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The Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC) has responded to concerns about delays in issuing provisional eligibility certificates to foreign medical graduates (FMGs). The TNMC clarified that its rigorous verification process, including scrutiny of screening test certificates, passport entries, embassy verification, and university authentication, is necessary to identify fake certificates. The TNMC’s role is limited to issuing provisional eligibility and registration certificates. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has provided guidelines for FMGs who completed online coursework during COVID-19, and the Directorate of Medical Education and Research is allocating Compulsory Rotatory Medical Internships (CRMI) in NMC-recognized colleges. The TNMC asserts that the NMC is acting responsibly to support FMGs while also protecting the public from those with fraudulent credentials.

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Tamil Nadu Medical Council Defends FMG Certification Process, Cites Fake Certificate Detection

CHENNAI, December 17, 2025 – The Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC) has issued a clarification regarding the process for issuing provisional eligibility certificates to foreign medical graduates (FMGs), addressing concerns about recent delays raised by some applicants.

According to a statement released by the TNMC Registrar, the council conducts a thorough verification of all documents submitted by FMGs. This includes screening test certificates, passport entries, embassy verification, and authentication of medical qualification certificates from universities. The TNMC emphasized that this rigorous process, while taking time, is essential to identify fraudulent credentials. The TNMC clarified its role is limited to issuing provisional eligibility and registration certificates.

“The TNMC takes seriously its responsibility to ensure that all medical professionals practicing in Tamil Nadu are properly qualified,” said the Registrar in the statement. “Our stringent verification process has, unfortunately, uncovered several instances of fake certificates. While we understand the frustration of applicants, public safety must be our priority.”

The statement also addressed the situation of FMGs who completed online coursework or examinations during the COVID-19 pandemic and war. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a circular for allotment of Compulsory Rotatory Medical Internship (CRMI). The duration of CRMI posting is followed in accordance with the NMC’s circular.

The Directorate of Medical Education and Research is currently allotting CRMI positions in NMC-recognized medical colleges as per the existing quota of 7.5%, with some vacancies still available.

The TNMC lauded the NMC for its “responsible and balanced” approach, stating that the NMC is working to both support legitimate FMGs and safeguard the public by identifying and preventing unqualified individuals from practicing medicine.

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