There are many countries in the world that are considered to be ideal for students to study MBBS, says Vishu Tripathi
Every medical aspirant in India wants to get admission in India, but the seats are limited. Only 84,000 MBBS seats are available in medical colleges in India and 14 lakhs students appear in NEET exam. It makes it harder for medical students to get admission and in that case, they choose to study MBBS abroad.
It is considered a better option for medical students. Apart from affordable fees, Government & top medical universities, global working opportunities, students can get easy admission without any donation. Unlike India, foreign medical universities have sufficient medical seats. It accepts applications from international students.
This profession becomes much in demand during pandemics. Everyone realised medical science is the field that is in much demand amid COVID-19. Many students back out from medical courses due to the expensive tuition fees of private medical colleges in India. On the other hand, students can complete MBBS abroad for between Rs 12 to Rs 25 lakh including or excluding hostel and mess fees.
There are many countries in the world that are considered to be ideal for Indian students to study MBBS abroad. Many of them have invested a lot in the education system for R&D. Due to this the medical education is pretty affordable.
Duration of MBBS in India vs abroad
The duration of MBBS studies varies between countries. Students can complete their MBBS study in just five years and five months in India. That includes the training or internship duration (12 months). On the other hand, countries like Russia, China, or Ukraine offer six years (Approx.) including internships under experienced professionals.
Major benefits to study MBBS abroad vs India
nAffordable fee: MBBS fee in India starts from Rs 40 to Rs 50 lakh (private medical colleges). In comparison, the MBBS fee in developed countries like Ukraine is between Rs 14 to Rs 25 lakh.
nWorld-class infrastructure: Not all colleges have their own hospitals to offer practical training to students in India. On the other hand, aspirants will get training in the university hospital under experienced medical professionals.
Top ranking medical colleges: Most of the colleges in India have a low ranking in the international ranking list. On the other side, 30 Russian medical universities are listed in the top 100 medical universities in the world.
How can students take admission abroad?
When it comes to taking admission in the medical college it all depends on qualifying NEET exams. After that next step is how good rank you hold in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. At last, counseling and then the rest of the admission process. Colleges set their cut-off list and select only those students who fall in those criteria.
On the other hand, NEET rank does not play a vital role in MBBS Admission in MCI/NMC approved medical universities abroad. There will be no predefined cutoff for admission in medical colleges outside India. Aspirants just need to prove their eligibility and that’s it.
There is a myth every student must have heard that only those students apply for MBBS abroad who are weak in their studies. This is completely baseless. Students who scored 550+ are applying for admission in top medical colleges abroad. The reason is the competition is high.
For seeking admission in colleges of countries like Ukraine, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, and Georgia there is no entrance exam conducted. The only condition is that you complete the eligibility and just pass the NEET exam.
Most of the popular universities are approved by the National Medical Commission and the local Government of that country. The Medical degree is valid in India and other countries as well. To practice in India, students have to pass the FMGE exam after MBBS in abroad.
The writer is CEO& Founder, Affinity Education