MBBS at Andijan State Medical Institute (ASMI), Uzbekistan
Andijan State Medical Institute is a government medical institute in Andijan, in Uzbekistan’s Fergana Valley, founded in 1955. It offers a 6-year MBBS (Doctor of General Medicine) for Indian students, taught in English, with 100 seats for international students. The total for all 6 years is US$37,950 (about ₹36.4 Lakh), including tuition, hostel and Indian food.
- Founded
- 1955
- City
- Andijan
- Duration
- 5 yrs + 1 internship
- Medium
- English
- International seats
- 100
- Intake
- September
Andijan MBBS fees 2027: year by year
Fees are in US dollars and paid to the institute. Indian food is $1,200 a year. We always show it separately, so there are no surprises later.
| Year | University fee | Indian food | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 all-inclusive | $7,000 | $1,200 | $8,200 ≈ ₹7.87 L |
| Years 2 to 6 per year | $4,750 | $1,200 | $5,950 ≈ ₹5.71 L |
| Total, 6 years | $30,750 ≈ ₹29.52 L | $7,200 ≈ ₹6.91 L | $37,950 ≈ ₹36.43 L |
INR is shown at ₹96 per USD (market rate on 15 October 2026: about ₹96.7) and moves with the exchange rate. Fees are paid in USD, directly to the institute, with an official receipt. If the institute revises its fees, the new fees apply.
Included every year
- Tuition
- Hostel
- Indian food ($1,200 a year, shown separately)
- Admin charges
- Police registration
Not included: visa (about $300 a year), air tickets, books and personal expenses.
Got a lower quote for Andijan? Check 3 things.
- 1. Dollar rate used. Today it is about ₹96.7. A quote at ₹80–85 looks cheaper, but you pay the institute in dollars.
- 2. Indian food included? Many quotes leave out the mess — $7,200 over 6 years.
- 3. All 6 years counted? Some quotes show only 5 years.
A genuine Andijan quote is $30,750 without food, or $37,950 with Indian food, before visa.
Why students choose Andijan
Six reasons Indian families shortlist Andijan State Medical Institute.
Government institute
Over 70 years of training doctors. University status since April 2025.
Doctors trained
A long record of medical graduates across Uzbekistan and beyond.
Teachers
Professors and teaching staff across 55 departments.
International seats
A limited intake each year, so classes stay manageable.
New hostels
Separate hostels for international boys and girls, built in 2022.
Indian food included
Veg and non-veg Indian meals, $1,200 a year, part of the fee.
Andijan MBBS course: how the 6 years run
Five years of study, then a one-year internship, taught in English.
Pre-clinical
Anatomy, Histology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Physiology, Microbiology, Latin and language classes.
Para-clinical
Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Propaedeutics and clinical language. First hospital exposure.
Clinical
Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Neurology, OBG, ENT, Ophthalmology and more, in Andijan’s hospitals.
Internship
Rotations across all departments, OSCE exams and the final state examination.
Life at Andijan
Hostel, food and city, in short.
Hostel
Separate hostels for boys and girls, built in 2022, with kitchen, study room, laundry and 24/7 security. $600 a year, included in the fee.
Indian food
Veg and non-veg Indian meals. $1,200 a year, included in the fee. Students can also cook in the hostel kitchen.
City
A large city in the Fergana Valley and the birthplace of Babur, founder of the Mughal Empire. Short flight from Tashkent.
Climate
Mild winters, about −5°C to 5°C. Warm summers, about 25°C to 35°C — close to north Indian weather.
Eligibility and documents
Who can apply
- NEET qualified (mandatory under NMC rules)
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology: 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
- 17 years or older by 31 December of the admission year
- Valid Indian passport (1.5+ years validity)
Documents required
We help with attestation and every form — you just send the documents.
Andijan suits you if
- You want a government institute with a long history
- You want Indian food included in the fee
- You prefer weather close to north India
- You want a smaller international intake
Look elsewhere if
- You need the lowest total budget — see Asia International University, Bukhara
- You want a February intake — Andijan admits only in September
- You are not ready to learn basic Uzbek or Russian for hospital work
- You are not NEET qualified
Andijan admission process: 6 steps
We handle the paperwork. You provide the documents.
- Check NEETConfirm your NEET scorecard and Class 12 PCB marks.
- Apply via MBBSDirectShare marksheets, NEET scorecard and passport. We submit to the institute.
- Invitation letterThe institute reviews your file and issues an invitation letter.
- Year 1 feePay the Year 1 fee of $8,200 to the institute and keep the receipt.
- Student visaApply for the Uzbekistan student visa with the invitation letter.
- Fly to UzbekistanFly to Tashkent, then a short domestic flight to Andijan. Sessions start in September.
The full Andijan guide
History: training doctors since 1955
Andijan State Medical Institute was founded on 21 September 1955 to serve the Fergana Valley, which had no medical institution of its own. The Pediatric Faculty opened in 1977. The institute has trained more than 13,000 doctors and today has about 3,100 students and 525 teaching staff across 55 departments. It received university status in April 2025.
Does Andijan follow the NMC rules for foreign medical graduates?
The NMC’s Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021 require Indian students studying abroad to complete a course of at least 54 months, followed by a 12-month internship at the same university, taught in English, and to be eligible for a medical licence in the country of study.
Andijan’s programme is structured as 5 years of study plus a 1-year internship, taught in English. Graduates are eligible to appear for FMGE / NExT in India.
Andijan: the city you will live in
Andijan is one of Uzbekistan’s larger cities, in the fertile Fergana Valley near the border with Kyrgyzstan. It is the birthplace of Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur, founder of the Mughal Empire in India, and the city’s airport and central park are named after him. Andijan International Airport connects to Tashkent by a short domestic flight. The climate is mild, with warm summers and cool winters.
Clinical training in Andijan
Students train at the institute’s own clinic and at hospitals in Andijan, with full clinical rotations from Year 4.
Language for hospital work
The curriculum is taught in English. Students also learn basic Uzbek or Russian from Year 1, because patients in Andijan’s hospitals speak these languages.
Pre-departure checklist
Carry your NEET scorecard, the institute’s invitation letter, a stamped student visa, the Year 1 fee receipt, attested Class 10 and 12 certificates, medical fitness and police clearance certificates. Pack light clothes for summer, a jacket for winter, and 3 to 6 months of personal medicines.
After MBBS: FMGE / NExT and licensing in India
Andijan graduates return to India, clear FMGE / NExT, complete the compulsory rotating internship required by the NMC, and register with their State Medical Council to practise.
Andijan: frequently asked questions
What is the total MBBS fee at Andijan State Medical Institute for Indian students?
US$37,950 for the full 6 years, about ₹36.4 Lakh at ₹96 per USD. This includes tuition, hostel, Indian food, admin charges and police registration. Visa costs about $300 a year extra, bringing the total to about $39,750 (about ₹38.2 Lakh).
What is the year-wise MBBS fee at Andijan?
Year 1: $8,200 all-inclusive (about ₹7.87 Lakh). Years 2 to 6: $5,950 per year (about ₹5.71 Lakh), made up of tuition $3,500, hostel $600, Indian food $1,200, admin charges $350 and police registration $300.
What is the Andijan fee without Indian food?
$30,750 for 6 years, about ₹29.5 Lakh. Indian food costs $1,200 a year, or $7,200 over 6 years.
Is Andijan State Medical Institute a government institute?
Yes. It is a government medical institute in Uzbekistan, founded in 1955, and it received university status in April 2025.
How many seats are there for international students at Andijan?
100 seats for international students in General Medicine each year.
When is the Andijan intake?
Andijan admits students once a year, in September.
How long is the MBBS course at Andijan?
6 years: 5 years of study followed by a 1-year internship. The curriculum is taught in English.
Is Andijan State Medical Institute valid for Indian students?
Andijan State Medical Institute is a government medical institute, and its graduates are eligible to appear for FMGE / NExT in India.
Is NEET required for Andijan?
Yes. Indian students must be NEET qualified with at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST/OBC), and be 17 or older by 31 December of the admission year.
Is Indian food available at Andijan?
Yes. Veg and non-veg Indian meals are provided. Indian food costs $1,200 a year and is included in the fee. Students can also cook in the hostel kitchen.
Where is Andijan and how do I reach it?
Andijan is in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley. Fly to Tashkent, then take a short domestic flight to Andijan International Airport. Andijan is also the birthplace of Babur, founder of the Mughal Empire.
What happens after MBBS from Andijan?
You return to India, clear FMGE / NExT, complete the compulsory rotating internship required by the NMC, and register with your State Medical Council to practise.
Talk to a counsellor about Andijan
Gaurav Pathak and the MBBSDirect team have counselled 10,000+ students since 2015. Honest advice, including when Andijan is not the right fit.