Recognition
Is MBBS abroad valid in India?
Only if the specific programme meets the FMGL-2021 criteria (≥54 months, English-medium, same-institution internship, locally recognised + WDOMS-listed) and you then clear the FMGE (or NExT once active) plus a 12-month CRMI internship in India. There is no "NMC-approved" shortcut — we check the criteria with you.
Is there an "NMC-approved university list" I can check?
No — and this matters. Since the FMGL Regulations 2021, the NMC does not maintain or endorse a list of approved foreign universities. Recognition is criteria-based: the programme itself must meet every FMGL condition. Treat any "NMC approved university" claim as a red flag.
How do I verify a foreign university myself?
Four checks: (1) find the school's own page on search.wdoms.org; (2) confirm the programme is ≥54 months, fully English-medium, with the 12-month internship at the same institution (FMGL 2021); (3) make sure you're NEET-qualified with an NMC eligibility certificate; (4) check the NMC's live advisories before paying anyone. We walk through all four with you.
NEET
Do I really need NEET for MBBS abroad?
Yes. A qualifying NEET-UG score is mandatory to practise in India after a foreign MBBS — the scorecard is valid 3 years for abroad admission. Anyone telling you otherwise is misleading you.
My NEET rank is high (1 lakh+). Do I still have options?
Often, yes — but honest ones come with trade-offs: state-quota seats (depending on your domicile and category), deemed universities (higher fees), or a vetted programme abroad (FMGE risk applies). A counsellor maps the realistic set for your exact rank, category and budget — free.
How does the 15% AIQ vs 85% state quota split work?
Government seats split two ways: 15% All India Quota counselled centrally by the MCC (open to every state by rank) and 85% state quota counselled by each state's authority, usually requiring domicile. Deemed universities are counselled by MCC; private/management/NRI rules vary by state.
FMGE & NExT
How hard is the FMGE?
Honestly hard — pass rates run roughly 19–30% per session and swing each cycle (Dec 2025 ≈ 23%, Jun 2025 ≈ 19%). It is one paper of 300 MCQs with a 150/300 pass mark, run twice a year by NBEMS. We show the real numbers rather than pretend it's easy.
Has NExT replaced the FMGE?
No. NExT is deferred (the NMC has indicated a rollout around 2028–29) and the FMGE remains the active licensing exam. We update this the moment the NMC notifies a change.
Costs
What does MBBS abroad really cost, all-in?
More than the headline ads. Across our vetted destinations a realistic all-in 6-year figure (tuition + hostel + living + visa/flights/insurance) runs about ₹18–45 lakh depending on country and university — figures are indicative until verified. "MBBS under ₹10 lakh" ads typically quote partial tuition only. Use our cost calculator for an itemised estimate.
What does a private MBBS seat in India cost?
Indicatively ₹70 lakh–1.3 crore+ for the full course at private/deemed colleges (management quota), versus a few thousand to ₹25,000 a year at government colleges. NRI quotas run higher still. Every figure we publish carries a source and is flagged until verified.
Working with us
Will you guarantee me a seat?
No — and you should distrust anyone who does. Cutoffs move every year and no agent controls an allotment. We give you evidence-based options and an honest counselling strategy. The first session is free, with no obligation.
What does it cost to work with you?
Your enquiry, callback and first counselling session are free. We're paid by partner universities on successful admission, which we disclose — it never changes the honest advice you get.
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