Why Are Indian Students Choosing To Study MBBS Abroad

Why are Indian students choosing to study MBBS abroad? Approximately 25,000 students are moving abroad to study MBBS. I remember that when I was studying in school, my teacher asked us, “What do you want to become in the future?” Half of the students said they wanted to become doctors; however, only one of them achieved it. This wasn’t just my childhood—I’m sure every person in this country has experienced something similar. We all understand one thing: very few students end up becoming doctors, while the rest don’t even get the chance to drop out of MBBS colleges.

Here we got the answer: aspiring students are much higher than the Medical seats in India. In this blog, we are going to discuss why Indian students are willing to study abroad and what are the major factors that attract them to study MBBS abroad.

Competition And Limited Seats For MBBS Abroad:

Approximately 20 lakh students take the NEET exam every year. Ironically, the medical seats are over 1, and 8-9 lakh qualify for NEET every year which means 8 lakh or even more students’ dreams of becoming doctors are unfulfilled. Approximately 20,000 seats are managed quota. 80% of seats are distributed on the merit base.

Affordable Tuition Fee:

MBBS abroad tuition fee, typically for 6 years is 30-35 lakh including living expenses, learning cost of coaching for screening tests, or return to India. In comparison to India, only tuition in private colleges is 45-50 lakh. MBBS abroad colleges are affordable compared to India.

State-Of-The-Art Infrastructure And Facilities:

Foreign medical colleges often showcase modern infrastructure, well-equipped laboratories, and cutting-edge medical facilities. These resources help students with hands-on education and prepare them to tackle real-world medical problems. These facilities attract Indian students to study MBBS abroad.

Recognition And Accreditation Of Foreign Universities MBBS Abroad

Most of the Universities are recognized by prestigious organizations such as the WHO (World Health Organization), the Medical Council of India (MCI), the National Medical Commission (NMC), and foreign medical graduates practice in India with the clearing the FMGE(Foreign Medical Graduates Examination), making foreign education a viable path for Indian students.

Note: Indian students must choose a college accredited by the National Medical Commission (NMC). If the college is not accredited by the National Medical Commission then you are not eligible to practice medicine in India. Therefore be careful while choosing a medical college.

Easy Admission Process For MBBS Abroad:

The admission process for MBBS abroad is very straightforward compared to India. Many universities abroad accept students based on their NEET scores and there is no need to write any additional entrance exam. Students from India must pass the Plus 2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Note: aspiring students must qualify for NEET.

Opportunities For International Practice:

Many students are getting the opportunity to practice medicine in countries like the USA, UK, and Canada after completing MBBS. The exams are USMLE (this exam is to practice Medicine USA), PLAB (for the UK), and many countries other than the UK, and the USA accept these exams to practice medicine. Therefore studying the MBBS abroad enhances opportunities for a better career in the future.

Q1: Which countries are popular among Indian students for MBBS?

Ans: Countries like Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Ukraine, the Philippines, and China are popular due to their affordable fees and quality education.

Q2: Is NEET mandatory for studying MBBS abroad?

Ans: Yes, Indian students need to qualify for the NEET exam to pursue MBBS abroad.

Q3: Can students practice in India after studying MBBS abroad?

Ans: Yes, students must clear the FMGE or NEXT exam to practice in India after completing their MBBS abroad.

Conclusion:

Every year 20,000 plus students move to study MBBS abroad. These numbers will be higher in the coming years due to low tuition fees and quality education. The overall expenditure of studying MBBS abroad for 6 years including tuition fees, accommodation, and return to India is just half of the tuition fee of private college in India. Of course, govt colleges have lower tuition compared to private medical colleges but the competition is much heavier, and the limited number of seats even the govt medical colleges.

Therefore, students are willing to pursue their dream of becoming a doctor in abroad colleges. These colleges are accredited by the National Medical Commission(NMC) and the WHO therefore Indian students can practice medicine in India after completing MBBS abroad by clearing the FMGE exam.