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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. What is the eligibility to Study MBBS in China?

Ans: To study in China you have to meet the MCI eligibility which is 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology average and pass in English in Class 12 and minimum 17 years of age in December 31 of the year of Admission. In ADDITION the University in China may have a HIGER cut off than specified by MCI. So read the requirement of the University in addition to the MCI requirement.

2. What are the MCI rules?

Ans: Medical Council of India regulates medical registration and education in India. IF you want to go overseas for MBBS – you have to:

 

i. File for an eligibility certificate with the MCI BEFORE you go for MBBS overseas.

ii. You have to study in a Recognized Institute of the Country granting the Degree.

iii. After you come back to India you have to pass a screening or competency test

iv. And then MCI will allow you to practice in India.

3. To get Eligibility Certificate

i. You need to be minimum 17 years of Age as on December 31st in the year of Admission

ii. Have 50% in Physics, Biology and Chemistry in class 12 with pass in each subject individually (40% for SC/ ST/OBC) and Pass in English in class 12 board examination

iii. Have passed class 11 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English

iv. Your class 12th should be from a recognized Board in India.

 

You have to file for the Eligibility Certificate in prescribed format & fees with MCI Office in New Delhi. Usually student or parent has to go personally to file in the MCI with original which are checked against photo copies and returned. Photocopies and forms and fees are filed with the MCI.

 

IF you meet the requirements then MCI issues the Eligibility certificate in a few months and this is mailed to your address given in the form as a matter of course.

4. What is the MCI Screening Test? How many times can I give Screening Test?

Ans: After you finish MBBS overseas & come back to India – you have to give a competency test popularly known as the MCI Screening Test. The official name is FMGE or Foreign Medical Graduate Examination conducted by the National Board of Examination or NBE.

 

The MCI does not conduct the test.

If you fail the test then there is NO LIMIT on the number of attempts in the MCI test.

If you have studied in your college then you will pass the MCI test.

5. Will my Degree be recognized in India and overseas?

Ans: Yes. The degree is recognized by the MCI in India and by most Governments overseas. Each country has a process for recognizing a foreign medical degree. You have to follow that process. Usually each country needs you to give a competency examination such as the USMLE for USA. So you have to find out the process in each country and comply with it.

6. Where can I do my internship?

Ans: You can do your internship in India or in China. Read the rules of the University. Some allow you do to do 6th year in India for free. Some have a charge. Some do not allow 6th year in India and need you to do it in China only.

7. What is the Mode of Payment and in what currency?

Ans: Fees in India for visa etc are payable in India in Indian Rupees.

Fees for the University, is payable in RMB or the Chinese currency in China.

 

You can take money to China in the form of US $. You can legally carry 3000 $ in cash and 7000 $ in travelers cheques. Take a receipt for the Cash you are carrying for the customs authorities. You can transfer some fees to the University by way of Bank or SWIFT transfer. Read the relevant advice.

8. What is the Total Expense including hostel and food

Ans: For Hostel structure – refer to the fee structure of each institute.

9. What is the mode of travel, cost and time of travel?

Ans: By air from India to China. Most major cities of India are connected to China by air. The time take for travel is usually within one day – dependent on the planning.

10. What is the course duration in China

Duration is 6 years. 5 years is academic and one year is internship.

11. What about food in China?

All Universities in China have canteens where reasonably priced food is available. All Hostels usually have a system where you can cook your own food. So both choices are available to the Student.

12. What is the dress code in China for MBBS course?

There is no dress code. But you have to buy white aprons etc for some classes.

13. Is MBBS in China expensive?

No. China is cheaper than Private medical Colleges in India.

14. How many times can I come home in a year?

There are two vacations in summer and winter. So you can come back twice a year if you want to.

15. How is the Weather and Temperature in China?

South China has tropical weather. North China is colder than India with snow in winter.

16. Do I have to learn Chinese?

Yes. It is part of the syllabus. Some Universities also require you to pass HSK or a proficiency test in Chinese in order to talk to patients in China.

17. How do I get my visa?

National Vidya Foundation will process your visa for you.

18. How to get a Loan for Education in China

You can apply for a Bank loan. Under RBI guidelines Banks can give upto 20 lacs for education overseas. Banks look at parent income, security and mark sheet before granting loan.

19. Can I work while I am a student in China

No. You cannot. You are on a student visa. And if you study then you have no time to work. So do not plan to work on a student visa.

20. Can I get a job when I come back to India in the Private or Govt. Sector

Yes. You can get a job in India in the private and Govt. sector on return to India after clearing the MCI process.

21. Can I do PG – MD or MS in China or India after my MBBS in China

Yes you can do PG in China after MBBS in China

You can do PG in India after MBBS in China and after MCI registration in India.

22. How many Indians are studying there?

There are over 10,000 Indians studying MBBS in China. Each year about 2000 to 4000 Indian students go to China for MBBS.

23. Are the Universities owned by the Govt. or Private?

All Universities in China are owned by the Govt.