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MBBS in Georgia

MBBS in Georgia is relatively a new destination for Indian students who wish to study MBBS in abroad. Since getting admission in India is getting tougher every year due to the rising fee of private colleges and the ever-growing competition for government seats,Georgia has become a welcome alternate option for Indian Indian Students It is to be noted that Georgia is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia and not the US state of Georgia. Also, note that Georgia is not a part of Europe or the European Union (EU) as highlighted by many agents. We strongly suggest you to take admission through J S Global only to avoid fraud and prevent yourself from falling into the traps of misleading agents.

The students have the option of both Government and Private Universities. The universities teaching MBBS in Georgia follows European teaching pattern and mostly offers a course of 6-year duration.Though you might also find universities offering a medical degree in 5-year duration.

MBBS in Georgia – Eligibility for Indian Students

> The student must be 17 years + as on 31st December of the year in which the admission is being taken.

>The student must have completed class 12th from a Regular Board like CBSE/RBSC/

> Private students and students from open board like NIOS are not eligible for MCI Eligibility Certificate (as on the date of writing this ) but can still get admission in Georgia though.

> The student must have an aggregate of at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject if the student is from General category.

>The student must have an aggregate of at least 40% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject if the student is from SC/ST/OBC category.

> Students must Qualify NEET exam from 2018 onwards. NEET result is valid for 3 years for taking admission abroad.

> IELTS/TOEFL score has been made compulsory for some universities.

> In the universities where IELTS/TOEFL score is not required, the student will have to appear for a personal interview.

FAQ's - MBBS in Georgia

Is NEET required for MBBS in Georgia?

Qualifying NEET has been made compulsory for MBBS admission abroad

NEET result is valid for 3 years for studying MBBS in abroad

You might still be able to take admission in some college/country without appearing/qualifying NEET.

In such a case, you won’t be allowed to appear for screening test in India

Therefore, you must qualify NEET for MBBS admission in Georgia

What is the actual duration of MBBS in Georgia?

The actual duration of MBBS in Georgia is 6 years. This is divided into two parts: 5 years of academic studies with practical exposure and 1 year of internship. Some universities claim that they will allow students to do internship in India if the student clears the screening test (NEXT) after completion of the 5 years. Therefore, some universities claim that course is of 5 years. However, even in this case, the fee will be payable for the entire 6 years.

It is best that the students should take the duration of MBBS form Georgia to be of 6 years. If you do the internship in Georgia, you will come back to India after completion of the 6 years. After this, you can appear for the screening test for a license in India. You will then have to do internship in India as per the government rules and regulations.

What is Medium of Instruction while studying MBBS in Georgia?

The medium of instruction will be English for the entire course in Georgia.

However, many universities have been recently opened and do not have a very good faculty.

We will recommend choosing a university from where Indian students have passed out.

Also, please check if the university has a majority of North Indian or South Indian students. This might not be an important factor for many but a lot of students reject colleges on this basis.

When does session starts and when to apply?

The best time to apply is right after getting your NEET results. Please note that admission is possible for only those who qualify NEET.

The sessions starts in September while the students can reach till late October also.

In some universities, there is an intake for February-March session as well.

Admission is on first come first serve basis. The number of seats are limited, therefore, it is best to apply early.

Applying on time will ensure that your admission and visa process goes smoothly and you start your classes on time.

The admission process for Georgia takes at least 45-60 days. Hence late comers won’t be able to get admission.

About Georgia

The capital city of Georgia is Tbilisi, which is also the largest city in Georgia.

The official language of Georgia is Georgian (nationwide) and Abkhazian (Abkhazian AR). The recognised regional languages are Mingrelian, Svan and Bats.

As per 2014 census, out of total population of 37,13,804 86.8% were Georgians, 6.2% Azerbaijanis, 4.5% Armenians and rest 2.8% were others.

Currency

Currency- Georgian Lari

Exchange Rate as on 2nd January 2020 (Please check current exchange rate):

1 US Dollar = 2.86 Georgian Lari

1 Georgian Lari = 24.95 Indian Rupee

Time Difference to India

Indian Standard Time is 01:30 hours ahead of the time in Tbilisi. For eg:

Indian time- 2:30 pm = Tbilisi time- 1:00 pm.

Safety

As per the Global Peace Index 2016, Georgia is placed at 85th position whereas India is at 141st position. It is safe to say that Georgia is one of the safest countries for Indian students who wish to study MBBS in abroad.

Advantages of Studying MBBS in Georgia

There are many advantages of studying MBBS in Georgia. One of the biggest advantage of MBBS in Georgia is that the recent record of students passing FMGE after MBBS from Georgia has been very good. Georgia is a very safe country too. Another big advantage of studying MBBS in Georgia is that the overall number of students going here is not too high which ensures that these universities are not over loaded with Indian students which has been the case in some popular destinations now. Below, we have listed and elaborated the advantages of MBBS in Georgia:

MCI RECOGNIZED

All medical colleges in Georgia where Indian students are offered admission are recognised by the Medical Council of India (MCI).

LOW FEES

The fees or MBBS in Georgia is cheaper when compared to India and many other countries. As there is no donation, medical from Georgia is very cheap.

ADJUSTABLE CLIMATE

The climate in Georgia is more comfortable and adjustable for Indian students who are more comfortable living in tropical weather conditions.

NO ENTRANCE EXAM

IELTS/TOEFL is not required for admission in most of the universities, however, there may be a personal interview before issuing the admission letter.

QUALITY EDUCATION

The students are taught by experienced faculty and the students gain high-quality knowledge after completing their medical degree from Georgia.

HOSTEL FACILITY

Hostel and flat system facility is available to both boys and girls students who wish to study MBBS in Georgia.

ENGLISH MEDIUM

The MBBS course in Georgia is in English medium so that Indian students do not face any issue when appearing for MCI screening test.

INDIAN FOOD

You will get Indian food and Asian food cooked by Indian chefs at the restaurants in Georgia. Both vegetarian and non-veg food will be available.

WINTER INTAKE

In addition to the commencement of classes in September, there is also an option for students to go to Georgia in the winter session (February-March).

NO DONATION

The MBBS course of Georgia is offered to Indian students at the original fee as per the rules of the University. No donation is required for admission to any college for MBBS in Georgia.

AFFORDABILITY

The cost of living and travel expenses are affordable for MBBS in Georgia. This means that overall expenses are within the budget of an average Middle class students and their parents.

GLOBAL RECOGNITION