Best FMGE Pass Rate Universities in Russia 2026
Universities in Russia with the highest FMGE pass rates. Data from official NBE/NMC reports. Choose a university that maximizes your chances of clearing FMGE.
Reviewed by the iAMBBS medical admissions team•Last updated July 2026
The FMGE pass rate is the single most important metric when choosing an MBBS university abroad. This list ranks universities in Russia by their official FMGE pass rate from NBE/NMC data. A higher FMGE pass rate directly correlates with better clinical training and exam preparation support.
Among the 174 universities listed, 94 are NMC approved and 161 are government institutions. The highest FMGE pass rate is 100% at Belgorod State University. Average annual fees are approximately $5,649 (₹4.8 lakhs).
How to Read FMGE Pass-Rate Data in Russia
FMGE (the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) is the screening test Indian students must clear to practise in India after MBBS in Russia. The universities above are ranked by FMGE pass rate — a strong indicator of how well an institution prepares students. But pass rate reflects the cohort as much as the university: a high rate signals good curriculum alignment, English-medium clinical teaching, and study culture.
Compare Top 50 of 174 Universities
| # | University | Fees / yr | 6-yr Total | FMGE % | NMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgorod State University | $4,900 (₹4.2L) | ₹25L | 100% | Yes |
| 2 | Tambov State University | $4,556 (₹3.9L) | ₹23L | 34% | Yes |
| 3 | Privolzhsky Research Medical UniversityNizhny Novgorod, Russia | $4,600 (₹3.9L) | ₹23L | 29% | — |
| 4 | Kaluga State University Medical Institute | $3,480 (₹3.0L) | ₹18L | 25% | — |
| 5 | Peoples Friendship University of Russia | $11,000 (₹9.3L) | ₹56L | 25% | Yes |
| 6 | Orenburg State Medical UniversityOrenburg, Russia | $6,000 (₹5.1L) | ₹31L | 24% | — |
| 7 | Smolensk State Medical UniversitySmolensk, Russia | $5,500 (₹4.7L) | ₹28L | 24% | — |
| 8 | Kazan State Medical UniversityKazan, Russia | $7,941 (₹6.7L) | ₹40L | 24% | Yes |
| 9 | Saratov State Medical UniversitySaratov, Russia | $4,500 (₹3.8L) | ₹23L | 22% | — |
| 10 | Belgorod National Research UniversityBelgorod, Russia | $5,000 (₹4.3L) | ₹26L | 20% | — |
| 11 | Bashkir State Medical UniversityUfa, Russia | $5,599 (₹4.8L) | ₹18L | 18% | — |
| 12 | Kursk State Medical UniversityKursk, Russia | $6,397 (₹5.4L) | ₹33L | 18% | Yes |
| 13 | Volgograd State Medical UniversityVolgograd, Russia | $5,000 (₹4.3L) | ₹26L | 15% | Yes |
| 14 | Saint Petersburg Pavlov Medical UniversitySaint Petersburg, Russia | $11,600 (₹9.9L) | ₹59L | 13% | — |
| 15 | Ryazan State Medical University | $4,500 (₹3.8L) | ₹23L | 13% | — |
Showing top 15 by ranking. Full details for all 174 universities below.
Belgorod State University
Tambov State University
Privolzhsky Research Medical University
Kaluga State University Medical Institute
Peoples Friendship University of Russia
Orenburg State Medical University
Smolensk State Medical University
Kazan State Medical University
Saratov State Medical University
Belgorod National Research University
Bashkir State Medical University
Kursk State Medical University
Volgograd State Medical University
Saint Petersburg Pavlov Medical University
Ryazan State Medical University
Tver State Medical University
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Novosibirsk National Research State University
Rostov State Medical University
Samara State Medical University
Moscow State Medical University
Voronezh State Medical University
Dagestan State Medical University
Kuban State Medical University
North Western State Medical University
Russian State Medical University
Saint Petersburg Pediatric Medical Academy
Ivanovo State Medical Academy
Saint Petersburg Military Medical Academy
Kemerovo Medical Academy
Astrakhan Medical College
Amurskaya Medical College
Astrakhan State Medical University
Altai State Medical University
Chelyabinsk Medical College
Krasnodar Medical College
Saint Petersburg Oncology Institute
Central Institute Of Traumatology
Chuvash State Medical University
Crimea Federal University
Far Eastern Federal University Medical School
Far Eastern Federal University
First Moscow State Medical University
Irkutsk Medical University
Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
Gelendjik Medical Institute
Institute Of Oncology Moscow
Kalmyk State University
Kamchatka Medical College
Irkutsk Medical College
Why FMGE Pass Rates Vary So Much
Two universities in Russia can differ by 40+ percentage points in FMGE pass rate. The drivers are curriculum alignment with the Indian MBBS syllabus, whether clinical rotations happen in English, real hands-on hospital exposure, and how seriously each cohort prepares. Use the pass-rate ranking to shortlist, then confirm the specific university's most recent NBE data.
How to Apply for MBBS in Russia
Once you have shortlisted a university from the list above, the process is straightforward: confirm you have qualified NEET, prepare your documents (10th/12th mark sheets, NEET scorecard, passport), apply to the university, receive the admission/invitation letter, and process your student visa. iAMBBS provides free, honest guidance at every step — from matching your NEET score and budget to a university in Russia, through admission and visa, to arrival support.