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Medicine beyond Government Institution in India?

Updated: 7 days ago

Missed a govt MBBS seat and don't fancy an alternative like Pharmacy? You can still become a doctor — graduating from a WHO-listed, NMC-approved university abroad at half the cost of a private Indian MBBS, and return home ready to clear FMGE/NExT.


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Why Indians Pick MBBS Abroad

  1. Seat crunch: 24 lakh NEET 2024 takers v 1.18 lakh MBBS seats in India.

  2. Fees gap: ₹50 L – ₹1.5 Cr in Indian private colleges v ₹15-45 L total abroad.

  3. 6-year English-medium curriculum with built-in internship (5+1) in most countries.

  4. Global exposure & option to sit USMLE/PLAB later.


NMC-Approved = Your Licence to Practise in India

The National Medical Commission (NMC) regulates all medical education for Indian citizens.

Only degrees from NMC-listed universities let you sit FMGE/NExT and register with the National Medical Commission.


Always cross-check the latest list on the NMC portal before paying any fee.


Budget-Friendly, NMC-Approved Destinations

Country

Representative Universities

Total Fees*

Key Point





Georgia

Tbilisi State, Batumi Shota Rustaveli

₹20-35 L

No IELTS; 6-year programme

Kazakhstan

Kazakh National, Karaganda

₹18-28 L

Direct admission on NEET score

Poland

Med. Univ. of Warsaw, Jagiellonian

₹35-45 L

EU degree; can attempt PLAB

Armenia

Yerevan State, Haybusak

₹20-30 L

Good Indian student support

*Tuition + hostel; 2025 intake. Source: Careers360, LeapScholar, RusEd.


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Non-NMC Routes (USA/UK/Singapore)

  • Universities like Harvard (USA), Oxford (UK), National Univ. of Singapore, or Univ. of Melbourne (Australia) are not on the NMC list.

  • They are ideal if you intend to practise or settle abroad — since they require:

  • Their own licensing exams (USMLE/PLAB/AMC), and FMGE/NExT to practise in India.If you study here you must still clear FMGE/NExT to practise in India, plus their own licensing exams (USMLE, PLAB, AMC). 


Choose these only when you aim to settle in those countries.


Eligibility Checklist

  • NEET-UG 2025 qualified (mandatory for every Indian).

  • 50 % aggregate in PCB in Class XII (40 % for reserved categories).

  • Age 17+ on 31 Dec 2025.

  • IELTS/TOEFL not needed for Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan; may be required for Poland if medium is English-taught.


Cost Break-up (Illustrative: Georgia)

  • Tuition: 5 000 USD/year × 5 yrs = 25 000 USD ≈ ₹20.7 L

  • Hostel: 2 500 USD/year × 6 yrs = 15 000 USD ≈ ₹12.4 L

  • Total ≈ ₹33 L—still ₹20-30 L cheaper than an Indian private seat.


Coming Back to Practise in India

  • Sit FMGE/NExT (screening test).

  • Complete 12-month internship in an NMC-approved Indian hospital.

  • Register with State Medical Council—now you are on par with any Indian MBBS grad.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is NEET compulsory for MBBS abroad?

A: Yes, as per NMC rules every Indian candidate must qualify NEET-UG.


Q2. How do I confirm a university is NMC-approved?

A: Download the latest PDF from [nmc.org.in → “Recognised Medical Colleges Abroad”].


Q3. What is FMGE?

A: Foreign Medical Graduate Examination, soon to be replaced by NExT. You must pass to practise in India.


Q4. Can I get a scholarship?

A: Some Russian and Polish universities offer merit-based waivers of 10-30 % tuition; early applicants are prioritised.


Q5. What is the course duration?

A: 6 years (5 academic + 1 internship) across most NMC-approved countries; 4–6 years in USA/UK depending on programme.


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