MBBS is a 6-year degree in Russia that is mostly given as a specialist bachelor's degree in Medicine. The Medical Council of India (MCI) has approved over 53 Russian universities that offer an MBBS degree, allowing you to complete your studies overseas and practice medicine in India. All candidates planning to study MBBS abroad must pass the NEET exams, according to MCI regulations. To legally practise medicine in India, graduates with an MBBS degree from Russia must pass the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE).

2. MBBS is a 6-year degree in Russia that is mostly given as a specialist
bachelor's degree in Medicine. The Medical Council of India (MCI)
has approved over 53 Russian universities that offer an MBBS
degree, allowing you to complete your studies overseas and practice
medicine in India. All candidates planning to study MBBS abroad
must pass the NEET exams, according to MCI regulations. To legally
practise medicine in India, graduates with an MBBS degree from
Russia must pass the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination
(FMGE).

3. MBBS in Russia is becoming a viable alternative for prospective
doctors who have been denied admission to India's top medical
schools in recent years. For admission to most Russian colleges
offering MBBS, no language test such as TOEFL/IELTS or entrance
exam is necessary. However, your CBSE/ISC 12th scores must have a
minimum aggregate of 50% (in PCB) or higher. Tuition fees for
admission to the MBBS program at Russia's best universities range
from 193,000 to 874,000 Russian Rubles each year. The costs of
studying in Russia for Indian students range from 1.9 to 8.8 lakh INR
per year.

4. According to WHO Rankings, Russia has risen on the study destination
ladder for medical students, occupying roughly 30 spots among the top
100 medical schools. The low tuition allows students to pursue their
ambitions of studying abroad at a low cost. Because of COVID-19, they
temporarily conducted all classes online; nevertheless, universities are
currently taking applications for new sessions. Between January to August,
most prestigious Russian colleges accept applications for September
sessions. An MCI-accredited MBBS degree is offered by some of Russia's
most reputable universities.

5. Approximately 10,000 Indians are enrolled in Russian universities, and
most of them are pursuing MBBS programs.
• MBBS tuition fees in Russia are significantly lower than in other
nations such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
• The economies of India and Russia are nearly identical, with the value
of 1 Russian ruble roughly equivalent to 1.01 INR. As a result, lodging
and other expenditures are nearly identical to those in India.
• The admissions procedure is straightforward.
• To study MBBS in Russia, students are not required to take any
additional country-specific exams, such as the MCAT.

6. • Language proficiency tests such as the IELTS or TOEFL are also not
required for enrollment. This also saves money on the cost of taking
such tests.
• Russian medical universities have a curriculum that is comparable to
that of Indian medical schools. As a result, students can return to India
to pursue higher education with no additional training.
• MCI and WHO have recognized most Russian universities. As a result,
graduates who pass the screening test can practice in India.
• Most Russian universities have centres that help Indian students
prepare for MCI screening tests.
• If a student is accepted by a Russian university and submits all required
documentation, a student visa is guaranteed.

7. For Indian students, the admissions process at Russian universities is fairly
straightforward. Applicants must have a senior high school diploma with
biology and chemistry as obligatory subjects. Some institutions don't even
require a certain percentage of students to graduate. As a result, if you
want to pursue an MBBS degree while studying overseas, Russia is an
excellent option. For admission to the MBBS program, students may be
required to take an entrance exam administered by several Russian
universities. They are, however, less competitive than other medical exams
such as the NEET, MCAT, and others. Questions are designed to test
students' fundamental knowledge in disciplines such as biology, chemistry,
and English.

8. Most Indian students opt to return home after completing their MBBS in
Russia. To practice medicine in their native country, they must pass an MCI
screening, commonly known as the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination
(FMGE).
• This test takes place twice a year, in June and December.
• Passing the exam requires a minimum of 50% on both papers.
• After passing the test, students must complete a one-year mandated
internship.