MB, BChir Medicine 

at Cambridge University, Cambridge

Note that at the University of Cambridge, Class 12 school leaving qualifications are not considered to be suitable preparation. Applicants studying towards Class 12 shall be expected on course to obtain grades at a very high level in relevant subjects to the course being applied to. The grades expected depend on the board with which applicants are studying and examples of typical requirements from some of the boards are given below:

• CISCE and NIOS: Applicants will need scores of 90% or higher in five or more relevant subjects
• CBSE: Applicants shall require five or more A1 grades in relevant subjects
• State Boards: Applicants shall be considered on a case-by-case basis. However, applicants will generally require scores of 95% or equivalent in five or more relevant subjects

Applicants taking Class 12 school leaving qualifications from any exam board shall only be considered competitive if they are accompanied by some additional qualifications. In addition to a very high-level performance in Class 12, details about the typical qualifications and levels expected to be achieved are given below:

• College Board Advanced Placement Tests: Offers for all Cambridge courses may be conditional on achieving grades of 5 in five or more Andhra Pradesh Tests
• IIT-JEE (Advanced): Offers for Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Natural Sciences (Physical) may be made conditional on a rank of
• STEP: Offers for Mathematics shall be conditional on achievement in the Sixth Term Examination Paper (STEP). STEP shall also be required for offers for other subjects, like Computer Science, Engineering, and Economics, where attainment equivalent to A Level Mathematics and / or Further Mathematics cannot be showcased by any other means. Note that all Mathematics offers shall have a STEP condition attached (including for the applicants taking Andhra Pradesh Tests or IIT JEE)

To take admission to the University of Cambridge, the applicants have to take either the GMAT or GRE. As such, there is no specific score range but the university’s current reported average GMAT score is around 687 with the median at 700  (Mid-80% range is 630-740). Note that the GMAT or GRE score must be valid at the point of application (scores are valid for five years).

The Cambridge University fees vary between INR 23 L and INR 72 L for first-year. The table below includes the first-year Cambridge University tuition fees of popular programs for Indian students:

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Cambridge’s high university and course ranking has maintained its reputation over the years. Known for its academic excellence and traditional scholarly values, the university is counted among the top institutions in the world for teaching, research, and international outlook. Its alumni base includes great scientists, leaders, politicians, authors, sportsperson, etc. Cambridge University’s research has a global impact in all the continents, across more than 100 countries. In addition, the career outcome rate of University of Cambridge is as high as 91%. Students looking for a rock-solid academic base and a fulfilling career can keep this university as their option.

The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge have their tuition fees as per the program that applicants must pay. Oxford University courses fees varies from INR 13 L and INR 82 L for first-year. Mentioned below is the first-year fees of some popular programs at Oxford and Cambridge:

University of Cambridge offers 3 - 4 year Engineering programs in several specializations such as Aerospace and Aerothermal Engineering, Bioengineering, Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering, and more. The foundations of engineering are the focus of the first and second years of college, which help students make decisions when selecting their specialty in the third year. A few students get the chance to study abroad in their third year through exchange programs with the National University of Singapore and Ecole Centrale Paris. By the end of their third year, students must present an industrial experience.

Yes. As per the unofficial source, the university ranks 6th among the best global universities, 2nd in the Best Global Universities in Europe, and 2nd in the Best Global Universities in the United Kingdom. This university would be the best recommendation to study as the tuition cost of many of the programs lies within INR 36 L, which is much more affordable than many universities in the UK. Additionally, the university is presently home to nearly 7,000 international students, demonstrating its dependability.

Yes, the University of Cambridge has been home to a vast number of Indian students. Listed below are some of the Indians who are included in the list of Cambridge University notable alumni:

• Rahul Gandhi: An Indian politician and a member of the Lok Sabha.
• Jawaharlal Nehru: An Indian anti-colonial nationalist, statesman, secular humanist, social democrat, and author, who served as the first prime minister of India.
• Dr. Manmohan Singh: An Indian politician, economist, academician and bureaucrat who served as the 13th Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014.
• Harivansh Rai Bachchan: An Indian poet and writer.
• Rajiv Gandhi: An Indian politician who served as the 6th Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989.

With a 21% acceptance rate, Cambridge University is quite difficult to get into. However, it is possible to get into if a student focuses on certain factors discussed below:

• Aim for high scores: Students must aim for high scores throughout their college or school and score a high GPA as it is one of the crucial criteria during admission. Also, they must score well in standardized test scores.
• Write a compelling personal statement: Students must write an attractive statement that reflects their passion for the subject, and have relevant experience.
• Indulge in Extracurricular: Students must actively participate in extracurricular activities and indulge in certain volunteer work that is relevant and inclined toward their interests.