized that universities in countries like Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and even parts of Russia were admitting Indian students with zero infrastructure. We are talking about colleges with no patients, no faculty, and labs that exist only in brochures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NMC Guidelines 2026 are designed to fix this. They\u2019ve built a wall at the <em>entrance<\/em>, not just the exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_FET_The_Gatekeeper_You_Cant_Ignore\"><\/span><strong>The FET: The Gatekeeper You Can\u2019t Ignore<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember the name: FET (Foreign Eligibility Test) .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the nuclear bomb of the new guidelines. Forget what you heard about just needing 50% in PCB and a NEET score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Old Way: Qualify NEET -> Go Abroad -> Come Back -> Face FMGE (where 80% fail).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 2026 Way: Qualify NEET -> Pass FET -> Go Abroad -> Come Back -> Face NExT (which replaces FMGE).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What exactly is FET?<br>It\u2019s not a 12th-standard biology quiz. The FET syllabus is based on the Indian MBBS first-year curriculum\u2014Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochemistry . The NMC wants to ensure that before you fly 6 hours and 45 minutes from Ahmedabad to Vietnam or Tbilisi, you actually have the brainpower to handle medical school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Take: If your child is scraping by with 50-60% in PCB and a borderline NEET score, they will likely fail FET. It\u2019s that simple. Don&#8217;t blame the consultant when it happens. The NMC is explicitly blocking students who aren&#8217;t ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEET_is_Non-Negotiable_Despite_What_Anyone_Tells_You\"><\/span><strong>NEET is Non-Negotiable (Despite What Anyone Tells You)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I heard an agent in Ahmedabad telling a parent last month, &#8220;NEET score doesn&#8217;t matter for admission in Georgia.&#8221; Technically, the <em>university<\/em> might admit you without it. But the NMC 2026 guidelines are crystal clear: Without a valid NEET score, you cannot get an Eligibility Certificate from the NMC .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have that certificate, you are not eligible to sit for the licensing exam (NExT) when you return. You will hold a foreign degree that is essentially a wall decoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child must register for NEET, appear, and secure the 50th percentile (40th for reserved categories).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Internship_Trap_Why_You_Cant_Come_Back_to_Ahmedabad_Early\"><\/span><strong>The Internship Trap: Why You Can\u2019t Come Back to Ahmedabad Early<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the rule that breaks hearts. And it breaks them right here at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rule: Your child must complete their Compulsory Rotating Internship (CRI) at the <em>same<\/em> foreign institute where they studied, for a full 12 months .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Old Habit: For years, Gujarati students would finish their 4.5 years of academics abroad and then rush back. They\u2019d try to do their internship at Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad, or a private hospital in Vadodara. &#8220;Save money,&#8221; they&#8217;d say. &#8220;Be close to home,&#8221; they&#8217;d think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 Reality: The NMC is rejecting those degrees. If your degree certificate says you graduated in May, and your internship certificate is from an Indian hospital in June, the NMC sees a gap and cries foul. They want proof that you handled patients in the country where you studied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Real Example: Last year, we had a student who studied in the Philippines. He came back after his academics and did his internship in Gandhinagar. When he applied for his FMGE (now NExT) eligibility, the NMC sent his file back. He now has to find a way to get a 12-month internship <em>in the Philippines<\/em> to validate his degree. It\u2019s a logistical nightmare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Myth_vs_Fact_The_Ahmedabad_Edition\"><\/span><strong>Myth vs. Fact: The Ahmedabad Edition<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s bust some myths that are probably floating around your WhatsApp University group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Myth<\/td><td>Fact<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;My son can do MBBS in Nepal without NEET.&#8221;<\/td><td>Fact: For Indian students, Nepal admission is strictly through NEET scores. The NMC treats Nepal like any other foreign country now.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;The FMGE is going to be easy to pass.&#8221;<\/td><td>Fact: FMGE is dead. It\u2019s been replaced by NExT, which is designed to be on par with the final MBBS exams in India. It\u2019s tougher, not easier .<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;If the agent says the university is NMC-approved, it\u2019s fine.&#8221;<\/td><td>Fact: NMC updates its list every year. A university approved in 2020 might be blacklisted in 2026 due to poor infrastructure or failure to meet the new 12-month internship rule. You must verify the 2026 list.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#8220;We can pay a donation to adjust the FET score.&#8221;<\/td><td>Fact: Absolutely false. The FET will be a standardized computer-based test. There is no &#8220;quota&#8221; or &#8220;management seat&#8221; to bypass it. If anyone promises this, run.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Country-by-Country_Reality_Check_2026_Edition\"><\/span><strong>Country-by-Country Reality Check (2026 Edition)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, where can your child go? Based on our data from Eduwisor\u2019s counselling sessions and the latest NMC data, here\u2019s the ground reality for the 2026 batch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Russia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reality: Historically popular. FMGE passing % varies wildly (19% to 56% depending on uni) . Clinical exposure is good in top universities like Kazan. Heads up: The Indian mess at Kazan Federal serves fresh Aloo Parathas on Tuesdays. It sounds trivial, but for a homesick 18-year-old from Ahmedabad, that familiarity is a lifesaver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reality: Rising star. High FMGE passing % (Tbilisi State Medical University boasts over 80% in some years) . Strict European-style curriculum. Fees slightly higher, but worth it for the safety and quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Kyrgyzstan\/Kazakhstan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reality: <em>High Risk\/High Scrutiny.<\/em> Many universities here are under the NMC microscope. If you choose these, you must ensure the specific university has a functional hospital with at least 80% bed occupancy. The NMC has shut down colleges in India for less .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Vietnam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reality: Emerging favorite for Gujaratis. Direct flights from Ahmedabad (6 hours 45 mins) . Huge vegetarian food availability. Total package (fees + hostel) can be as low as \u20b933 Lakhs . But, ensure the medium of instruction is strictly English and the university is on the NMC&#8217;s 2026 list.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Financial_Math_Is_it_Still_Worth_It\"><\/span><strong>The Financial Math: Is it Still Worth It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s talk money. A private medical college in India will easily set you back \u20b91 Crore to \u20b91.5 Crore in tuition alone, plus &#8220;donations.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abroad, you&#8217;re looking at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vietnam: \u20b933 &#8211; 47 Lakhs (Total Package)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Russia: \u20b920 &#8211; 40 Lakhs (Tuition)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Georgia: \u20b925 &#8211; 40 Lakhs (Tuition)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But here is the new math from Eduwisor. Under the NMC 2026 Guidelines, the cheapest university is not the best university. You have to factor in the &#8220;NExT Passing Percentage.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If University A costs \u20b930 Lakhs but has a 15% pass rate, and University B costs \u20b945 Lakhs but has an 80% pass rate\u2014University B is actually the bargain. Because the cost of failure (wasted time, lost years, mental health) is incalculable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Step_Action_Plan_for_Ahmedabad_Parents_2026-27_Cycle\"><\/span><strong>5-Step Action Plan for Ahmedabad Parents (2026-27 Cycle)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop panicking. Start planning. Here is your roadmap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Lock NEET 2026 (The Non-Negotiable)<br>Focus everything on NEET 2026. Not just &#8220;qualifying,&#8221; but scoring well. A score above 450 will give your child the confidence to tackle FET later .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Wait for the FET Notification<br>The NMC will release the official FET notification. Do not pay a single rupee to any university until the FET is cleared. If you pay and your child fails FET, you will be fighting for refunds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: Cross-Verify the University (Don&#8217;t Trust the Brochure)<br>Go to the official NMC website. Download the &#8220;List of Recognized Medical Institutions&#8221; for 2026 . If the university is not on that list, it doesn&#8217;t matter how shiny the building looks in the photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4: Ask the Hard Questions<br>When you speak to us at Eduwisor, or any other consultant, ask these specifically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;What is the exact NExT pass percentage for Indian students from this college over the last 3 years?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Is the 12-month internship guaranteed on campus, or do students have to arrange it themselves?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Is the medium of instruction strictly English for all 6 years?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 5: Prepare for Departure (Logistics)<br>Once the FET is cleared and the admission is confirmed, book that flight from Ahmedabad. For Vietnam, you&#8217;re looking at a direct connectivity via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur. For Russia, you might transit via Delhi or Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_NMC_2026_Guidelines_for_Ahmedabad_Parents\"><\/span><strong>FAQ: NMC 2026 Guidelines for Ahmedabad Parents<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the questions we get in our Zoom calls every single day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_NEET_compulsory_for_MBBS_abroad_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>1. Is NEET compulsory for MBBS abroad in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, absolutely. Without a qualifying NEET score, you cannot secure an Eligibility Certificate from the NMC, and you will be permanently ineligible to practice in India .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_the_new_FET_exam\"><\/span><strong>2. 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Is MBBS in the Philippines allowed under NMC 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, it is allowed, but you must be careful. The Philippines follows a US-style curriculum. You need to ensure the specific university&#8217;s MD program is recognized as equivalent to an Indian MBBS and that the total course duration meets the NMC&#8217;s 54-month academic requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_My_daughter_is_a_pure_vegetarian_Will_she_survive_in_RussiaGeorgia\"><\/span><strong>7. My daughter is a pure vegetarian. Will she survive in Russia\/Georgia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. This is the number one concern for Jain and Patel families from Gujarat. Most top-tier universities now have dedicated Indian messes. In Tbilisi, you can get Gatte ki Sabzi. In Kazan, as mentioned, Aloo Paratha. We vet the food situation personally before recommending a university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_is_the_difference_between_FMGE_and_NExT\"><\/span><strong>8. What is the difference between FMGE and NExT?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FMGE is being phased out. NExT (National Exit Test) will serve a dual purpose: it will be the licensing exam to practice in India (replacing FMGE for foreign graduates) and the entrance exam for postgraduate studies (replacing NEET-PG) .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Eduwisor_Promise_Why_We_Are_Different\"><\/span><strong>The Eduwisor Promise: Why We Are Different<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Look, there are a hundred consultants in Ahmedabad alone. They will show you glossy brochures, promise you the moon, and collect their commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are different. At Eduwisor, we are India&#8217;s most transparent and trusted medical consultancy because we operate on a simple principle: We want your child to pass NExT, not just get an admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team in Mumbai and our local offices are obsessed with data. We track the FMGE\/NExT passing percentages of every single university. We have direct tie-ups with universities that have proven track records, not the ones that pay us the highest commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you come to us, you get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct University Tie-Ups: No middlemen, no hidden fees. 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It means when your child finally puts on that white coat in Ahmedabad or Mumbai after clearing NExT, they will be a doctor worthy of the title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not about finding the cheapest option anymore. It\u2019s about finding the <em>smartest<\/em> path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t navigate this alone. The rules are too complex, and the stakes are too high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eduwisor.com\/country.php?id=Georgia\">Eduwisor<\/a>&nbsp;always guides students toward the right path with an unbiased approach. You can follow us on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCS3GhdRRg0wQQ3LhYgr1OBw\">&nbsp;Youtube<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/eduwisor.consultancy\/\">&nbsp;Facebook<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eduwisor\/\">&nbsp;Instagram<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eduwisor\">&nbsp;Twitter<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/eduwisor-education-consultancy\/\">&nbsp;Linkedin<\/a>. 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