Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. As per NMC regulations, Indian students must qualify NEET-UG in the year of admission (or hold a valid score) to be eligible for foreign medical education that leads to practice in India. NEET is also required for obtaining the eligibility certificate equivalent.

Degrees from universities listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) and meeting NMC requirements are recognized. After completing MBBS abroad, you must clear the FMGE/NExT exam to obtain a license to practice in India. All universities we recommend are NMC-compliant.

It varies by country. Tuition typically ranges from ₹2.5–6 lakh per year in countries like Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, and ₹6–10 lakh per year in Georgia or Bangladesh. Including hostel and living expenses, the total 6-year budget usually falls between ₹20–60 lakh — far below Indian private medical colleges.

Yes — all universities we work with teach the MBBS program in English. Some countries add local-language classes to help students interact with patients during clinical rotations, which is an advantage, not a barrier.

Class 10 and 12 marksheets and certificates, NEET scorecard, passport (valid for at least 18 months), passport-size photographs, birth certificate, and a medical fitness certificate. For students under 18, a parental consent letter is needed. We handle apostille and notarization for you.

Student visa processing typically takes 2–6 weeks depending on the country and embassy workload. Our visa team prepares your complete file, conducts a mock interview, and tracks your application until approval — our success rate is 99%.

Yes. All our partner universities offer on-campus hostels with separate arrangements for male and female students. Indian and vegetarian food options are available either in university messes or nearby Indian restaurants and tiffin services.

The countries we recommend — Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Nepal, Bangladesh — host large Indian student communities and have university security, guarded hostels and warden supervision. Thousands of Indian students, including young women, study there safely today.

Yes — clear the FMGE/NExT exam after graduation, complete the required internship, and register with the State Medical Council or NMC. Our students consistently perform well in FMGE because we guide university selection with exam outcomes in mind.

The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), being replaced by the National Exit Test (NExT), is the screening test that foreign medical graduates must clear to practise or pursue PG in India. It tests the same MBBS curriculum taught abroad.

Yes. After clearing FMGE/NExT, you can appear for NEET-PG in India. Many students also pursue PG in the USA (USMLE), Germany, or the same country — we counsel you on all paths during your final year.

Ideally right after your NEET results. Seats in top universities close by July–September for the September intake. Starting early also gives you time for passport, apostille and visa without rush.

Check WDOMS listing, NMC compliance, ECFMG recognition, and the university's actual ranking. We share verifiable documents for every university we recommend — including recognition letters and fee structures signed by the university — before you pay anything.

No. Counselling by HBR Global Meditech is completely free. Our service fee applies only when you confirm admission through us, and it is transparently disclosed upfront in writing.