Demystifying MBBS in Georgia

We have been doing a lot of research about the growing trend of “MBBS in Georgia” for Indian students. Why Georgia is such a preferred destination for Indian students who wish to pursue medicine? We notice that Indian students, or rather Indian people in general follow trends. They like to follow the tried and tested path. There have been phases when different countries were popular amongst Indian students, like China, Philippines, Russia, Ukraine, Armenia and more recently even Caribbean Islands. And the current phase belongs to Georgia.

Georgia has become popular mainly because it offers better quality education compared to the above mentioned countries. Students coming back home from most of these countries find it increasingly difficult to be able to get a license to practice medicine in India. Most of them fail the MCI Eligibility test.

Here are some more reasons why these countries are becoming unpopular:

1. Corruption and Crime: Russia and Ukraine have a high crime rate and are also considered very corrupt. The corruption levels are higher than most countries of the world. On Corruption Perception Index, India is ranked: 81 Armenia: 107 Philippines: 111 Ukraine: 130 and Russia: 135.   Georgia ranks at 46.   Check the link: https://www.transparency.org/news/feature/corruption_perceptions_index_2017?gclid=CjwKCAiA8vPUBRAyEiwA8F1oDGG6HIZ9V6ujQ90mXDwIyMJ0ww12Z49nvJJ7YOBPTRsmaLrQUe061xoCOYoQAvD_BwE#table
 
2. Syllabus: Indian students in China claim that they teach Chinese Medicine in Chinese universities. The syllabus is outdated and very different from the modern medicine taught outside China.
 
3. Entrance Test: Philippines system of MBBS requires a student to pass an entrance exam after doing Pre-Medical. Only then they get admission in MBBS. Agents in India claim that they are sending the student for MBBS, however that is not the truth. It is for Pre Medical course that the Indian students get admission in. After 2 years of studying Pre Medical, most students fail the entrance exams and are unable to get through to MBBS.
 
4. MCI Recognition: This is a major issue when it comes to education the Caribbean Islands. Agents keep promoting such universities for commissions only. Some Caribbean Universities offer courses in which a student can study half of the duration in Caribbean and the other half in The US. MCI does not recognize such courses and universities.
 
5. MCI Eligibility Test: Students coming from most countries after completing MBBS have a dismal passing record at the MCI Eligibility Test. The passing rate is lower than 20%. What is the point of doing MBBS if the student cannot pass the MCI Eligibility Test?

Why Georgia?

1. Safe Environment: Georgia offers a better, safer environment for international students. Overall the society is safe and disciplined. Corruption is even lower compared to a lot of European countries as well.
 
2. Education Pattern: Education pattern for MBBS in Georgia is much more modern than most countries. That gives the students from Georgia an edge over others, especially when it comes to MCI Eligibility Test.
 
3. Eurasia: Georgian culture is a mix of Europe and Asia. It is located right in between Europe and Asia, which makes it a very interesting place to be in. The society follows values and principles whichare quite traditional. This suits students from India.
 
4. English: In many countries where Indian students go for MBBS, they find that the courses, even though promoted as courses in English turn out to be actually courses in the local language. In Georgia, when a course is promoted as English is actually in English.
 
5. Indian Cultural Activities: Georgians are very fond of Indian films and music and there are regular activities involving Indian actors and musicians. Students find themselves in an environment which is appreciative of their culture.

Now comes the most important question.

Which university to choose in Georgia? 

Find out the answer here