NMC Approved Universities in Russia 2026
Complete list of NMC approved medical universities in Russia for MBBS 2026. Verified recognition status, fees, FMGE pass rates, and admission details for Indian students.
Reviewed by the iAMBBS medical admissions team•Last updated July 2026
All medical universities in Russia 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.
Among the 94 universities listed, 94 are NMC approved and 87 are government institutions. The highest FMGE pass rate is 100% at Belgorod State University. Average annual fees are approximately $5,873 (₹5.0 lakhs).
Why NMC Approval Matters for MBBS in Russia
For any Indian student, NMC approval is the single most important filter when choosing a medical university in Russia. 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 Russia, however good the campus looks, cannot be used to practise medicine in India — so this list only includes universities recognised for Indian students.
Compare Top 50 of 94 Universities
| # | University | Fees / yr | 6-yr Total | FMGE % | NMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgorod State University | $4,900 (₹4.2L) | ₹25L | 100% | Yes |
| 2 | Kazan State Medical UniversityKazan, Russia | $7,941 (₹6.7L) | ₹40L | 24% | Yes |
| 3 | Tambov State University | $4,556 (₹3.9L) | ₹23L | 34% | Yes |
| 4 | Peoples Friendship University of Russia | $11,000 (₹9.3L) | ₹56L | 25% | Yes |
| 5 | Kazan Medical CollegeKazan, Russia | $7,941 (₹6.7L) | ₹40L | — | Yes |
| 6 | Kursk State Medical UniversityKursk, Russia | $6,397 (₹5.4L) | ₹33L | 18% | Yes |
| 7 | Volgograd State Medical UniversityVolgograd, Russia | $5,000 (₹4.3L) | ₹26L | 15% | Yes |
| 8 | Saint Petersburg Surgery InstituteSaint Petersburg, Russia | $3,667 (₹3.1L) | ₹19L | — | Yes |
| 9 | Tver Medical CollegeTver, Russia | $4,778 (₹4.1L) | ₹24L | — | Yes |
| 10 | Saint Petersburg Family Medicine CollegeSaint Petersburg, Russia | $5,500 (₹4.7L) | ₹28L | — | Yes |
| 11 | Moscow Medical College 1Moscow, Russia | $6,862 (₹5.8L) | ₹35L | — | Yes |
| 12 | St. Petersburg State Medical UniversitySt, Russia | $3,667 (₹3.1L) | ₹19L | — | Yes |
| 13 | North Caucasian State Medical Academy | $3,333 (₹2.8L) | ₹17L | — | Yes |
| 14 | Mari State UniversityYoshkar-Ola, Russia | $5,167 (₹4.4L) | ₹26L | — | Yes |
| 15 | Kemerovo Medical AcademyKemerovo, Russia | $4,346 (₹3.7L) | ₹22L | — | Yes |
Showing top 15 by ranking. Full details for all 94 universities below.
Belgorod State University
Kazan State Medical University
Tambov State University
Peoples Friendship University of Russia
Kazan Medical College
Kursk State Medical University
Volgograd State Medical University
Saint Petersburg Surgery Institute
Tver Medical College
Saint Petersburg Family Medicine College
Moscow Medical College 1
St. Petersburg State Medical University
North Caucasian State Medical Academy
Mari State University
Kemerovo Medical Academy
Samara State Medical University
Moscow Pediatric Medical College
Moscow Teaching Hospital Faculty Of Medicine
Moscow Psychiatry Medical College
Moscow Regional Medical Academy
Dagestan State Medical University
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Moscow Medical College 2
Moscow Surgery Medical Institute
Tomsk Medical Institute
Siberian State Medical University
Krasnodar Medical College
Tomsk Medical College
Sibirskaya Medical Institute
Saint Petersburg Geriatrics Medical Institute
Saint Petersburg Rehabilitation Institute
Tula State University
Ryazan Medical College
Astrakhan Medical College
Orel Medical College
Saratov Medical Institute
Vladikavkaz Medical College
Chelyabinsk Medical College
Petrozavodsk Medical Institute
Petrozavodsk State University
Chuvash State Medical University
Irkutsk Medical University
Irkutsk Medical College
Tambov Medical Institute
Crimea Federal University Medical Academy
Yaroslavl Medical College
Grozny Medical Institute
Tambov Medical College
Tomsk Pediatric College
Makhachkala Medical College
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 Russia, 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 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.