Why study MBBS abroad?

Being a doctor is probably one of the most anticipated fields for many in a country like India. However, the sunken reality of the nation is that not many are able to pursue it and be what they are aspiring to be. The fistful number of seats in the government as well as private medical universities of India and its disproportionate ratio with the gargantuan number of NEET appearing and qualifying students.

As the gap between the need and the availability are skyrocketing, a huge number of students seemingly drop their aspirations to be a doctor and settle for various alternatives. Last year, approximately 771500 students qualified for NEET, however, the total number of medical seats in India was just 82956. This year approximately 16.1 lakhs students have appeared for NEET UG about 83075 seats in government as well as private medical universities.

This implies that in 2020, there was a competition of 5582 NEET qualified students for 1 medical seat of India (private & medical). This year, there are about 11657 students for every medical seat who have appeared and are in a race to secure their seats in any medical institution of India.

Emphasising on the point that the above numbers includes private and government medical colleges and excludes the aspects like that of quota which further reduces the number of seats and increases the competition. Even in private medical universities, due to the heavy charges in various forms like donations and miscellaneous expenses, not all can enroll for it.

It is at this juncture that students often deviate from their path to fulfil their dream of becoming a doctor. Those who are persistent enough to not let any obstacle hinder their path, often find themselves looking for the options at MBBS abroad.

Though affordability and feasibility are some of the incredulous reasons why MBBS abroad has been emerging as a popular option, there are also several other reasons, which makes studying medicine abroad a more plausible and reasonable choice for the Indian students.

Here are some of the reasons which make studying MBBS abroad a probable choice for those seeking medical education abroad without compromising the quality:

1. Cost Of Study

Unlike the fees of private medical universities of India, studying MBBS abroad is quite an affordable option. Most of the countries of Europe, South American and Asian countries provide some quality medical education and that too in some of the globally reputed universities.

Among the many options for the students for MBBS abroad, medical universities of Russia are known for providing medical education at a subsidised fee structure even to its students. The students can avail several scholarships based upon their performance at the university, further making medical education more feasible.

2. Cost Of Living

Studying MBBS in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia,Kyrgyzstan, Caribbean Islands, etc offers a low cost living while at the same time maintaining the highest quality of living standards, especially for the international students.

Many times the university often provides the hostels, canteens, laundry room, reading room and other facilities for everyday use to the students, included in the fee structure. However, expenses like travelling within the country or spending a day on the city tour, general cost, etc composes the cost of living for the students.

3. Recognitions

For India, the recognition of the medical universities abroad is provided by the National Medical Commission (NMC), which replaced the Medical Council Of India (MCI) under the NITI Aayog Recommendation of NMC Bill in 2019.

Many a time, the medical universities are recognised by the several many other recognitiories bodies which provides the international reputation, such as Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER), Medical Council of Canada (MCC), etc

These recognitions imply the validity of the attained medical degree in the given region and thus act as an eligibility for the medical licensing exam like USMLE, FMGE/NExT, etc. The more the recognition, the more is its global reach.

4. No Entrance Exam

Most medical universities abroad do not require any form of entrance exam or interview to apply. The students are just required to fill up the eligibility criteria set forth by the concerned authority in their respective country to study MBBS abroad.

For Indian students seeking MBBS abroad, the eligibility criteria is not different from those who study within the country. The eligibility to study MBBS abroad or even in India, must have scored at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in class 12, qualified NEET exam and must be of the age of 17 years as on or before the year of admission.

5. No Donation

Unlike the private medical universities of India which may cost you even crores at times for admission, the students are not required to pay covert charges in the form of donations, etc to get admission in a good medical university abroad.

When studying MBBS abroad, though it is a general belief, is often misconceived to be incredibly expensive, however, having no donations often reduces the expenses for the fees and education for upto 60% when compared with the charges of private medical universities with hefty donations.

 

6. Better Return Of Investment (ROI)

In contrast to studying MBBS in India at a private medical university, studying MBBS Abroad is certainly a preferable choice. Following the completion of an MBBS degree, students can either return to their home countries or practice abroad. Whatever the choice of destination be, the students gain tremendous professional and financial benefits thus contributing to better ROI.

7. Personality Development

For many individuals, studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Having a place where students and faculty come from diverse backgrounds helps students develop their overall personalities. By learning new languages, exchanging ideas, and becoming more confident they can achieve their goals. Having these soft skills is essential to becoming a sophisticated professional like a doctor. Students who have exposure to the outside world develop a broader perspective about the world, and they develop a sense of responsibility and independence. A few years abroad help students develop their independence, responsibility, and co

Eligibility requirements to study MBBS abroad for Indian students

While each country could have its own set of rules and eligibility criteria for Indian students wanting to pursue their MBBS abroad, today we are going to talk about the general eligibility guidelines for Indian students wanting to pursue MBBS among the top countries overseas.

• The student is required to have attained the age of 17 on December 31 of the year he is pursuing his admission. There is no upper age limit to apply for MBBS abroad.
• The student must have completed his 10+2 from a recognized board.
• The student must have an aggregate percentage of at least 50% or above in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and must have studied English as a compulsory subject during his 10+2 years.
• The candidate would also be required to submit a medical certificate at the time of admission stating that the applicant is not suffering from any contagious diseases.
• Students are also required to qualify the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET). This is mandatory even if the student is planning to pursue his medical studies abroad. Candidates should remember that the upper limit for appearing for the NEET is 25 years for General candidates and 30 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

Admission process for studying MBBS abroad

Once the applicant has satisfied the eligibility requirements for studying MBBS abroad, he can move on to the next step which is the application process to study MBBS abroad. Candidates can check out the steps below for the detailed admission procedure to universities abroad.

• Step 1: Select your preferred MBBS University abroadand check its eligibility guidelines.
• Step 2:A lot of times, countries could require applicants to appear for an eligibility test to be eligible to study in their country. Candidates could also be required to appear for an English proficiency test to be eligible to apply. Applicants are required to get done with all the tests and move on to the next level.
• Step 3:Fill out the online application form of the university with all your accurate details and avoid any errors or deception while providing your particulars.
• Step 4:Applicants would be then required to upload scanned copies of a set of essential academic documents to further strengthen your profile. The list of documents is provided below.
• Step 5:Pay the application fee.
• Step 6:On the successful submission of your online application form along with your fee, candidates would hear back from the university with an admission letter.
• Step 7:Applicants would be then required to send their passport along with their original documents and their letter of acceptance to the concerned embassy to apply for their student visa.
• Step 8:Once the Student Visa is issued depending on the time taken by the embassy. The applicant would be then required to make his travel arrangements to reach his university before the commencement of his course.

Essential documents required for pursuing MBBS abroad

Applicants wanting to study abroad would be required to provide the following documents (but not limited to) during the time of their admission process:

• Birth Certificate
• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• School Leaving & School Migration Certificate
• NEET Score Card
• Statement of Purpose
• Letter of Recommendation
• Resume (CV)
• Personal Financial Statements
• Passport Size Photographs
• Medical Certificate