A record 16 lakh students registered for the NEET Exam 2021, out of which more than 15 lakh of them actually appeared for the exam. Though unprecedented even for India’s most prestigious medical exam, this number is just the beginning. It means that there will only be a rise in the number of medical aspirants in the future. However, the country’s government and private medical colleges aren’t yet adept to incorporate even half of these students. In such a case, many deserving candidates are left out. Thus, MBBS Abroad becomes the best alternative for them.
Keeping this in mind, this particular post seeks to make students realise that the decision to study MBBS abroad is not as risky or even costly as it’s projected. By busting the myths of this prospect, this post will basically clear the students’ minds and help them make a more well-informed decision.
Myth #1: MBBS Abroad is Costly
There’s a long standing perception that MBBS abroad attracts a big investment!
Though this prospect requires a significant amount of investment in terms of time and hardwork, that’s surely not the case in terms of money. In fact, students are more likely to get much more affordable deals in universities abroad than in India.
Mentioned below are some estimates of the top destinations often desired by those seeking to study MBBS abroad: –
- Russia = Between INR 20-25 Lakh
- Ukraine = Around INR 25 Lakh
- The Philippines = Between 25-30 Lakh
- Georgia = Around 30 Lakh
- Kyrgyzstan = INR 15-20 Lakh
- Kazakhstan = INR Around 21 Lakh
The main reason for such low fees for the entire 5 or 6-year period is because all universities here are public institutions and thus, funded by the government. Additionally, these don’t charge any donations/capitation fees unlike India.
Myth #2: Indian Students Find it Difficult to Study MBBS Abroad
There are several reasons why many people have this misconception, ranging from language problems to cultural differences!
However, in today’s more globalized and “woke” world, these problems are slowly disappearing, as universities are adopting multiculturalism. This materializes in the form of anti-ragging and anti-discrimination policies as well as the concept of racism-free zones in the universities.
Secondly, all the top MBBS abroad universities have started offering their curriculum in the English language for the ease of the foreign/international students.
Thirdly, many universities have in-house cooks who provide authentic Indian food in the cafeteria and hostel mess. Many universities also have Indian Students Associations. These organizations celebrate festivals like Diwali, Christmas, Eid, and Holi on a large scale.
Myth #3: Practicing in India after MBBS Abroad Becomes More Difficult due to FMGE
The myth is that after completing their study MBBS abroad, students will find it hard to pass the FMGE Exam (Indian Licentiate Exam)!
However, students need not worry about this exam as it’s not as difficult as it’s projected. The FMGE Exam, soon to be called the NEXT Exam, tests students on theoretical and practical knowledge from MBBS. Students must score at least 50% to be eligible to practice in India.
As seen above, MBBS abroad is not as difficult as it seems. It is a good option for a globally recognized MBBS degree at a budget-friendly cost. Many top universities abroad offer coaching for licentiate exams. These include the USMLE in the USA, FMGE in India, and PLAB in the UK.