China’s list of authorised varsities
CHENNAI, MAY 09, 2019 00:00 IST
It is cheaper to study medicine in China as opposed to many other countries, say parents.Representational imageM_PERIASAMY
45 universities permitted to admit international students for MBBS degree
Every year, a number of students from Tamil Nadu, and across the country, seek admission for MBBS in universities/colleges in China. This year, the Ministry of Education of China has issued an official communication in which they released a list of 45 Chinese universities that are authorised to admit international students for a MBBS degree in English, and has strictly prohibited teaching the course under a bilingual (English/Chinese) model.
With the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test held and admission season around the corner, the Tamil Nadu Medical Council has advised students seeking admissions for MBBS abroad, including China, to check if the university/medical college is recognised and the standard of teaching and facilities available.
A press release issued recently by the Embassy of India, Beijing and posted on its website, said as per the official communication, prospective students are advised to note carefully that only these 45 Chinese universities are authorised to admit international students for an MBBS degree in English.
Universities not included in the list must not admit international students for MBBS (teaching in English) and can take in only international students for teaching in Chinese. “Bilingual model” is strictly forbidden to be used for admission of international students, it added.
K. Senthil, president of Tamil Nadu Medical Council, said students opting to study abroad should check if the institution was recognised. “Recently, a candidate, who completed MBBS in China, lodged a complaint with us that the agency that facilitated his admission to the Chinese institution was asking for money to send a confirmation of his education to us. We had written twice to the institution to confirm and they did not respond. We asked the candidate to approach the police and we have written again to the institution warning that they will be blacklisted if they do not respond,” he said.
Qualifying exam
As per the Medical Council of India (MCI), an Indian, who studied medicine in countries such as Russia and China (exemption being Commonwealth countries), should clear a qualifying examination — Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) — for registration with the respective State Medical Council. “When those who clear the exam approach the council for registration, we write to the respective Embassies seeking details on the genuineness of the degree,” he said.
The number of students registering with the council after clearing FMGE has been abysmal. Official sources said in many instances, students, including from Tamil Nadu, landed in China without knowing that they have got admission for an MBBS course in Chinese.
Studying medicine in China was cheaper when compared to many other countries. A parent of a student studying medicine in a Chinese university said private colleges in Tamil Nadu demanded exorbitant capitation fee. “The standard of education depends on each institution,” he added.
CHENNAI, MAY 09, 2019 00:00 IST
It is cheaper to study medicine in China as opposed to many other countries, say parents.Representational imageM_PERIASAMY
45 universities permitted to admit international students for MBBS degree
Every year, a number of students from Tamil Nadu, and across the country, seek admission for MBBS in universities/colleges in China. This year, the Ministry of Education of China has issued an official communication in which they released a list of 45 Chinese universities that are authorised to admit international students for a MBBS degree in English, and has strictly prohibited teaching the course under a bilingual (English/Chinese) model.
With the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test held and admission season around the corner, the Tamil Nadu Medical Council has advised students seeking admissions for MBBS abroad, including China, to check if the university/medical college is recognised and the standard of teaching and facilities available.
A press release issued recently by the Embassy of India, Beijing and posted on its website, said as per the official communication, prospective students are advised to note carefully that only these 45 Chinese universities are authorised to admit international students for an MBBS degree in English.
Universities not included in the list must not admit international students for MBBS (teaching in English) and can take in only international students for teaching in Chinese. “Bilingual model” is strictly forbidden to be used for admission of international students, it added.
K. Senthil, president of Tamil Nadu Medical Council, said students opting to study abroad should check if the institution was recognised. “Recently, a candidate, who completed MBBS in China, lodged a complaint with us that the agency that facilitated his admission to the Chinese institution was asking for money to send a confirmation of his education to us. We had written twice to the institution to confirm and they did not respond. We asked the candidate to approach the police and we have written again to the institution warning that they will be blacklisted if they do not respond,” he said.
Qualifying exam
As per the Medical Council of India (MCI), an Indian, who studied medicine in countries such as Russia and China (exemption being Commonwealth countries), should clear a qualifying examination — Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) — for registration with the respective State Medical Council. “When those who clear the exam approach the council for registration, we write to the respective Embassies seeking details on the genuineness of the degree,” he said.
The number of students registering with the council after clearing FMGE has been abysmal. Official sources said in many instances, students, including from Tamil Nadu, landed in China without knowing that they have got admission for an MBBS course in Chinese.
Studying medicine in China was cheaper when compared to many other countries. A parent of a student studying medicine in a Chinese university said private colleges in Tamil Nadu demanded exorbitant capitation fee. “The standard of education depends on each institution,” he added.
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