Indian Medical Institutes are known world wide for providing medical education of international standards. There are 18 university level institutions and 785 medical colleges offering undergraduate Programmes in medicine and related areas (including pharmacy, Ayurveda, Unani, Homeopathic and nursing).
All medical/ dental/ pharmacy/ nursing colleges in India are recognised and regulated by the statuary bodies i.e. Medical council of India / Dental Council of India /Pharmacy Council of India / Indian Nursing Council at central level.
Securing Admission
NRIs can get admission in MBBS, BDS or any other undergraduate medical course offered by public and government medical institutions through the entrance tests conducted by CBSE/states/institutions.
Admission of foreign nationals/PIOs in MBBS, BDS or any other undergraduate medical course is through nominations made by the Ministry for Health & Family Welfare.