Andijan State Medical Institute — MBBS Admission 2026
Andijan State Medical Institute (ASMI) is Uzbekistan's oldest medical education institution, founded in 1955 in the Fergana Valley city of Andijan.
Why parents shortlist Andijan State Medical Institute.
Andijan State Medical Institute (ASMI) is Uzbekistan's oldest medical education institution, founded in 1955 in the Fergana Valley city of Andijan. It offers Indian students one of the most affordable NMC-recognised MBBS routes — SG-negotiated total ~₹23.6 L for 6 years, saving ~₹2 L versus Tashkent/Samarkand. Best-fit for cost-conscious families willing to accept a smaller-city location for lower fees. Fergana Valley climate is milder than Tashkent (less extreme summer heat).
Andijan State Medical Institute — fees, intake, duration.
Fee breakdown
| Tuition (Year 1) | $3,500 USD |
| Hostel (Year 1) | $500 USD |
| One-time costs | $1,500 USD |
| Tuition (Yr 2-6) | $3,500/yr |
| Total 6-year package | ₹23,60,000 |
As of 2026-07-28. Fees revise annually. Confirm on your SG counselling call.
Location
Andijan, Uzbekistan
Intake
September (main intake) + March (limited)
Duration
6 years (5 yr academics + 1 yr internship)
Medium
English (theory) + Russian conversational in clinicals from year 3
NMC Recognition
Partnered Uzbekistan universities are listed on the NMC portal (nmc.org.in). Confirm the specific university's current status during your SG counselling call — some smaller institutes have been added recently.
Verify current status at nmc.org.in
Andijan State Medical Institute admission — step by step.
- 1Clear NEET-UG at the current-year qualifying cutoff
- 2SG counselling call — shortlist 2-3 Uzbekistan universities matching budget + city preference
- 3Documents: passport, Class 10+12 marksheets, NEET scorecard, migration + provisional, 8-12 photos
- 4SG applies + obtains offer letter from university (2-4 weeks)
- 5SG obtains NMC Eligibility Certificate (2-3 weeks) + coordinates Uzbekistan invitation letter
- 6Family reviews written fee package (tuition + hostel + service + OTC) — no payment yet
- 7Student visa application at Uzbekistan embassy Delhi (15-25 days)
- 8Family pays college directly; SG never handles fee money
- 9Travel + arrival + hostel + registration handled with SG's on-ground desk in September
Life at Andijan State Medical Institute for Indian students.
On-campus hostels for the full duration are available — no need to move off-campus. Indian mess arrangement organised by student cooperatives. Andijan has a smaller Indian community than Tashkent (~150-200 Indian students across batches) but the on-campus community is tight. Fergana Valley has more agricultural production — fresh vegetables and fruits are abundant and cheap.
Off-campus living cost: ₹6,000-10,000/month beyond hostel + mess
What makes Andijan State Medical Institute a strong pick.
- One of the lowest total costs among NMC-recognised abroad options — SG total ~₹23.6 L for 6 years
- Uzbekistan's oldest medical education institution (est. 1955) — long faculty tradition
- On-campus hostels available all 6 years — no PG-hunting stress
- Fergana Valley climate milder than Tashkent — less extreme winter cold + moderate summers
- Lower cost of living outside campus — Andijan is smaller and cheaper than Tashkent
Honest cautions about Andijan State Medical Institute.
- Andijan is a small city — very limited big-city amenities; students who want metro life pick TMA instead.
- Smaller Indian community means less peer network for study groups + emotional support.
- Travel to India requires connecting flight via Tashkent (3-hour drive or 1-hour flight to TAS airport, then onward to Delhi).
- Uzbek/Russian usage outside campus is heavier than Tashkent — English is less understood in daily life; Russian pickup is essential.
Andijan State Medical Institute — questions answered.
How much does Andijan State Medical Institute cost through SG?
SG-negotiated total ~₹23.6 L for the full 6-year MBBS — one of the lowest among NMC-recognised abroad options. Includes tuition (~$3,300/yr from year 2), hostel, mess, OTC, and SG service charges.
Is Andijan State Medical Institute NMC-recognised?
Yes — ASMI is on the NMC portal. Confirm current status during your SG counselling call as recognition status is periodically reviewed.
How does Andijan compare to Tashkent Medical Academy?
Andijan is ₹1.5-2 L cheaper (₹23.6 L vs ₹25.1 L), smaller-city with less metro convenience, but on-campus hostel throughout, milder climate, and lower daily living costs. Choose Andijan for cost priority; Tashkent for city + community priority.
Is the Indian community in Andijan large enough to feel comfortable?
Smaller than Tashkent — ~150-200 Indian students across all batches — but the campus community is tight-knit precisely because it's smaller. Seniors mentor juniors more actively.
How is the winter in Andijan?
Fergana Valley winter (Dec-Feb) is milder than Tashkent — typical 0 to 8°C daytime, occasionally -5°C at night. Summer is moderate 28-35°C. Overall more livable climate than northern Uzbek cities.
Talk to SG's Uzbekistan desk about Andijan State Medical Institute.
Free 20-min call. Written college quote. Admission letter in your name before any payment.