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NMC Approved Universities in Kazakhstan 2026

Complete list of NMC approved medical universities in Kazakhstan for MBBS 2026. Verified recognition status, fees, FMGE pass rates, and admission details for Indian students.

Reviewed by the iAMBBS medical admissions teamLast updated July 2026

24
Universities
24
NMC Approved
$5.3K
Avg Fees/yr
Top FMGE

All medical universities in Kazakhstan that are approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India. NMC approval is mandatory for Indian students who want to practice medicine in India after completing MBBS abroad. Only graduates from NMC-approved universities can appear for the FMGE/NExT examination.

Why NMC Approval Matters for MBBS in Kazakhstan

For any Indian student, NMC approval is the single most important filter when choosing a medical university in Kazakhstan. The National Medical Commission (NMC) only lets graduates of approved foreign universities sit the FMGE/NExT screening test and register to practise in India. A degree from a non-approved university in Kazakhstan, however good the campus looks, cannot be used to practise medicine in India — so this list only includes universities recognised for Indian students.

Compare All 24 Universities

NMC Approved Universities in Kazakhstan 2026 — fees, FMGE pass rate and recognition compared
#UniversityFees / yr6-yr TotalFMGE %NMC
1West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical UniversityRepublic of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan$4,500 (₹3.8L)₹23LYes
2North Kazakhstan State UniversityPetropavl, Kazakhstan$5,233 (₹4.4L)₹27LYes
3Ust-Kamenogorsk Medical CollegeUst-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan$4,917 (₹4.2L)₹25LYes
4Atyrau Medical Institute$3,200 (₹2.7L)₹16LYes
5Semey Medical UniversitySemey, Kazakhstan$5,500 (₹4.7L)₹28LYes
6Nur-Sultan Medical CollegeNur-Sultan, Kazakhstan$3,500 (₹3.0L)₹18LYes
7Akmola State Medical AcademyNur-Sultan, Kazakhstan$4,000 (₹3.4L)₹20LYes
8Al-Farabi Kazakh National UniversityAlmaty, Kazakhstan$5,233 (₹4.4L)₹27LYes
9West Kazakhstan State Medical UniversityOral, Kazakhstan$5,233 (₹4.4L)₹27LYes
10Kokshetau State UniversityKokshetau, Kazakhstan$4,600 (₹3.9L)₹23LYes
11Kostanay State Medical UniversityKostanay, Kazakhstan$5,800 (₹4.9L)₹30LYes
12Syrym Datov Kazakh Medical UniversityKazakhstan, Kazakhstan$5,800 (₹4.9L)₹30LYes
13Semey Medical CollegeSemey, Kazakhstan$5,500 (₹4.7L)₹28LYes
14Central Asian UniversityAlmaty, Kazakhstan$3,750 (₹3.2L)₹19LYes
15JSC National Scientific Medical CenterAlmaty, Kazakhstan$6,817 (₹5.8L)₹35LYes

Showing top 15 by ranking. Full details for all 24 universities below.

West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical University campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

West Kazakhstan Marat Ospanov State Medical University

Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
6 Years
500+ Indians
Est. 1937
Annual Fees$4,500 (₹3.8L)
Total Cost₹23L
North Kazakhstan State University campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

North Kazakhstan State University

Petropavl, Kazakhstan
6 Years
Est. 1937
Annual Fees$5,233 (₹4.5L)
Total Cost₹27L
Ust-Kamenogorsk Medical College campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Ust-Kamenogorsk Medical College

Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
6 Years
650+ Indians
Est. 1955
Annual Fees$4,917 (₹4.2L)
Total Cost₹25L
Atyrau Medical Institute campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Atyrau Medical Institute

Kazakhstan
6 Years
Est. 2004
Annual Fees$3,200 (₹2.7L)
Total Cost₹16L
Semey Medical University campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Semey Medical University

Semey, Kazakhstan
6 Years
500+ Indians
Est. 1953
Annual Fees$5,500 (₹4.7L)
Total Cost₹28L
Nur-Sultan Medical College campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Nur-Sultan Medical College

Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
6 Years
200+ Indians
Est. 1964
Annual Fees$3,500 (₹3.0L)
Total Cost₹18L
Akmola State Medical Academy campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Akmola State Medical Academy

Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan
6 Years
5000+ Indians
Est. 1964
Annual Fees$4,000 (₹3.4L)
Total Cost₹20L
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

Almaty, Kazakhstan
6 Years
500+ Indians
Est. 1934
Annual Fees$5,233 (₹4.5L)
Total Cost₹27L
West Kazakhstan State Medical University campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

West Kazakhstan State Medical University

Oral, Kazakhstan
6 Years
500+ Indians
Est. 1937
Annual Fees$5,233 (₹4.5L)
Total Cost₹27L
Kokshetau State University campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Kokshetau State University

Kokshetau, Kazakhstan
6 Years
500+ Indians
Est. 1962
Annual Fees$4,600 (₹3.9L)
Total Cost₹23L
Kostanay State Medical University campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Kostanay State Medical University

Kostanay, Kazakhstan
6 Years
5000+ Indians
Est. 1930
Annual Fees$5,800 (₹4.9L)
Total Cost₹30L
Syrym Datov Kazakh Medical University campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Syrym Datov Kazakh Medical University

Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan
6 Years
5000+ Indians
Est. 1930
Annual Fees$5,800 (₹4.9L)
Total Cost₹30L
Semey Medical College campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Semey Medical College

Semey, Kazakhstan
6 Years
500+ Indians
Est. 1953
Annual Fees$5,500 (₹4.7L)
Total Cost₹28L
Central Asian University campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Central Asian University

Almaty, Kazakhstan
6 Years
500+ Indians
Est. 2016
Annual Fees$3,750 (₹3.2L)
Total Cost₹19L
JSC National Scientific Medical Center campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

JSC National Scientific Medical Center

Almaty, Kazakhstan
6 Years
750+ Indians
Est. 1930
Annual Fees$6,817 (₹5.8L)
Total Cost₹35L
Medical University Alatau campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Medical University Alatau

Almaty, Kazakhstan
6 Years
750+ Indians
Est. 1930
Annual Fees$6,817 (₹5.8L)
Total Cost₹35L
Kazakh National Medical University campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Kazakh National Medical University

Almaty, Kazakhstan
6 Years
750+ Indians
Est. 1934
Annual Fees$6,817 (₹5.8L)
Total Cost₹35L
Kazakhstani Medical Institute campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Kazakhstani Medical Institute

Karaganda, Kazakhstan
6 Years
750+ Indians
Est. 1930
Annual Fees$7,094 (₹6.0L)
Total Cost₹36L
Kostanay Medical Academy campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Kostanay Medical Academy

Shymkent, Kazakhstan
6 Years
300+ Indians
Est. 1979
Annual Fees$5,567 (₹4.7L)
Total Cost₹28L
International Kazakh-Turkish University campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

International Kazakh-Turkish University

Shymkent, Kazakhstan
6 Years
5000+ Indians
Annual Fees$5,233 (₹4.5L)
Total Cost₹27L
Almaty Medical College campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Almaty Medical College

Almaty, Kazakhstan
6 Years
750+ Indians
Est. 1996
Annual Fees$6,817 (₹5.8L)
Total Cost₹35L
Kazakhstan-Russian Medical University campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Kazakhstan-Russian Medical University

Almaty, Kazakhstan
6 Years
Annual FeesContact
Total Cost₹179L
Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan Medical Institute campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Kyrgyzstan-Kazakhstan Medical Institute

Almaty, Kazakhstan
6 Years
Annual FeesContact
Total Cost₹179L
Atyrau State University campus
🇰🇿Kazakhstan
NMC
WHO

Atyrau State University

Atyrau, Kazakhstan
6 Years
Annual FeesContact
Total CostContact

How to Verify NMC Approval Yourself

Never rely on an agent's word alone. Check the university's current status directly on the official NMC portal (nmc.org.in) and confirm it is also listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). Recognition can change year to year, so verify for your intended admission year before paying any fee. The universities below are compiled from NMC/WDOMS data, but a final self-check on nmc.org.in is always the safest step.

NMC Approval vs FMGE Success — Not the Same Thing

NMC approval only means you are eligible to appear for FMGE/NExT — it does not guarantee you will pass. Pass rates vary widely between approved universities in Kazakhstan, so after confirming approval, compare each university's actual FMGE pass-rate record and clinical training before deciding. Approval is the gate; FMGE performance is the outcome that matters for your career.

How to Apply for MBBS in Kazakhstan

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 Kazakhstan, through admission and visa, to arrival support.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does NMC approved mean for MBBS in Kazakhstan?
It means the National Medical Commission of India recognises the university, so its Indian graduates can take the FMGE/NExT exam and register to practise medicine in India. Without NMC approval, a foreign MBBS cannot be used to practise in India.
How do I check if a university in Kazakhstan is NMC approved?
Verify on the official NMC website (nmc.org.in) and confirm the university is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). Do this for your specific admission year, since recognition can change.
Is NMC approval enough to guarantee I can practise in India?
No. NMC approval makes you eligible to sit FMGE/NExT, but you must also clear that exam, complete the required internship, and register with a state medical council. Approval is necessary but not sufficient.
Do all universities in Kazakhstan on this list accept NEET-qualified students?
Yes. Every NMC-approved university requires Indian students to have qualified NEET before admission, as mandated by NMC. There is no minimum NEET score beyond the qualifying cutoff for most universities.