Advantages of pursuing MBBS from Bangladesh:
#1. Every year 25% of seats for MBBS in top medical colleges, are filled by Indian students. Hence there would not be many issues for an Indian student to adjust to the college environment.
#2. Indian students can enjoy the SAARC country quota according to which students from India do not have to pay tuition fees. Indian students can just pay the living cost and complete MBBS.
#3. Living cost in Bangladesh is comparatively cheaper than that of other countries.
#4. The passing rate of medical students is much higher than in other foreign countries.
#5. Apart from that, all medical colleges in Bangladesh are recognized by prestigious medical councils like World Health Organization, Medical Council of Canada, Medical Council Of India, Research’s International Medical Education Directory, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Education Council for Foreign Medical Graduates, & Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education.
#6. The standard of the MBBS program is quite high which enables the MBBS pass-outs from Bangladesh to appear in various exams like PLAB & USMLE. Apart from that students who have completed their MBBS from Bangladesh will also have an edge in screening tests conducted by the National Board Of Examination under the regulatory norms of the Medical Council Of India to gain permission for medical practice in India.
#7. Bangladesh is also much safer for Indian students since there is not much cultural difference.
#8. Indian students can also take advantage of the similar food habit in Bangladesh.
Now that we are aware of the advantages of pursuing MBBS from Bangladesh let’s have a look at the MBBS Admission Eligibility criteria 2023 – 2024:
