Countries like Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan offer affordable MBBS programs.

The cost varies by country and ranges from ₹15 to ₹60 lakhs, including tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses.

Yes, but students must pass the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) until 2024 or the National Exit Test (NEXT) from 2025 onward to practice in India.

Some universities in Russia, Kyrgyzstan, and Georgia allow admission without NEET, but Indian students will still need NEET qualifications if they plan to return and practice in India.

Students can clear NEXT to practice in India and appear for USMLE (USA), UKMLE (UK), or other licensing exams for countries like Germany, Australia, or Canada. They can also explore careers in research, hospital administration, or medical tourism.

Countries like Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Philippines, and Nepal have multiple NMC-approved universities. Students should always check the latest NMC-approved list before applying.

India has around 1 lakh MBBS seats, but over 20 lakh students appear for NEET. Due to high competition and expensive private colleges, many students opt for MBBS abroad.

Most universities provide separate hostels for boys and girls, along with Indian food options. Some students prefer renting private apartments.

From 2025, FMGE will be replaced by the National Exit Test (NEXT), which will serve as:
• A licensing exam for both Indian and foreign MBBS graduates.
• A screening test for foreign medical graduates to practice in India.
• An entrance exam for PG admissions (NEXT-PG).

No, NMC does not allow transfers from foreign universities to Indian medical colleges. If students want to study in India, they must clear NEET again and start from the first year.

The MBBS course in Kazakhstan takes 6 years to complete. The first 5 years are spent studying the theoretical aspects of medicine, and the final year is spent doing practical training in hospitals.

Yes, MBBS in Georgia is recognized in India. The Medical Council of India (MCI) has approved a list of medical schools in Georgia that are eligible to produce graduates who can practice medicine in India.

• There are many benefits to studying MBBS in Georgia, including:
  High-quality education: Georgian medical schools are accredited by international bodies and offer a high-quality education.
• Affordable tuition fees: Tuition fees for MBBS in Georgia are relatively low compared to other countries.
• English-taught programs: Most medical schools in Georgia offer MBBS programs taught in English.
• Excellent clinical training: Georgian medical schools offer excellent clinical training. Students get to rotate through different clinical departments, giving them hands-on experience.
• Safe and friendly environment: Georgia is a safe and friendly country. International students feel at home in Georgia.
• Residency opportunities: Georgian medical graduates are eligible to apply for residency in the United States and other countries.

After graduating from MBBS in Russia, you can find a job in Russia by applying to hospitals, clinics, and other medical institutions. You can also find a job in India by applying for the NMC screening test.