New Delhi: A growing number of Indian students is looking for MBBS Abroad options, with an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 aspirants migrating annually for MBBS programs abroad. As highlighted in a recent report by mbbsabroadInfo.com, this trend is driven largely by skyrocketing MBBS fees of private colleges in India and the acute shortage of MBBS seats in government institutions.
Why Are Indian Students Going for MBBS Abroad?
The report correlates this trend to:
- ₹1 crore+ fees in Indian private medical colleges in India
- Less than 5% of NEET qualifiers securing government MBBS seats
- Direct admission options overseas post-NEET
- No donation or capitation fees abroad
- Availability of English-medium MBBS programs
Countries like Russia, Georgia, Bangladesh, and Kazakhstan offer MBBS programs in the ₹25-50 lakh range, making them a preferred alternative for middle-class Indian families.
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FMGE Pass Rates: A Critical Concern
A major challenge remains the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination), the screening test for practising in India. According to FMGE 2024 Result data:
| Country | Appeared | Passed | Pass % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 2,500 | 1,100 | 44.0% |
| Georgia | 3,500 | 1,200 | 34.3% |
| Russia | 11,000 | 3,200 | 29.1% |
| China | 16,000 | 3,100 | 19.4% |
Only 25.8% of all test takers cleared the FMGE in 2024, raising concerns over clinical training quality and language barriers in many foreign institutions.
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While top institutions in Russia, Georgia, and Bangladesh provide:
Others lack proper faculty, clinical tie-ups, or English-medium instruction, making due diligence essential.
Students at Risk: Role of Agents and Misinformation
The report also warns about the unchecked rise of fraudulent education agents who:
- Falsely claim NMC approval
- Mislead students about FMGE exemptions
- Hide hidden costs and poor campus facilities
In some cases, families have lost lakhs in admission scams or landed in unrecognised colleges with zero support.
Way Forward: 6 Key Recommendations
- NMC Verification: Regularly publish lists of vetted foreign institutions
- Agent Regulation: Certify and monitor education consultants
- FMGE Coaching Support: Offer online prep tools and state-funded coaching
- Transparent Embassy Advisories: Regularly update safety notices and guidance
- Seat Expansion in India: Accelerate creation of 75,000 new MBBS seats
- Affordability: Regulate private tuition and offer need-based scholarships
As mbbsabroadInfo points out, MBBS abroad is no longer just a backup plan; it’s a necessity for thousands of students blocked by India’s limited medical education capacity. However, without strong regulations and transparency, students risk investing in degrees that don’t convert into careers.
The Indian government, NMC, and embassies must work together to create a safer, smarter path for these future doctors.
Source: Report originally published on mbbsabroadInfo.com
