In recent years, medical education in developed and developing countries has undergone profound changes. To cope with these changes, medical schools around the world have attempted to make their curricula more meaningful and relevant to the needs of the time and to produce doctors oriented to the real needs of the community. Medical education in Bangladesh has also experienced many changes and challenges.

 In Bangladesh a set up for undergraduate medical education was continued from the pre-liberation period up to 1988. Then a great change was brought about in curriculum in 1988 by making it more community oriented. Although, it was a combined product of reorientation of medical education and community oriented medical education but a thoroughly revised new curriculum for undergraduate MBBS course was implemented in 2002 in Bangladesh aiming at qualitative improvement in medical education.  This new problem oriented curriculum for undergraduate medical education was introduced following the recommendations of medical educationists and it was approved by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council.

Why do Indians opt for studying medicine in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh attracts a large number of students from several Indian states, including West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Karnataka, Tripura and Manipur, and the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir each year.

Explaining why he chose to study in Bangladesh, a Maharashtra native studying at Dhaka Community Medical College Hospital said: “Bangladesh is geographically and culturally very similar to India.

“Moreover, my parents can easily contact me anytime they want, which is another advantage.”

Another Indian, who studies medicine at MH Samorita Hospital and Medical College, said: “One has to spend more than $100,000 for an MBBS degree in India, which is very expensive. We can get the same quality of education in Bangladesh and it only costs around $45,000-$50,000.”

Key Facts of MBBS in Bangladesh:

• Quality Education
• Affordable and Advanced Learning
• Globally Recognised Universities
• Excellent MCI/NMC Result
• Ground Training in Clinical Rotation
• Similar cultural and food practices 

List of Medical Universities with Fee Structure:

Choose Your University	1st Year Tuition Fee	2 nd Year Onwords	Hostel
Dr. Sirajul Islam Medical College	19000 $	Remaning Amount 21000 $ You can pay in Instalment	100 $
Z.H. Sikder Women’s Medical College	20000 $	Remaning Amount you can pay in Instalment	100 $
Enam Medical College and Hospital, Dhaka	20000 $	Remaning Amount 20000 $ you can pay in Instalment	160 $
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST)	6400 $	6400 $ from 2nd to 5th Year	100 $
International Medical College & Hospital	16000 $	Remaning Amount you can pay in Instalment	100 $

Top Govt. Medical Colleges in Bangladesh:

Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Sir Salimullah Medical College

Saheed Suharwardy Medical College

Mymensingh Medical College

Chittagong Medical College

Top Private Medical Colleges in Bangladesh:

Dhaka National Medical College

Community Based Medical College

Bangladesh Medical College and Hospital

Monno Medical College

Eastern Medical College

Top Women’s Medical Colleges in Bangladesh:

Medical College For and Hospital

Kumudini Women’s Medical College

Sylhet Women’s Medical College and Hospital.

Visa Facilities and Travel Documents:

Visa is issued to the selected students at different Bangladesh missions for a limited period of time. Students visa for multipurpose, multi entry is issued after producing the below mentioned documents.
# Genuine selection letter issued by competent authority.

# Equivalence cum eligibility letter is issued by the Director Medical Education & HMPD   

   Bangladesh.

 # Income certificate of Parents guarantying the sponsorship & behaviour of their ward.
 

Valid Passport of Domicile:

How to Apply- equivalence and eligibility certificate by Director General Health is required for all. Submission of Forms for Admission to Private / Govt. Medical Colleges – These forms are available for 2 weeks only in the mid of September.

Standard of Education and Syllabus of Medical Education – All Govt. Medical Colleges are par excellent in Medical Education Visa VIZ Hostel, Hospital and other facilities. The syllabus and the course is same in all the three MCI recognized universities as laid by Private and Govt. Medical Colleges.

Banking Facilities – In all the medical Colleges, banking facilities are available to the students whose global access card of SBI is always operational.

FAQ:
What is the eligibility to MBBS Study in Bangladesh?
Ans: To study in Bangladesh you have to meet the MCI eligibility which is 60% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology average and pass in English in Class 12 and minimum 17 years of age in December 31 of the year of Admission. In Addition the University in Bangladesh may have a HIGHER cut off than specified by MCI. So read the requirement of the University in addition to the MCI requirement.

What is the MCI Screening Test? How many times can I give Screening Test?
Ans: After you finish MBBS from Bangladesh Indian doctors opt for FMGE. When finish up 5 years MBBS Degree program from Bangladesh back to India you have to sit for a competency test popularly known as the MCI Screening Test. The official name is FMGE or Foreign Medical Graduate Examination conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE). Bangladesh MBBS Degree popular due to high rate of passing FMGE (MCI Screening Test), in first attempt generally students clear FMGE

The MCI does not conduct the test.
If you fail the test then there is NO LIMIT on the number of attempts in the MCI test. If you have studied properly in your college then you will pass the MCI test easily.

Will my Degree be recognized in India and overseas?
Ans: Yes. The degree is recognized by the MCI in India All state medical councils and by all other countries overseas. Each country has a process for recognizing a foreign medical degree. You have to follow that process. Usually each country needs you to give a competency examination such as the USMLE for USA. So you have to find out the process in each country and comply with it.

Where can I do my internship?
Ans: You can do your internship in India or in Bangladesh. After clearing your FMGE (MCI Screening Test) you can apply for one year internship in any Govt. or Private Medical Institutes in India.
You'll get stipend during internship in Bangladesh.

How to pay Fees ? What is the Mode of Payment and in what currency?
Ans: Fees for the Medical College has to payable in US$ thru Forex TT. Ask your local Forex enable bank. Must have passport and college letters to pay college fees. All transaction through parents/guardian bank to college account. You can take money to Bangladesh in the form of US $. You can legally carry 3000 $ in cash and 20000 $ in travelers cheques. Take a receipt for the Cash you are carrying for the customs authorities. You can transfer some fees to the University by way of Bank or SWIFT transfer. Read the relevant advice.

What is the Total Expense including hostel and food?
Ans: For Hostel structure – refer to the fee structure of each institute.

What is the mode of travel, cost and time of travel? Ans: By Air/Train/Bus from India to Bangladesh. Most major cities of India are connected to Bangladesh by air. The time take for travel is usually within one day – dependent on the planning.