Mumbai: Maharashtra has witnessed a steady increase in the number of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) allotted internships since the National Medical Commission (NMC) implemented the process in 2023, following its July 14, 2022 directive. The compulsory one-year internship, known as the Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI), is mandatory for FMGs after clearing the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE).

According to official figures, 1,280 FMGs were allotted internships in Maharashtra in 2023. The number rose to 1,601 in 2024, marking the highest allocation so far. In the first seven months of 2025 alone, 1,354 FMGs have already received internship placements. This trend reflects the growing integration of FMGs into Maharashtra’s healthcare system and highlights the state’s

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