MBBS in Russia

Yes, NEET is accepted in Russian Medical universities. For most of the private and public college admissions, the NEET qualification is an important component for eligibility. For Indian students who have completed their MBBS in Russia, too, the NEET qualification is important to be eligible for a license to practice in India. NEET is mandatory for Indian students to be eligible for the FMGE exam. To be eligibke one must require 135 to 150 marks out of 720 marks. 

Yes, for all the universities recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC), such as Orenburg State Medical University's MBBS degree, can be practiced in India. To practice legally in India, the graduates from Russian Universities must give NEET-UG before joining and clear the FMGE (or NExT) licensing exam. All the degrees from unrecognized or unlisted institutions will not be accepted for registration or practice in India. Do check the NMC recognition as it can change with time. 

For students who are looking for clinical exposure and direct licensing in the home country, an MBBS in India can be the right choice, whereas Russia is a highly popular, NMC-approved option for students who are seeking a globally recognised MBBS degree. An MBBS in Russia (₹15 Lakhs–₹30 Lakhs (incl. hostel) can cost less than that of private Medical colleges in India (₹60 Lakhs–₹1.5 Crore). For students who wish to pursue MBBS in Russia, they will get an MD (Physician) degree, which can allow them to practice medicine worldwide, not just locally.

The lowest first-year tuition fees for MBBS in Russia range between INR 1.5 L-INR 3 L and is given by the Ingush State University Faculty of Medicine. 

This is followed closely by the Chuvash State University Medical Institute, which offers affordable MBBS education with average annual fees of around INR 2 L per year. 

For a complete list of the the cheapest medical universities in Russia:  Universities with the lowest MBBS Fees in Russia

The documents required for admission to MBBS courses in Russia for international students are given as follows:

• A valid passport 
• 10th and 12th marksheets.
• Letter of Acceptance from the Medical College in Russia where you are been admitted for the MBBS course.
• A valid NEET scorecard.
• Completed application form for the Medical University.
• Passport-size photographs.
• Medical tests (as required).
• Visa documents.
• Fee receipts of tuition fees and visa fees.

The academic costs for MBBS courses in top universities of Russia are given as follows:

English is language of instruction for MBBS in Northern State Medical University Russia for whole course. Language of instruction is one of major concern for international students including Indian students going to NSMU to pursue MBBS. Every year thousands of students from India go to Russia to study MBBS in Russian universities. Howerver, not all universities in Russia offer MBBS course in English language.