How to select a country for MBBS abroad: complete guide as per NMC guidelines

## Key NMC Guidelines for studying MBBS abroad

Before finalizing on a country, ensure that the university adheres to these five major NMC guidelines:

1. English Medium Instruction: The course must be taught in English.

2. No Transfer Allowed: Students must complete their entire course at one university; transfers are no longer permitted.

3. Minimum Course Duration: MBBS must be at least of 54 months, i.e., 4.5 years duration. 4. Mandatory Internship: Students have to mandatorily undergo internship of one year in the country under whose MBBS programme they have undergone. 5. Medical License: They have to get medical license from the country who had undertaken MBBS before returning to India.

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Country-wise Analysis of MBBS Programs

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### 1. Russia

- Language: English medium.

- Internship: Available.

- License: They require an exam in Russian. Russian is taught during the course, so students shouldn't have a problem passing the test.

### 2. Uzbekistan

- Language: English medium.

- Internship: Available.

- License: No license exams at the moment.

### 3. Kazakhstan

- Language: English medium.

- Internship: Offered.

- License: The exam will be administered in English.

### 4. Kyrgyzstan

- Language: Provided in English medium.

- License: Licensing requirements are not clear, thus it is a quite risky option.

### 5. Georgia

- Language: Provided in English medium.

- License: It allows students to work as junior doctors, but to gain the medical license, one has to pursue the postgraduate studies.

### 6. China

- Language: English medium.

- License: An examination is required in advanced Chinese, making it a challenging choice.

### 7. Philippines

- Language: English medium.

- Duration: Does not fulfill the minimum 54-months requirement by NMC. Not advisable.

### 8. Armenia

- Language: English medium.

- License: To obtain a license, the candidate needs to pass a Russian-language examination.

### 9. Nepal & Bangladesh

- Language: English medium.

- License: Offered, but the future license exam requirements are unknown.

### 10. European Countries

- License: Only after MBBS and postgraduate completion.

- Cost: Extremely high tuition fees and living costs.

### 11. Ukraine

- Compliance: That complies with all the guidelines but not recommended because of war.

### 12. Iran

- License: Given, but information about the licensing exam is not clear.

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## Things to Consider While Chose a Country

While shortlisting the country for MBBS, beyond the NMC guidelines compliance, the following are kept in mind:

### 1. Visa Process

Start the visa application process well in time so as not to be delayed.

### 2. Food Availability

Whether you're a vegetarian or have specific preferences, understand the food options you can get in the country of your choice.

### 3. Clinical Exposure

Find out if the universities employ training on cadavers or dummies. This may affect your practical learning experience.

### 4. Cost of Living

Be aware of the exchange rate of the currency and whether overall costs, such as tuition fees and accommodation, are relatively lower.

### 5. Population and Hospital Access

Choose a country with a sufficient population for better clinical exposure during internships.

### 6. Safety

Research the crime rate and overall safety in the country before finalizing your decision.

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## Countries Recommended as per NMC Guidelines

Based on the analysis, the following countries are currently considered safe and compliant with NMC guidelines:

- Russia

- Kazakhstan

- Uzbekistan

- Bangladesh

- Nepal

- Rome

- Iran

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## Why Good Counselling Matters

A fraudster and false information have convinced many students to opt for non-compliant universities. Those students waste precious time and money as well. It is important to

1. Talk things over with your parents and counselors.

2. Research universities and health ministry guidelines.

3. Keep yourself updated with NMC requirements and changes.

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## Free Consultation and Guidance

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## Conclusion

So, the country for doing MBBS needs to be selected wisely. This can be done by choosing an NMC-guided university and then considering practical issues such as cost, safety, and exposure to the clinical. The comment section is below for anyone who has further questions or needs guidance. We will help you along the way.

**Plan well for a proper MBBS journey abroad!