Your child's Russian MBBS is 7 years, not 6. The 6th year's internship doesn't count for India. A 12-month CRMI internship in India is required — and agencies never mention it.
A real Ulyanovsk State Medical University student on r/mbbsabroad (35 comments) stated it plainly: "In Russia it is 6+1. Internship is in parts and that's not valid for NMC. For returning back to India you'll have to do internship/CRMI as mentioned by NMC — 12-month continuous after MBBS course."
The 7-Year Reality: 6 years Russian MBBS + 12 months CRMI in India = 7 years before you're a licensed doctor in India. Families budgeting 6 years and one cost figure discover both are wrong.
WHY THE EXTRA YEAR EXISTS
- NMC requires 12-month continuous internship — in India, after MBBS, before permanent registration.
- Russian internship is split into parts — done during the 6 years. NMC does not accept it.
- CRMI = Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship — done at an Indian medical college hospital.
- FMGE is not the finish line — clearing FMGE is step 1. CRMI completion is step 2. Both needed for license.
WHAT THE FULL JOURNEY LOOKS LIKE
| Years 1–6 | Russian MBBS (incl. split internships) |
| After graduation | Clear FMGE |
| Next | 12-month CRMI in India |
| TOTAL | 7 years + exams |
Real CRMI example: an FMG on r/indianmedschool posted: "I've recently cleared the FMGE. The Bihar state allotment process for the CRMI is finally moving along, and I am about to start my medical internship at a government medical college hospital." A fellow FMG's advice: "Share your work equally with co-interns. Most of the work is scout work in GMCs — you'll get used to it in a week."
THE "2-YEAR INTERNSHIP?" CONFUSION — CLEARED
A Philippines FMG asked r/indianmedschool after reading an NMC notice: "Does CRMI mean I need to do 2 years of internship for a permanent license?"
Answer: No. Internship is always 12 months minimum. The "2 years" in the NMC notice is the time limit to complete the internship after passing FMGE — not the internship length. Finish CRMI within 2 years of clearing FMGE, and you're eligible for permanent registration.
HOW TO PLAN — 6 STEPS
- Budget for 7 years, not 6 — add CRMI year: travel home, no income, internship expenses.
- Confirm CRMI rules for YOUR batch — NMC rules change; verify the current notice before Year 6.
- Keep every document for FMGE + CRMI — diploma, apostille, translations, transcripts.
- Apply for CRMI allotment early — state allotment takes months (the Bihar FMG's process "finally moving along").
- Complete CRMI within the 2-year window — after FMGE. Don't let the limit lapse.
- Translate Russian documents early — diploma, transcript, internship records — certified translations needed for FMGE & registration.
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FAQs
Is Russian MBBS really 7 years for India?
Yes — 6 years in Russia + 12-month CRMI in India. Russian internships are split and not NMC-valid.
What is CRMI?
Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship — 12 months at an Indian medical college hospital, required for permanent license.
Does my Russian internship count for NMC?
No. NMC requires 12 months continuous in India. Split Russian internships don't count.
Do I need 2 years of internship?
No. 12 months. The NMC "2 years" is the time limit to complete it after FMGE, not the internship length.
When do I do CRMI?
After clearing FMGE. Apply for state allotment early — it takes months.
Is FMGE the finish line?
No. FMGE + CRMI both required. CRMI within 2 years of passing FMGE.
What documents do I need for FMGE + CRMI?
Diploma, transcript, apostille, certified translations, internship records. Keep them all from day 1.
How does this change family budgeting?
Add one full year: return flights, no income, internship costs. Budget 7 years, not 6.
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