By region
Russia, Central Asia, and the Indian students and workers of the old Soviet world.
Yes — a NEET-qualified Indian student can study medicine in Russia for a fraction of a private Indian seat and practise back home. But only after clearing the FMGE and a second internship. Here is exactly how the 2026 route works, what it costs, and the three places it goes wrong.
An estimated 15,000 Indians study medicine in Russia, drawn by fees a fraction of a private Indian seat. Sanctions, a war next door, and a separate, darker Indian-in-Russia story have made their bet more complicated. Who they are — and whether it still adds up.
The families of Indian men lured into the Russian armed forces have taken their case to the Supreme Court. Here is what the government has confirmed about how many were recruited, released, and killed.
