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Ukrainian MBBS Student Challenges NMC's 12-Month Internship Rule in MP High Court
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🗓 20 Sep 2026, 03:32 PM
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A medical graduate from Ukraine has filed a petition in the Madhya Pradesh High Court, arguing that the National Medical Commission's requirement of a 12‑month internship in India is impracticable.
A student pursuing an MBBS degree in Ukraine approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court, seeking relief from a regulation issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The regulation mandates that Indian medical graduates complete a twelve‑month internship within the country before their qualifications are recognized.
The petitioner contended that fulfilling a year‑long internship in India is logistically and financially unfeasible for students studying abroad, especially given travel restrictions and the cost of living. The court was asked to examine whether the NMC's rule aligns with the constitutional right to livelihood and equal opportunity for foreign‑trained Indian students.
Legal representatives for the student emphasized that many overseas Indian candidates rely on foreign institutions for medical education and that imposing a mandatory domestic internship creates a barrier to their professional entry. The High Court has scheduled a hearing to consider the merits of the challenge and any possible interim relief.
The case highlights growing concerns among Indian students studying medicine overseas about the NMC's integration policies. A decision from the bench could set a precedent affecting thousands of similar aspirants seeking to practice medicine in India after foreign qualifications.
No further details on the court's interim orders have been released, and the matter remains under judicial review.
The petitioner contended that fulfilling a year‑long internship in India is logistically and financially unfeasible for students studying abroad, especially given travel restrictions and the cost of living. The court was asked to examine whether the NMC's rule aligns with the constitutional right to livelihood and equal opportunity for foreign‑trained Indian students.
Legal representatives for the student emphasized that many overseas Indian candidates rely on foreign institutions for medical education and that imposing a mandatory domestic internship creates a barrier to their professional entry. The High Court has scheduled a hearing to consider the merits of the challenge and any possible interim relief.
The case highlights growing concerns among Indian students studying medicine overseas about the NMC's integration policies. A decision from the bench could set a precedent affecting thousands of similar aspirants seeking to practice medicine in India after foreign qualifications.
No further details on the court's interim orders have been released, and the matter remains under judicial review.