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| ASPECT | MBBS IN INDIA | MBBS ABROAD |
|---|---|---|
|
Cost of Education |
Private Colleges: Expensive
(₹85Lakh – ₹1 Crore)
Government Colleges:
Affordable (₹10–20 Lakh) |
Total Cost: ₹20–30 Lakh
(including Tuition & Living
Expenses) |
|
Entrance Exam |
NEET Required: Mandatory
for all admissions with
excellent marks
(Government & Private). |
NEET Required: Mandatory,
but only the qualifying
marks are required. |
|
Seats Availability |
Government Colleges:
Limited seats, tough
competition. |
More Seats Available: Easier
admission with less
competition. |
|
Medium of Instruction |
English medium in private
colleges, some use regional
languages. |
English instruction for
international students.
Some local language
learning required for clinical
practice. |
|
Quality of Education |
High in known government
colleges; varies in private
institutions. |
High-quality education with
modern infrastructure,
especially in WHO/NMC-
recognized universities. |
|
Global Recognition |
NMC-recognized degrees
are globally valid; top
institutions are
internationally recognized. |
Global Validity: WHO/NMC-
approved degrees. |
|
Duration |
5.5 years (4.5 years of academics +1-year internship). |
5-6 years, including clinical rotations, some countries may require a 1-year internship upon return to India. (Complete a mandatory 1-year internship in India) |
COUNTRY
| Destination Country | Licensing Exam Name | Conducting Authority |
|---|---|---|
|
United Kingdom |
UKMLA / PLAB
|
General Medical Council (GMC) |
|
United States |
USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) |
National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) & FSMB |
|
Canada |
MCCQE (Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam)
|
Medical Council of Canada (MCC) |
|
Australia |
AMC (Australian Medical Council Exam) |
Australian Medical Council (AMC) |
|
Dubai (UAE) |
DHA (Dubai Health Authority Exam) |
Dubai Health Authority
|
|
Abu Dhabi (UAE) |
HAAD (Health Authority – Abu Dhabi Exam)
|
Department of Health – Abu Dhabi
|
|
India |
FMGE (till 2024), to be replaced by NExT in future.
|
National Medical Commission (NMC) |
According to the National Medical Council (NMC), the MBBS program abroad must be at least 5.5 years in duration. This includes one year of mandatory clinical training or internship at a recognized hospital.
The NMC mandates a one-year (12-month) internship during the MBBS program. This must be completed at an authorized hospital, and students are required to maintain a detailed logbook to fulfil NMC requirements.
The MBBS curriculum abroad comprises Pre-Clinical, Para-Clinical, and Clinical phases, along with an internship. The language of instruction must be English. Students should ensure the university’s curriculum follows the NMC's 2021 guidelines and includes all 19 mandatory subjects.
NEET qualification is compulsory for Indian students aspiring to pursue MBBS abroad. It is required for admission into medical universities approved by the NMC and WHO, and for eligibility to practice medicine in India.
Students must have completed their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology, achieving a minimum aggregate of:
General Category (UR): 50%
OBC/SC/ST: 40% |
PWD: 45% |
The minimum age to appear for NEET 2024 and to apply for MBBS abroad is 17 years.
Medical universities must be accredited by the appropriate authority in their country. Graduates should be eligible to practice medicine locally or return to India and qualify through licensing exams such as the FMGE or NEXT, subject to applicable regulations.
Key Highlights
STUDY ABROAD
Rules & Regulations
The National Medical Council (NMC) has some guidelines for the duration of the MBBS Course. An MBBS program should be at least 5.5 years long, including 1 year of clinical training/internship, which is mandatory.
The National Medical Council (NMC) has some guidelines for the duration of the MBBS Course. An MBBS program should be at least 5.5 years long, including 1 year of clinical training/internship, which is mandatory.
The National Medical Council (NMC) has some guidelines for the duration of the MBBS Course. An MBBS program should be at least 5.5 years long, including 1 year of clinical training/internship, which is mandatory.
The National Medical Council (NMC) has some guidelines for the duration of the MBBS Course. An MBBS program should be at least 5.5 years long, including 1 year of clinical training/internship, which is mandatory.
The National Medical Council (NMC) has some guidelines for the duration of the MBBS Course. An MBBS program should be at least 5.5 years long, including 1 year of clinical training/internship, which is mandatory.
The National Medical Council (NMC) has some guidelines for the duration of the MBBS Course. An MBBS program should be at least 5.5 years long, including 1 year of clinical training/internship, which is mandatory.
COUNTRY
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