MBBS IN RUSSIA
Amid War, Russia & Ukraine's varsities try to woo Indian medical students who missed the NEET cutoff
Amid intense competition for medical seats in India, Russian and Ukrainian universities are aggressively targeting Indian students with promises of low-cost, entrance-free admissions through ads on YouTube and Instagram.
Despite domestic push in Budget 2025, medical students likely to stick to studying abroad
India's medical colleges face a severe shortage of seats amid growing competition. Many students are exploring cost-effective medical education abroad or alternative health science courses. This trend is accentuated by limited government seats and high costs at private colleges.
Low pass ratio of foreign doctors in India shows poor quality of education abroad: Economic Survey
The Economic Survey 2024-25 reveals a low pass percentage of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) in qualifying exams, indicating sub-par medical education abroad. It highlights the need for reasonable medical education costs in India and addresses geographical and urban-rural imbalances in medical education availability.
No neat solution to NEET, BSc or gap year part of study plan B
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is embroiled in controversy, leading students seeking entrance to medical colleges to explore alternative paths such as taking a year off to prepare for the next round, considering foreign colleges, or opting for domestic Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs.
Violence in Kyrgyzstan: Why Indian and Pakistani students are being targeted in Bishkek
The Indian embassy in the Central Asian country has advised Indian students in Bishkek to remain indoors for their safety. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has urged Indian students to maintain regular communication with the embassy for updates and assistance.
93-year-old Samarkand university in Uzbekistan sees rise in MBBS aspirants from India as war closes Ukraine door
Even though the duration of MBBS is six years in Uzbekistan, unlike five and a half years in India, teaching and learning in English, a peaceful atmosphere, affordable fees and practical exposure are the reasons that attract students to the new destination.
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Evacuated from war-torn Ukraine, over 1000 Indian MBBS students resume studies in medical university Uzbekistan
The Samarkand State Medical University in Uzbekistan has accommodated over 1,000 Indian medical students from Ukraine after the Indian Embassy in Ukraine reached out to them enquiring if the affected students can seek a transfer.
UP medical colleges to teach in Hindi too
Many Hindi-language books are now accessible for various MBBS subjects, with some currently under review. According to Professor NS Verma, Head of the Physiology Department at KGMU, numerous countries like Russia, China, and Japan instruct students in their native language.
CBI probe against 73 foreign medical graduates allowed to practise in India without mandatory test
The CBI has registered a case of alleged corruption, criminal conspiracy, forgery and cheating against unidentified officials of state medical councils, erstwhile Medical Council of India, and 73 foreign medical graduates, the officials said. The National Board of Examination had intimated the Ministry of Health that 73 such medical graduates who did their MBBS from foreign countries such as Russia, Ukraine, China, and Nigeria during 2011-22 have not qualified its examination and yet got registration from various state medical councils.
Teaching MBBS in Hindi is a good idea, but where are quality textbooks? ask medical experts
Though the Madhya Pradesh government has taken a path-breaking decision to start MBBS course in Hindi from the 2022-2023 academic session, experts in the medical field have expressed reservations over the move because of unavailability of quality books in the language on the subject.
National Medical Commission gives relaxation to foreign medical graduates who had to return from Ukraine, China
The foreign medical graduates will be eligible to get registration only after completing the two-year CRMI, it said adding the relaxation granted to the foreign medical students is a "one-time measure" and shall not be treated as "precedence in the future".
AIADMK urges PM Modi to exempt Ukraine-returned MBBS students from NEET
The AIADMK Coordinator and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu O.Panneerselvam urged PM Narendra Modi to exempt Ukraine-returned medical students from the National Eligiblity-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). The party leader has also requested Modi to intervene and advise the National Medical Commission to relax the guideline as a special case so that the Ukraine-returned MBBS students can continue their medical education in the country.
Indian students look for new destinations to chase medical education dreams
Ukraine is a popular destination among MBBS aspirants partly due to its cost-effectiveness. Both Russia and Ukraine attract a substantial number of students from India for the MBBS and BDS courses. But now all Indian students in Ukraine are forced to return home in the middle of their courses.
Russia-Ukraine war may push medical students to Germany, Spain & UK
Pursuing MBBS in Bangladesh and Nepal costs a tad higher at around Rs 40-50 lakh for the entire duration, while it is Rs 55-60 lakh in Spain, Italy and Germany. CollegeDekho helps students get admissions in foreign colleges round the year.
Students stuck in Ukraine did not have the Rs 1 crore needed to become a doctor in India
This difference in cost of becoming a doctor in India, or in countries such as Ukraine, can easily be Rs 70-80 lakh, explaining why so many students are now stuck in Ukraine.
Good to be back, say Indian nationals evacuated from Ukraine
Prior to the closure of the Ukrainian airspace, Air India had operated a flight to Ukraine's capital Kyiv on February 22 that brought 240 people back to India. It had planned to operate two more flights on February 24 and February 26 but could not do so as the Russian offensive began on February 24 and the Ukrainian airspace was consequently shut down.
Why Indians head to Ukraine to study medicine
Ukraine is the third most popular destination after China and the Philippines for Indian students who want to pursue medicine. There are about 18,000 medical students stuck in conflict-ridden Ukraine.
Fear, chaos in Ukraine; explosion few kms away from my house: Indian student tells parents in MP
Ashish Chandra (22), who is currently doing MBBS at Zaporizhzhia State Medical University in Ukraine, told his parents in a video call that an explosion occurred about five kms away from his house. Fear and chaos prevails in Ukraine, his parents quoted him as saying.
Ukraine crisis: Indian students arrive in Delhi, say followed Embassy advisory
On Tuesday, Indian embassy in Kyiv again asked Indian students to temporarily leave the country amid the rising tensions. A group of medical students arrived in a batch at the Delhi airport, taking Turkish Airlines from Kyiv to Istanbul and then to Qatar, and then from there to Delhi via Qatar Airways.
How MCI can save the country: Tough Covid-19 battle can only be won by our young doctors and nurses
Just by changing MCI regulations, India can produce over 1.5 lakh doctors and specialists out of thin air.
Novel coronavirus turns spotlight on Wuhan, Kerala connect
Wuhan has been a popular destination for Keralites and others as an educational hub with quality and affordable medical courses attracting overseas scholars. Impressed by factors like affordability, amenities and international standards in medical education, offered in English, students from Kerala have been flocking to Wuhan University School of Medicine in China.
Wuhan was a magnet for medical aspirants from India
The epicentre of coronavirus is now host to medical aspirants from around the world, including India
74% rise in youths seeking foreign medical degree
Experts say while the number of medical seats are limited in India, increasing awareness about foreign institutes coupled with their affordability has resulted in more aspirants seeking admissions abroad.
MBBS graduates from abroad face a hard road to licence, respect
MBBS graduates from abroad are considered less meritorious than home-grown medical graduates.
Less than one doctor for 1000 population in India: Government to Lok Sabha
There were a total 10,22,859 allopathic doctors registered with the state medical councils or Medical Council of India as on March 31 this year.
China becomes the largest contributor of MBBS doctors to India
China is today the largest contributor of MBBS doctors to India followed by Russia, Ukraine and Nepal, according to data collated by the National Board of Examinations.
Maharashtra Medical Council cracks down on 'fake' MD physicians
Maharashtra Medical Council has launched a crackdown against doctors who pursue PG degrees through distance education and claim to be MD.
Hike spending on higher education; make it graft-free: Experts
Govt should spend 8% of GDP on expansion of higher education in the country and free the sector from capitation and corruption, education experts said.
Lured by cheaper fee structure, wannabe medicos opt Chinese medical colleges
An MBBS course from a govt medical college in China will cost about Rs 15-20 lakh. In India, just the tuition fee and donation will amount to Rs 45-75 lakh.
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