About & Established Orenburg State Medical University (OrSMU) Founded in 1944 as Chkalov Medical Institute; became a university in 1994, located in Orenburg, a key city on Russia–Kazakhstan border Programs Offered: General Medicine (MBBS) – 6 years including 1-year internship Faculties include Dentistry, Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Pharmacy, Nursing, plus Pre-University training Recognition: Accredited by Ministry of Health & Education of Russia Listed in WDOMS, recognized by WHO, NMC/MCI (India), ECFMG, FAIMER, and Medical Council of Canada. Highlights: 555+ faculty across 47 departments; >5500 students and 900 hostel capacity Modern labs, simulation centre, well-equipped hostels, mess, library, clinical affiliations (18+ hospitals) Active research environment; international programs and cultural life Eligibility Criteria: 12th-grade PCB ≥50% (some intakes allow 55%), reserved category 40% Age: 17–25 years (typically) NEET required (Indian students); no entrance exams beyond NEET Documents: passport, NEET scorecard, Transcripts, Photos, HIV/MED reports, Invitation Letter. Others AFFILIATED UNIVERSITIES IN Russia Bashkir State Medical University (BSMU) Perm State Medical University (PSMU) Siberian State Medical University (SibMed) Ural State Medical University (USMU) Volgograd State Medical University (VSMU) Orel State University (Medical Faculty) Kabardino-Balkarian State University (KBSU) Kemerovo State Medical University (KSMU) North Caucasian State Medical Academy (NCSMA)