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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Medical education in Gujarat now costs as much as studying in Russia, Georgia
SLUG: FEE HIKE Ahmedabad: A significant fee hike in Gujarat's private and semi-govt medical colleges has drawn sharp criticism from medical fraternity and political leaders, who say the move makes studying medicine in the state either comparable or costlier than in countries like Georgia, Russia, and Uzbekistan. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The fee regulation committee (FRC) revised medical course fees upward by as much as 12% this week, putting management quota seats at some private colleges above Rs 1 crore. Even govt quota seats cost more than Rs 57 lakh in some colleges. The Indian Medical Association says this will push aspiring doctors to seek cheaper options overseas. Every year, around 15,000 students from Gujarat go to pursue MBBS degrees in countries Russia, Georgia, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, where colleges offer full medical degrees for lower fees and lower academic barriers for admissions. Experts believe the fee hike will accelerate the exodus of students to these countries. An expert said, "In India, students face immense competition, and admissions are mostly based on merit. However, getting into these foreign medical colleges is relatively straightforward and does not depend on merit. The average cost for a medical degree (five-year course) in Eastern Europe ranges between Rs 40-50 lakh, with Russia averaging around Rs 30 lakh, and Nepal and Bangladesh between Rs 38-40 lakh. An Ahmedabad-based immigration consultant told TOI that before the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Ukraine was a favoured destination for students pursuing medicine from Gujarat and, by extension, India. "But even today, about 15,000 students from the state pursue medical education abroad," said the consultant. Students in countries such as Georgia are often trained for exams such as the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) in India after their return. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now For Europe and the US, students prepare for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB), they added. "The students work hard for two or more years for NEET and then compete for coveted govt quota seats. While there is an increase in seats, there have been no new govt-run medical colleges in the past 10 years. In such a scenario, students have no option but to opt for GMERS or private colleges," said an educationist. "After a doctor spends lakhs and crores on education, we expect them to serve society selflessly. We must provide a level-playing field to aspirants. "
Time of India
a day ago
- General
- Time of India
NBEMS to issue FMGE pass certificates for December 2024 session: Check official notice here
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released a notice regarding the distribution of pass certificates of the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2024 session. The pass certificates to candidates were issued from February 24 to May 23, 2025 after the verification process. However, candidates who were unable to collect their certificates can now do it as per the new schedule released by NBEMS. As per the schedule, the distribution of FMGE certificates will be done between June 11 to July 16, 2025. Distribution of FMGE pass certificates The FMGE pass certificates for December 2024 session will be distributed as per the roll number wise schedule released by FMGE. Candidates can check the official notice issued by NBEMS here: Distribution of FMGE pass certificates 2024 notice Check roll number wise schedule here: FMGE December 2024 Roll Number Schedule of Certificate Collection From 2411200001 to 2411207622 June 11, 2025 From 2411207628 to 2411215299 June 18, 2025 From 2411215307 to 2411222940 June 25, 2025 From 2411222946 to 2411230743 July 2, 2025 From 2411230746 to 2411238465 July 9, 2025 From 2411238468 to 2411246184 July 16, 2025 Required documents for collection Candidates must present the following original documents at the time of collection: FMGE December 2024 Admit Card Passport (including all old passports) Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Card, if applicable Primary Medical Qualification Degree Certificate, duly apostilled or attested by the Indian Embassy Eligibility Certificate issued by the Medical Council of India (MCI) or National Medical Commission (NMC) Valid photo identity proof (Voter ID, PAN card, Driving Licence, or Aadhaar Card) Self-declaration form (available in the entry slip) Printed entry slip downloaded from the NBEMS website Candidates also have to undergo biometric verification, including fingerprint and facial recognition. It is advised to avoid applying henna or any substances on fingers that might interfere with biometric scanning. For more information about FMGE examination, candidates are advised to visit the official NBEMS website . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Hans India
3 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Shaheen Group secures 500 MBBS seats for Indian students in Tajikistan
Hyderabad: As hundreds of students fail to secure MBBS seats through merit or management quotas, Shaheen Group of Institutions has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Medical Social Institute of Tajikistan, under which 500 students will be able to pursue MBBS degrees at the institute. As part of the collaboration, the Ambassador of Tajikistan to India, along with the Cultural Ambassador and other diplomatic representatives, visited the Shaheen Campus. Dr Zainab, the Tajikistan coordinator, assured that full security is provided to international students there. Dr Abdul Qadeer, Chairman of the Shaheen Group of Institutions, explained that this agreement offers such students a chance to fulfill their dream of becoming doctors. He further stated that students can complete the entire six-year MBBS course, including hostel accommodation and Indian food, for just Rs 32 lakh. Dr Qadeer shared that the course fee can be paid in easy installments. The registration fee is Rs 49,500, and registrations will remain open until the end of June. The Rs 32 lakh package also includes insurance coverage. In a significant move, Shaheen Group and its medical partners will provide FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) coaching from the first day of the MBBS course. This ensures that students are well-prepared to obtain a license for medical practice after graduation. For more information, visit:
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
NMC warns against unauthorised medical colleges, illegitimate offshore medical programmes
New Delhi: The NMC has warned students against taking admission in medical colleges operating in the country without requisite approval as well as unauthorised offshore medical programmes. In an advisory, the apex body said students graduating from non-compliant institutions will be held ineligible for licensing exam FMGE and the onus of the disqualification would solely lie on them. "The NMC has observed few instances of unauthorized medical colleges operating in the country, without requisite approvals. These institutions are misleading students and parents by claiming recognition and offering admissions in medical courses that are not legally sanctioned," the commission said in the advisory. Putting a checklist to verify the legitimacy of an institute, the NMC told MBBS aspirants to visit the commission's official website to check the list of recognised medical colleges, and contact it directly for verification. It strongly advised students and parents not to reply on college websites and advertisements alone while underlining that the NMC does not conduct direct admissions to any medical college. In the advisory, the NMC put out a phone number +91-11-25367033 for parents, students and stakeholders if they need to contact the commission for any query about the recognition status of an institute. The NMC further mentioned Singhania University in Rajasthan and Sanjiban Hospital and Medical College in Howrah, West Bengal have come under its scrutiny for offering and running medical courses without authorisation and legal action has already been initiated against one of them. The advisory also specified the regulations under the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021, for students planning to pursue medical education abroad. According to it, the candidate should have completed a minimum of 54 months of medical education at a single institution and a 12-month internship should be completed at the same foreign university. Besides, the regulations state that clinical training should not be divided across institutions or countries and the medium of instruction must be English. The other key requirements included that the candidate should have studied the mandatory subjects listed in Schedule-I. Also he or she should have been registered with the respective professional regulatory body or otherwise, competent to grant licence to practise medicine in their respective jurisdiction of the country in which the medical degree is awarded and at par with the license to practise medicine given to citizen of that country. "It is firmly advised that for detailed requirements, Schedule I of the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulation, 2021 (FMGL Regulation 2021) shall be complied with, to apply for a licence or permanent registration to practise in India," the advisory said. Further, no foreign medical graduate shall be granted permanent registration, unless he or she has undergone supervised internship in India for a minimum term of 12 months, after applying for the same to the commission. "Foreign medical graduates who fail to comply with these regulations may lead to disqualification for registration to practice medicine in India," the advisory said.
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
NMC warns against unauthorised medical colleges, illegitimate offshore medical programmes
The NMC has warned students against taking admission in medical colleges operating in the country without requisite approval, as well as unauthorised offshore medical programmes. In an advisory, the apex body said students graduating from non-compliant institutions will be held ineligible for the licensing exam FMGE, and the onus of the disqualification would solely lie on them. "The NMC has observed a few instances of unauthorised medical colleges operating in the country, without requisite approvals. These institutions are misleading students and parents by claiming recognition and offering admissions in medical courses that are not legally sanctioned," the commission said in the advisory. Putting a checklist to verify the legitimacy of an institute, the NMC told MBBS aspirants to visit the commission's official website to check the list of recognised medical colleges, and contact it directly for verification. It strongly advised students and parents not to rely on college websites and advertisements alone while underlining that the NMC does not conduct direct admissions to any medical college. In the advisory, the NMC put out a phone number, +91-11-25367033, for parents, students, and stakeholders if they need to contact the commission for any query about the recognition status of an institute. The NMC further mentioned that Singhania University in Rajasthan and Sanjiban Hospital and Medical College in Howrah, West Bengal, have come under its scrutiny for offering and running medical courses without authorisation, and legal action has already been initiated against one of them. The advisory also specified the regulations under the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021, for students planning to pursue medical education abroad. According to it, the candidate should have completed a minimum of 54 months of medical education at a single institution, and a 12-month internship should be completed at the same foreign university. Besides, the regulations state that clinical training should not be divided across institutions or countries and the medium of instruction must be English. The other key requirements included that the candidate should have studied the mandatory subjects listed in Schedule-I. Also he or she should have been registered with the respective professional regulatory body or otherwise, competent to grant licence to practise medicine in their respective jurisdiction of the country in which the medical degree is awarded and at par with the license to practise medicine given to citizen of that country. "It is firmly advised that for detailed requirements, Schedule I of the Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulation, 2021 (FMGL Regulation 2021) shall be complied with, to apply for a licence or permanent registration to practise in India," the advisory said. Further, no foreign medical graduate shall be granted permanent registration, unless he or she has undergone supervised internship in India for a minimum term of 12 months, after applying for the same to the commission. "Foreign medical graduates who fail to comply with these regulations may lead to disqualification for registration to practice medicine in India," the advisory said.
