Bangladesh is a South Asian country situated in the east of India on the Bay of Bengal. The country is known for its lush greenery and many waterways. The three largest rivers of Asia, the Padma, the Jamuna and the Meghna, flow through Bangladesh and form the fertile Bengal delta which is the largest delta in the world. The Sundarbans, located on the southern coast of Bangladesh which is an enormous mangrove forest and the home of the Royal Bengal Tiger is shared between Bangladesh and India.
| Religion | Islam |
| Currency | Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) |
| Exchange Rate (as of January 2020) | 1Rs.= 1.31 BDT |
| Population | 16.47 crore |
| Language | Bengali |
| Climate | Winter min 11-degree Celcius – max 34-degree Celcius |
| Time Difference | Bangladesh is 30 minutes ahead of India |
Bangladesh is becoming a hot destination for students from countries like India, Nepal etc for getting their MBBS degree. Every year, a large number of international students apply in top medical universities of Bangladesh. The average cost of the MBBS degree in Bangladesh varies from 24 Lakh INR to 30 Lakh INR.
The medical universities in Bangladesh are recognized and approved by the MCI – Medical Council of India; ECFMG – Education Council for Foreign Medical Graduates, USA; FAIMER’s IMED – Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research’s International Medical Education Directory; ACGME – Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; MCC – Medical Council of Canada and WHO – World Health Organization.
This helps the students who graduate from medical universities in Bangladesh to be eligible to appear for major tests like the USMLE, PLAB and also the screening examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations, India, under the observation of Medical Council Of India (MCI) and practice in all countries across the globe.The infrastructure and quality of education is very good. Students are provided with high quality accommodation at much cheaper rates.
With the 25 public universities and 50 private universities for medical education, MBBS in Bangladesh is a good choice for Indian students. It is one of the low-cost MBBS programs among foreign countries for Indian citizens.
Students have to clear the eligibility criteria of the government of Bangladesh for MBBS admission in Bangladesh. According to the eligibility criteria of Bangladesh, they choose the best of the students which improve the quality of MBBS in Bangladesh.
The quality of teaching of Bangladeshi Medical Universities reflects by the MCI passing percentage of MBBS in Bangladesh which is quite higher than any other country, i.e. 27-30%.
The following are the reasons why getting MBBS degree from Bangladesh is a good choice for international students:
#1. Students must qualify class XII or equivalent exam to become eligible for MBBS admission.
#2. Students should pass Class 10th/ SSC/ ‘O’ level examination not before 2020.
#3. Students should pass class 12th or equivalent examination not before 2021.
#4. The minimum aggregate GPA that you have to secure in Class 10th/ SSC/ ‘O’ level or equivalent examination is 7.
#5. THE minimum GPA in SSC or any equivalent examination and HSC or equivalent examination is 3.5.
#6. The minimum GP that you need to secure in Biology of 12th level is 3.5.
#7. To calculate the GPA against the marks obtained in SSC/ ‘O’ level examination or any equivalent examination, the top 5 marks in the subjects are calculated. Hence the GPA in ‘O’ level is calculated as Total marks in all top 5 subjects/ 5.
#8. To calculate the GPA against the marks obtained in HSC/ ‘A’ level examination or any equivalent examination, the top 3 marks in the subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) are calculated. Hence the GPA in ‘A’ level is calculated as Total marks in all top 3 subjects/ 3.
#9. You cannot have more than 2-year gap after 12th. This means that you should complete your 12th examination in 2021 after that.
#10. It is compulsory to qualify NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) to study MBBS in Bangladesh.
Please note: The application form for admission in the colleges of Bangladesh will be available from September. Interested students can contact Sacred Heart Career Academy for more information.
You will need three copies of the application form that you need to fill along with the below-listed documents.
#1. You need to carry your passport.
#2. You need to submit 6 recent passport-sized photographs to the ministry of Foreign affairs within the month of December-January 2021-22.
#3. You need the attested copy of all the documents by the Education Ministry of India.
#4. You all need to authenticate the documents by the Bangladesh Mission Abroad by submitting them to the Embassy.
#5. You will need to show all the original documents including academic mark sheets, certificates, identity proof, etc. at the time of admission.
#6. 10th level/O level/ SSC level mark sheets and certificates
#7. 12th level/A level/ HSC level mark sheets and certificates
#8. Birth certificate
