MBBS in Bangladesh

Study MBBS in Bangladesh: a complete guide for Indian students

Bangladesh is one of the most popular choices for Indian students who want an MBBS abroad close to home. The course is taught in English, the syllabus closely follows the Indian MBBS curriculum, and students see the same kinds of diseases they will later treat in India. Kolkata, Guwahati and Agartala are only a short trip away, and the food, culture and climate feel familiar.

XEAL Education Works currently helps students with admission to 40 private medical colleges in Bangladesh, in Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, Khulna, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Comilla and other cities. You can compare every college, its city and its total fee in the table above.

Why Indian students choose Bangladesh

• Similar curriculum and disease pattern: the teaching and clinical exposure are very close to what Indian licensing exams test.
• English medium: all lectures, textbooks and exams are in English.
• Close to home: short travel, easy visits for parents, and Indian food is widely available.
• Clear total-fee packages: most private colleges quote one total tuition fee, usually paid in instalments.
• Hostels for foreign students in most colleges, including several women-only medical colleges.

Course duration and structure

Eligibility

• Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Bangladesh sets minimum marks and grade requirements for foreign students, usually around 60% aggregate in PCB plus a minimum Biology score.
• NEET-UG qualified, with a result from within the last three years.
• At least 17 years old by 31 December of the admission year.
• A valid passport.

Rules are set by the Bangladesh government each session and can change, so we check your marks against the current year's criteria before you apply.

Fees for MBBS in Bangladesh

Total tuition at the colleges we work with currently ranges from about USD 33,000 to USD 51,000 for the full course, depending on the college and city. The first instalment is usually the largest. Hostel and food are generally extra; at many colleges they cost around USD 70–140 a month. The table above lists the current total fee for each college. Contact us for the full instalment schedule of any college.

NMC rules every Indian student must check

To practise in India after studying abroad, your degree must meet the National Medical Commission's Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate (FMGL) Regulations, 2021. Before you pay any fees, make sure the university and programme meet all of these:

• NEET-UG qualified: you must qualify NEET-UG to study MBBS abroad. The NEET result is accepted for foreign admission for three years.
• At least 54 months of study at one university, followed by a 12-month internship at the same university.
• English medium for the whole course.
• The degree must let you register as a doctor in that country, on the same terms as local graduates.
• The course must be completed within 10 years of joining.
• Back in India, you must pass the licensing exam (currently FMGE, until NExT is introduced) and complete a 12-month supervised internship in India.

XEAL Education Works checks these points for every university before we recommend it to you.

Admission process with XEAL Education Works

1. Free counselling: we review your NEET score, Class 12 marks and budget, and shortlist suitable colleges.
2. Documents: Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates, NEET scorecard, passport, and photographs.
3. Application and admission letter: we apply to your chosen college and follow up until your offer letter arrives.
4. Seat booking: you can book your seat online through this website.
5. Visa and travel: we guide you through the student visa and pre-departure preparation.

Frequently asked questions