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[✓] Abroad Medical Admission Process – Complete Step-by-Step Guide (For Indian Students)

By MeD INDIA – Overseas | Companion for Medical Aspirants

Admissions in most foreign medical universities are offered on a First Come, First Serve basis. Therefore, early application is very important.

For Indian students, the Medical Council of India (MCI) (now NMC) has prescribed minimum eligibility requirements for studying medicine abroad.

Through MeD INDIA – Overseas, the entire admission process is made simple and transparent. Interested students can follow the steps below.

1. Free Counselling & Career Guidance

All interested students must visit the MeD INDIA office along with their parents for a free counselling session.

During counselling, students will receive complete information about:

  • Eligibility criteria
  • University details
  • Campus facilities
  • Fee structure
  • Course duration
  • Country information
  • Living expenses
  • Career opportunities

Benefits of Counselling:

  • Conducted by trained and experienced counsellors
  • Helps students identify their career goals
  • Provides personal guidance for course selection
  • Ensures wise academic decisions
  • Offers unbiased and transparent information
  • Conducts direct interviews with university representatives
  • More than 90% students come through references

2. University Selection & Application Process

MeD INDIA counsellors help students choose the best university according to:

  • Academic background
  • Budget
  • Career plans
  • Country preference
  • Family expectations

Process:

1. Counsellor suggests suitable universities
2. Student and parents verify and confirm choice
3. Fill MeD INDIA application form
4. Get signatures from student and parents
5. Attach required documents
6. Pay prescribed admission fee
7. Submit application to MeD INDIA

After submission, MeD INDIA arranges the Official Admission Letter from the university.

3. Passport Application Support

If the student does not have a passport:

  • MeD INDIA guides the entire process
  • Helps with documentation
  • Assists in online appointment

[!] Important Note: Passport processing usually takes around 45 days. Delay in passport application may delay departure.

4. MCI Eligibility Certificate (As per 2013 Notice)

As per MCI Public Notice dated 7th October 2013:

Indian students joining foreign medical courses after 15 May 2013 do not require MCI Eligibility Certificate.

(Students can verify through official documents if needed.)

5. Documents Authentication & Apostille

All original academic documents must be verified and legalized before departure.

Required Authentication:

  1. State Government Verification
  2. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Apostille

Documents to be authenticated:

  • 10th Mark Sheet
  • 12th Mark Sheet

This process is compulsory. MeD INDIA provides full support for document authentication.

6. Visa Support & Invitation Letter

After completing documentation:

  1. MeD INDIA obtains Visa Invitation Letter
  2. Issued by concerned foreign government/university
  3. Processing time: 30 to 60 days

Additional Requirements:

  • HIV / AIDS Blood Test Report
  • Medical Certificates (if required)

Visa Stamping:

  • Done at respective country embassy
  • In some cases, student presence is required
  • Students are informed at least 14 days in advance

7. Travel & Flight Assistance

After visa approval:

  • Students must prepare for travel within 10–15 days
  • MeD INDIA travel department helps with:
    • Airline selection
    • Discount fares
    • Excess baggage schemes
    • Ticket booking
    • Parent/relative travel (if needed)

Support continues throughout the study period.

8. Pre-Departure Orientation Program

Before departure, a special meeting is arranged for students and parents.

Covered Topics:

  • Country rules and regulations
  • University life
  • Hostel facilities
  • Local culture
  • Safety guidelines
  • Travel tips
  • Immigration rules
  • Emergency contacts

Students are also connected with seniors studying in the same country.

9. Foreign Exchange (Forex) Support

MeD INDIA has tie-ups with international banks.

They provide:

  • Forex Cards
  • Traveller's Cheques
  • Best exchange rates

This ensures safe money management abroad.

10. Important Fee Payment Policy

Tuition Fee Rules:

  • First-year fees must be paid before departure
  • Without payment, travel is not allowed
  • Exceptions only with university permission

Refund Policy:

[✗] Non-Refundable

  • Fees paid to MeD INDIA or University are Non-Refundable
  • No refund under any circumstances
  • Students must fully understand terms before payment

11. Required Documents List

• 10+2 Mark Sheet (Original + 3 Notarized Copies)
• Birth Certificate (Original + 3 Copies)
• Transfer Certificate
• Aadhaar / Ration Card
• 20 Passport Size Photos (Matt Finish)
• Valid Passport
• Recent AIDS Test Report

12. MCI / NMC Regulations for Indian Students

As per Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 1997:

Age Limit

Must complete 17 years on or before 31st December of admission year

Academic Qualification

Passed 10+2 with:

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • English

Minimum Marks

CategoryRequired %
General50%
SC/ST40%

1.3. Screening Test (FMGE/NExT) After Graduation

After completing MBBS abroad, students must pass the Screening Test conducted by:

→ National Board of Examinations (NBE)

Website: http://www.natboard.edu.in

Test Details:

  • Conducted twice a year
  • Language: English
  • Three Papers: Pre-clinical, Para-clinical, Clinical & Allied Subjects
  • Duration: 3 Hours per Paper
  • Passing Marks: 50% in each paper

Subjects include:

  • Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Pediatrics
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Microbiology
  • Community Medicine

After Passing:

  • Complete Internship
  • Get MCI/NMC Registration
  • Eligible for Medical Practice in India

1.4. Recognition of Foreign Medical Universities

All universities offered through MeD INDIA:

  • Are listed in World Directory of Medical Schools (WHO)
  • Provide recognized medical degrees
  • Are approved as per MCI/NMC norms

Official Websites:

www.nmc.org.in

www.wdoms.org

1.5. Summary – Complete Admission Flow

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Free Counselling

2. University Selection

3. Application Submission

4. Admission Letter

5. Passport Processing

6. Document Authentication

7. Visa Invitation

8. Visa Stamping

9. Flight Booking

10. Pre-Departure Training

11. Forex Arrangement

12. Departure

13. Study Abroad

14. Screening Test

15. Registration in India

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