Samarkand State Medical University: Courses, Admission, Cost

You can apply to SSMU through the official website and take the interview/ online exam. You will have to pay a fee of about ₹19,104 INR for the application screening process. You will need the following for the application process:

• The student must be 17 years old by December 31st at least

• Minimum 50% marks individually in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English in class 12th.

• NEET UG qualification marks required

Around 40-45% of graduates from Samarkand State Medical University get a global license to practice Medicine by FMGE, as per the university's official website. The SSMU is an FMGE, WHO and NMC-recognized university that can offer you a globally recognized medical degree 

The delisting of a foreign medical university cannot completely mean that students will lose their degrees. For foreign medical universities, NMC's specific decision on the time of student enrollment decides whether the university graduates are eligible for the medical exam in India. For universities where MBBS students face language barriers and no individual attention in clinical learning, NMC delists and flags many universities for giving the NExT exam. Samarkand State Medical University's English-taught MBBS programme completely follows the guidelines of the NMC and WHO. The university is recognised not just by the Indian NMC but by global health bodies like the WHO. This can ensure that Samarkand State Medical University is reliable. Students taking admission should check the latest guidelines by the NMC to ensure eligibility.

Yes, an average Indian student aged 17 years and with NEET qualification can get into Samarkand State Medical University. To secure your SSMU admission, you must meet the university's eligibility criteria and sit for the admission exam and interview. The eligibility includes age criteria, NEET qualification, and English in class 12th school.

Yes, there are international dormitories at the Samarkand State Medical University to ensure student safety and companionship. The Samarkand State Medical University do not allow off-campus stay for the 1year of admission. Students can rent apartments and stay off campus only after the 1-year completion. In addition to this, the Indian mess is available and mandatory for the 1-year enrollment for Indian students. 

The hostel fees, off-campus accommodation and other living expenses at Samarkand State Medical University are as follows:

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Samarkand State Medical University is a Uzbekistan-based medical University located in the city of Samarkand. The best part about the Samarkand district is that it is home to thousands of Indian students, and it has Indian restaurants too. It is a historically significant and famous city for its Silk Road, which bridges China, Persia, and the Mediterranean. It is a massively commercial and large intellectual hub.

Yes, Samarkand is a safe and commercial place in Uzbekistan. There are heavy police patrols, very low violent crime rates and a welcoming culture. Some precautions for Indian students visiting for the first time are advisable:

• Beware of minor pickpocketing in crowded marketplaces.
• Dress modestly for visiting historical places and Islamic monuments.
• You can use the official Yandex Go app for safe travel within the city.