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Why MBBS Abroad with "medischolars.in"
Exploring MBBS abroad is a strategic decision for many Indian students given the intense competition and high costs of private medical education in India. Below is a detailed breakdown of the statistical landscape, cost comparisons, and the roadmap for practicing in India or abroad.
Returning to India: The "Homecoming" Path
The Core Problem: Supply vs. Demand in India
The primary reason to look abroad is the massive gap between the number of aspirants and available government seats.
NEET-UG Applicants (2024): ~24,00,000+ candidates.
Total MBBS Seats in India: ~1,18,000 (approx. split: 51% Govt, 49% Private/Deemed).
Government Seats (Affordable): Only ~60,000 seats.
The Reality: Less than 3% of NEET applicants secure a subsidized government seat. The remaining 97% must either pay high private fees or drop a year.
Popular Central Asian Options:
Russia: ₹20-40 Lakhs total (Old, established universities, billingual challenge).
Georgia / Kazakhstan/ Kyrgyzstan / Uzbekistan: ₹15-25 Lakhs total (More affordable, shorter distance).
The Golden Rules (To Avoid Degree Invalidity)
You must choose a college that ensures:
Course Duration: Minimum 54 months (4.5 years) of theory/clinical course.
Internship Abroad: Minimum 12 months internship completed in the same foreign university.
Medium: The entire course must be taught in English.
License Eligibility: The degree must make you eligible to practice in that specific country.
The Exam: FMGE vs. NExT
Currently, students take the FMGE. However, this is transitioning to NExT (National Exit Test), which will be common for both Indian and Foreign graduates.
FMGE (Current Status):
Pass Rate: Typically 20-25% (requires dedicated preparation).
Format: 300 MCQs, No negative marking. Pass mark: 150/300.
NExT (Upcoming - Likely deferred to 2026/27):
NExT Step 1 (Theory): Computer-based exam replacing final year MBBS exams. Scores determine PG seats and internship eligibility.
NExT Step 2 (Practical): Clinical exam to test practical skills after internship. Pass/Fail only.
The "Double Internship" Rule
Step 1: Complete 12 months internship in your foreign college (Mandatory for degree validity).
Step 2: Clear FMGE/NExT Step 1 in India.
Step 3: Perform 12 months of CRMI (Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship) in an Indian medical college.
Note: This means your total timeline will be approx. 5.5 - 6 years abroad + 1 year internship in India.
An international degree can also be a gateway to careers in the US, UK, or Europe, often bypassing the fierce competition for PG seats (MD/MS) in India.
Option A: USA (The USMLE Pathway)
Exam: USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination).
Structure:
Step 1: Basic Sciences (Pass/Fail). Best taken during 2nd/3rd year of MBBS.
Step 2 CK: Clinical Knowledge (Score matters for residency matching).
Step 3: Final licensing exam.
Benefit: Highest earning potential globally. You enter US Residency directly (equivalent to MD/MS), where you earn a salary (approx. $60k/year) while learning
Option B: UK (The PLAB/UKMLA Pathway)
Exam: Currently PLAB, transitioning to UKMLA (UK Medical Licensing Assessment).
Structure:
UKMLA AKT: Applied Knowledge Test (Multiple choice).
UKMLA CPSA: Clinical and Professional Skills Assessment (Practical OSCE).
Benefit: Work-life balance is generally better than the US/India. No "ranking" competition; it's a licensing exam. Once you pass, you apply for jobs in the NHS.
Option C: Europe (Germany - The EU Leader)
No Central "Euro-Exam": Each EU country has its own rules. Germany is the most popular.
exams:
FSP (Fachsprachprüfung): Medical German language test (C1 level Medical German required).
KP (Kenntnisprüfung): Knowledge test equivalent to the German final state exam.
Benefit: PG education is FREE in Germany. You work as an "Assistant Doctor" earning €4,000-€5,000/month while specializing.
International Career Options (Global Mobility
If you plan to practice in India after your foreign degree, you must strictly follow NMC (National Medical Commission)
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