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MBBS Admission, Cheapest Countries for MBBS : Sometimes due to lack of money, many people are not able to study medicine, especially those who dream of going abroad and doing MBBS. Due to the low number of MBBS seats in India and low scores in the NEET exam, they do not get admission in government colleges, due to which they have to resort to private colleges, but the fees of private colleges are so high that many people cannot afford it. In such a situation, we will tell you about some countries where you can study MBBS at low cost. Let us know which countries are good for medical courses and how much does it cost to do MBBS there?
Germany : First of all, let's talk about Germany. If we look at the statistics of people going abroad from India to study medicine, most of the students go to Germany to study medicine. Here medical studies are done at low fees. If you have given the NEET exam, then on the basis of this score you will get admission in the universities here. MBBS can be done here for 4 to 6 lakh rupees per annum. In Germany, Heidelberg University and Hamburg University are considered good for medical studies, from where MBBS can be done at low cost.
Russia: Every year a large number of Indian students also go to Russia for medical studies. NEET score is also required for admission here. The MBBS course here is of 6 years. According to many media reports, Kursk State Medical University is one of the favorite universities of the students. Similarly, a large number of Indian students also take admission in Bashkir State Medical University. The cost of MBBS studies in Russia is around Rs 29 to 30 lakh.
Philippines : Medical studies are also considered quite affordable in the Philippines and Indian students go for MBBS here too. According to a 2022 report, this year more than 15,000 Indian students have gone to the Philippines for MBBS. The MBBS course in the Philippines takes 5.5 to 6.5 years to complete. Admission to medical colleges here is done through the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE). For MBBS admission in the Philippines, the age of the candidate should be minimum 17 years and maximum 25 years. The cost of MBBS studies here is Rs 20 to 22 lakh.
Belarus : Belarus is also popular among Indian students for medical studies. This country is counted among the countries that provide affordable education. The MBBS degree here is recognized by WHO and NMC. MBBS can be done here for Rs 25 to 30 lakh, while the monthly living expenses come to Rs 15 to 20 thousand.
Kazakhstan Medical education is also considered affordable in Kazakhstan. MBBS is completed in 5 years here. A minimum of 50% marks in class 12 are required to pursue MBBS in this country. Medical education can be pursued here for up to Rs 25 lakh. After obtaining an MBBS degree from the medical universities here, students have to appear in the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE).
China : The MBBS course in China is of 6 years, which includes 5 years of study and 1 year of internship. A large number of Indian students go to China for studies, one of the main reasons for this is that China also gives scholarships to foreign students. The minimum age to do MBBS here is 17 years. The cost of studying MBBS in China is Rs 29 to 30 lakh.
What happens after completing MBBS from abroad?
Students returning from abroad after completing MBBS have to appear in the Foreign Medical Graduate (FMGE) examination to practice medicine in India. Only those who pass it are allowed to practice medicine here. This exam is also called the Medical Council of India Screening Test. The FMGE exam is conducted by the National Board of Examination in Medical Services (NBE). This exam is conducted twice a year in June and December.
Is internship compulsory in India?
After obtaining a degree from abroad, students have to pass the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE). One will also have to do a one-year internship in India. Recently, the Delhi High Court also issued a notice in this regard, stating that students returning to India after completing medical courses from abroad will have to do an internship of at least 12 months in their own country. This order was given on the petition of students who returned from Ukraine, in which Indian students had demanded to continue their studies in the country. For this, an application was filed in the Delhi High Court.
