Question 1

Q1) What is the eligiblitiy criteria for getting admission ?

Accepted Answer

A) For “General Category” students, they should have minimum 50% marks in PCB i.e. Physics, Chemistry & Biology in 12th standard. For “SC / ST / OBC Category”, students should have minimum 40% marks in PCB.

Question 2

Q2) Does the student have to give any entrance examination for admission ?

Accepted Answer

A) No. The student does not have to give or appear in any entrance examination.

Question 3

Q3) Is qualifying NEET compulsory to take admission abroad ?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes, to get the Eligibility Certificate for appearing in NEXT (National Exit Test) after completion of MBBS course from abroad & subsequently getting registration to practice in India, the student must qualify NEET in the year he/she wishes to take admission abroad irrespective of country he/she is opting. And for students who wish to practice in the same destination country from where they complete MBBS course abroad can take admission without NEET eligibility as they can not practice in India after completion of medical course.

Question 4

Q4) What is the age criteria for admission ?

Accepted Answer

A) The student should complete minimum 17 years by 31st December of the year he is seeking admission.

Question 5

Q5) What is the medium of instruction ?

Accepted Answer

A) The medium of instruction is English but the students are also taught language of the country they take admission in. It helps them in communicating with the local citizens of that country.

Question 6

Q6) What is the duration of MBBS course ?

Accepted Answer

A) The duration of course is 6 years and at some places it is 5 years. This completely depends on the rules of each country.

Question 7

Q7) How can I get an education loan ?

Accepted Answer

A) This entirely depends on a student’s and his family background. They need to visit their nearest bank to check their eligibility for getting a loan sanctioned.

Question 8

Q8) When do the classes start ?

Accepted Answer

A) The classes officially start in the 1st week of September, but it depends on university to university.

Question 9

Q9) Does the student have to appear for Visa interview for getting Visa ?

Accepted Answer

A) No. Students don’t have to appear for any of interview process as this process is completely facilitated by PEC officials.

Question 10

Q10) How is the university fee paid ?

Accepted Answer

A) Students are required to pay fee in cash after arrival in respective countries and this process is facilitated by PEC in co-ordination with university.

Question 11

Q11) When do the students get vacations for returning home ?

Accepted Answer

A) Vacations are granted twice a year in all universities i.e. January Winter Vacations (Approx. 15 Days) & June – July Summer Vacations (Approx. 2 Months). Students return to their homes during summer vacations generally.

Question 12

Q12) Can students earn or do any part-time job while studying ?

Accepted Answer

A) No. Students are sent on “Student Visa” which does not allow them to work and it is illegal too.

Question 13

Q13) Whom to contact if student faces any problem while staying there ?

Accepted Answer

A) The universities have a separate “International Students Department” to help foreign students in all ways. Additionally, SEC officials are always present to help out students in such cases.

Question 14

Q14) What to do if student falls ill ?

Accepted Answer

A) All students are given “Medical Insurance” every year which covers all expenses if they fall ill and is renewed every year.

Question 15

Q15) What are the monthly expenses ?

Accepted Answer

A) The average monthly expenses that students spend is USD 80 – USD 100. But this figure completely depends on student’s personal lifestyle.

Question 16

Q16) How can parents send money to students ?

Accepted Answer

A) All students are advised to carry “International Debit Card” with themselves for withdrawing money that their parents send from their home country.

Question 17

Q17) What does contract signing with university mean ?

Accepted Answer

A) Universities sign contract with students to ensure students that their fee will remain same and unchanged for their complete duration of education.

Question 18

Q18) Will the university refund paid fee if student decides to return back due to some reason ?

Accepted Answer

A) No. Once the student is enrolled, university can not refund any amount as a seat goes wasted already due to that student.

Question 19

Q19) Can internship be done after completion of course ?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes. The students undergo internship after successfully clearing “MCI Screening Test”.

Question 20

Q19) Can I practice in my country after completion of course ?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes. After clearing “MCI Screening Test” students can practice as regular MBBS doctors.

Question 21

Q20) What if I do not clear "MCI Screening Test" in 1st attempt ?"

Accepted Answer

A) “MCI Screening Test” is conducted twice each year i.e. March & September and it gives unlimited attempts to all students for appearing till they clear it.

Question 22

Q21) Can I get government job after completion of course ?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes. Once “MCI Screening Test” is cleared, they can work in government as well as private hospitals and even open their own clinics.

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