MBBS admissions: Should you apply in India or go abroad?

MBBS admissions: Should you apply in India or go abroad?

Wondering if you should pursue MBBS from India or abroad? Here's everything you should know about seeking an admission to an MBBS course.

India Today Web Desk

New Delhi

September 28, 2021

MBBS admissions: What is better option between India vs abroad?

Every medical aspirant in India wants to get admission to India, but the seats are limited. Only 84,000 MBBS seats are available in medical colleges in India and 14 lakh students appear in the 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 and 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 has become much in demand during pandemics. Everyone realised medical science is a field that is in a lot of demand amid the Covid-19. Many students off from medical courses due to the expensive tuition fees of private medical colleges in India. On the other hand, students can complete MBBS abroad between Rs 12 lakh to 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, 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 studies in just 5.5 years in India. That includes the training or internship duration (12 months).

On the other hand, countries like Russia, China, or Ukraine offer 6 years (Approximately) including internships under experienced professionals.

Major benefits of studying MBBS Abroad vs India

1. Affordable 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 lakhs.2. World-class infrastructure - Not all colleges have their own hospitals to offer practical training to students in India. On the other hand, applicants will get training in the university hospital under experienced medical professionals.3. Top ranking medical colleges - Most of the colleges in India have a low ranking in the international ranking list. On the other hand, 30 Russian medical universities are listed in the top 100 medical universities in the world.

How can students get admission abroad?

When it comes to getting admission to a medical college, it all depends on qualifying for the NEET exams. After that, the next step is how good a rank you hold in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. Finally, counselling 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 at MCI/NMC approved medical universities abroad. There will be no predefined cut-off for admission to medical colleges outside India. Aspirants just need to prove their eligibility and that's it.

There is a myth that every student must have heard that only those students apply for MBBS Abroad who are weak in the study. This is completely baseless. Students who scored 550+ are applying for admission to top medical colleges abroad. The reason behind that is the competition is high.

For seeking admission to 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.

Future after MBBS abroad?

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 abroad.

This test is important for foreign medical graduates to get verification for practicing medicine in India. The basics of clearing the MCI Screening Test in India are not so difficult that it can be cleared if students give proper time for preparation.

The students have to pass 150 questions out of 300, which is a 50% passing rate. If students want to work in another country, they have to pass the medical licensing exam of that country.

The authored article is written by Vishu Tripathi, CEO& Founder, Affinity Education