Introduction

MBBS in India is a highly preferred course because it is one of the respected career options. As of now, people have realized that after not getting any medical seats in India, they can opt for foreign medical universities. The cost of medical colleges in India and foreign are almost the same but seats in Indian medical colleges are less and fees of private colleges and universities are very high. So, students are opting to study MBBS abroad. There is a system of donations In India also. And foreign medical colleges are MCI- approved.

Why Study Mbbs Abroad

There are many factors that push students for studying their MBBS abroad-

• Universities in foreign countries offer many seats that are to be filled by international students.
• The cost of pursuing MBBS is much lower than the private universities in India.
• Universities in foreign countries are very well-known to provide quality education and the best faculty and globally recognized degrees to the students.
• After completing their MBBS, students can come to India and practice in India after passing the qualifying test by MCI [ foreign medical graduates examination] 
• Students can apply for scholarships that had a good performance in higher school and the students who are facing financial problems.
• Universities and colleges provide safety and security to international students, so they can feel at home in that country.
• To draw the attention of students towards their medical universities, they use the English language as their primary language to study.

Eligibility Criteria To Pursue Mbbs Abroad

• The students have attained their age of 17 for pursuing their admission.
• The students must have completed their 12th class.
• The students must have an aggregate percentage [50%] in physics, biology, and chemistry.
• The student must carry an eligibility certificate issued by the medical council of India. 
• Students should clear the national eligibility entrance test [neet].

Countries To Study Mbbs Abroad

• Bangladesh- Indian candidates who want to pursue MBBS from Bangladesh can directly apply for admissions under the SAARC countries quota – which allows the students to study MBBS at a very normal fee structure. The cost for studying MBBS  in Bangladesh is approximately between 30-60 lacs.
• China- in China only 45 universities are qualified to teach MBBS in English and can get admit Indian students. So, the students who wish to study MBBS from China, have options of these 45 universities, and otherwise, they have to study in the Chinese language. The cost of studying MBBS In china is 3-8 lacs per year. China is quite popular because of its affordable fee structure. These are recognized by MCI.
• Russia- top-rated education and low tuition fees are the two best reasons to study and pursue MBBS from Russia. The World health organization (WHO) and Medical Council of India (MCI) recognize all the Russian medical universities and only 12 universities teach MBBS in the English language. All the students can practice anywhere in the world after passing the screening test.
• Ukraine– Ukraine is among the best destinations for medical studies. Indian students can get direct admission for pursuing MBBS in Ukraine. All the medical universities are recognized by the world health organization (WHO) and the United Nations Educational, scientific, and cultural organization (UNESCO). The average duration of studying MBBS in Ukraine is 5.8 years.
• Philippines- Philippines offers an MD degree that is equivalent to an MBBS degree in India. The Philippines is very well known for its best quality education and training and research, and that makes it the most preferred country for studying MBBS by Indian students. The medical colleges of the Philippines are offering very low and affordable fee structures. The duration of the MBBS course in the Philippines is 5.8years. And the cost is  3-5 lacs per year. 

Conclusion-  

The main reason to study abroad for Indian students is there are fewer seats for mbbs in India and the fee of private colleges is very high. Above mentioned countries offer various scholarships and take direct admissions for mbbs in their country. The fee structure of these universities is very affordable and the cost of living in these countries is also very low. But to start your practice in India, you are required to pass the foreign medical graduate examination by MCI. All the above-mentioned universities are recognized by the world health organization (WHO) and the medical council of India (MCI).