Quick Answer
Students admitted to a foreign medical college on or after 5 June 2019 generally do not require a separate NMC Eligibility Certificate when they qualified NEET as required. However, FMGE and future registration still depend on a complete documentary trail: admission proof, NEET records, degree or provisional certificate, attestation where required, transcripts, clinical records and internship evidence.
Do not wait until graduation to collect documents
Missing admission letters, inconsistent names, incomplete transcripts or unattested degree records can delay FMGE eligibility and later registration. Keep physical originals and secure digital copies from the first semester.
Eligibility proof
Preserve the official scorecard and related records permanently.
Primary qualification
FMGE requires the degree or provisional pass certificate.
Continuous record keeping
Do not reconstruct six years of evidence at the end.
Who Needs an Eligibility Certificate?
NMC’s published guidance states that candidates who took admission to a foreign medical college on or after 5 June 2019 do not require a separate Eligibility Certificate and must satisfy the applicable NEET requirement. Older admissions or exceptional cases may follow a different process, so verify the exact position through NMC.
Admission-Stage Documents to Preserve
Identity
- passport and old passports;
- Aadhaar and PAN;
- birth or name-change documents;
- passport photographs.
Indian eligibility
- Class 10 certificate;
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate;
- NEET scorecard and admit card;
- category certificate where relevant.
Foreign admission
- offer and admission letter;
- programme name and duration;
- official fee invoices;
- visa and residence records.
Payment trail
- bank remittance proof;
- university fee receipts;
- scholarship letters;
- refund correspondence.
Use the MBBS in Georgia main guide and, for TSMU applicants, the Tbilisi State Medical University main page.
Verify the exact institution
The university, programme and dates must remain consistent across records.
Collect records each semester
Save transcripts, attendance and assessment evidence when issued.
Documents to Preserve Every Academic Year
- semester transcripts and consolidated marksheets;
- credit statements, curriculum and course descriptions;
- medium-of-instruction evidence;
- attendance and assessment records;
- practical, laboratory and OSCE records;
- clinical logbooks and rotation certificates;
- hospital names, departments and dates;
- internship appointment and completion evidence;
- student-status and residence documents.
Use the clinical rotation record checklist.
Documents Commonly Needed for FMGE Eligibility
NBEMS states that eligible candidates must possess the primary medical qualification and the Eligibility Certificate where applicable. Recent deficiency notices highlight missing or improperly attested degree certificates and missing eligibility or admission proof.
- passport and citizenship or OCI evidence;
- degree or provisional pass certificate;
- Indian Embassy attestation or apostille where required;
- Eligibility Certificate, if applicable;
- NEET result or admission proof, where applicable;
- final examination result before the session cut-off;
- supporting records requested in the current bulletin.
Documents That May Matter for Future Registration
- FMGE or applicable licensing pass certificate;
- foreign degree and transcripts;
- internship completion evidence;
- local registration or licensing eligibility evidence from Georgia;
- passport travel history and residence records;
- identity and address proof;
- name-equivalence affidavit where necessary;
- NMC or State Medical Council verification forms.
Six-Step Document Storage System
Create permanent folders
Use Identity, Admission, Academic, Clinical, Internship and Registration folders.
Scan in colour
Save complete PDFs with every page, seal and signature visible.
Use clear file names
Include year, semester, document type and issuing institution.
Back up twice
Use secure cloud storage and an encrypted offline copy.
Audit every semester
Correct missing signatures, dates or official stamps promptly.
Protect originals
Store originals in a waterproof folder and avoid unnecessary handling.
Verified Regulatory Facts
Post-5 June 2019 admissions
NMC states that candidates admitted on or after 5 June 2019 do not require a separate Eligibility Certificate and must satisfy NEET requirements.
FMGE documents
NBEMS requires the primary medical qualification and the Eligibility Certificate where applicable.
Common deficiencies
NBEMS notices identify unattested degrees and missing eligibility or admission proof as recurring problems.
Foreign-study requirement
NMC states that Indian citizens and OCI applicants admitted to foreign medical education from May 2018 onward must qualify NEET.
Author and Review Information
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Last verified: 28 July 2026
Correction policy: Update this guide whenever NMC, NBEMS or State Medical Council procedures change.
Disclaimer: This is an organisational checklist, not legal advice. Follow the current official bulletin for the relevant session.
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View MBBS in GeorgiaView TSMU Main PageFrequently Asked Questions
Do students admitted after 5 June 2019 need a separate Eligibility Certificate?
NMC’s guidance says such candidates generally do not require a separate certificate and must satisfy the applicable NEET requirement.
Which degree document is required for FMGE?
NBEMS requires the primary medical qualification degree or provisional pass certificate with prescribed supporting evidence.
Should students preserve transcripts and clinical logbooks?
Yes. They help establish the course, credits, rotations and internship completed during the programme.