North Ossetian State Medical Academy

North Ossetian State Medical Academy (in Russian: Северо-Осетинская Государственная Медицинская Академия, sometimes NOSMA)

Established: 1939
Location: Vladikavkaz, Republic of North Ossetia-Alania, Russia
Type: Public medical university, under the Ministry of Health / Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russian Federation.

Faculties / Departments

NOSMA has multiple faculties. Key ones are:

There are about 39 departments in the academy.

Annually more than 3,000 students / interns / residents / graduate-students are enrolled/trained.
Hostels: There are about 13 hostel buildings, accommodating ~4,500 students.
On campus facilities: modern library with electronic reading rooms, computer labs, research labs, own clinics / stomatological polyclinic, testing / practical-training centres.

MBBS / General Medicine course is 6 years (including internship).
Instruction is offered in English for international students (or English medium).

It is recognised in Russia by relevant medical / education authorities.
According to multiple sources, NOSMA is listed by WHO / claimed to be recognised by medical councils including the NMC (India) (though students must verify the current status)

Typical criteria include:

Completion of 10+2 / higher secondary with Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
NEET qualification (India) is usually required.
Passport & other documents (passport-sized photos, HIV test, medical fitness etc.)
Sometimes there is age requirement (17 years by 31 December of admission year) cited.

Advantages:

Considerations / Cautions:

Always verify current recognition status of your degree in India (NMC / FMGE etc.) especially as rules can change.
Cost of living, travel, visa etc. will add to tuition & hostel cost.
Learning Russian (or at least basics) might be important especially for clinical interaction / internship / hospital work.
Consult official sources for up-to-date fee, admission deadlines, seat availability etc—consultant sites may not always be accurate.