University Transfer For Mbbs Course In Abroad

Overview: Why Indian Students are Seeking Transfers The trend of students seeking university transfers has gained momentum over the past three years, driven by several compelling reasons. Here are some of the major factors behind this growing phenomenon: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The conversation around university transfers was sparked during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly when approximately 15,000 Indian students who were studying in China returned to India in 2020. Medical universities in China had shifted to online classes for their students, a move that prompted the National Medical Commission (NMC) to issue a circular advising against recognizing online classes for medical courses. As life gradually returned to normal post-pandemic, students who were pursuing their MBBS degrees in China returned to their universities. However, students enrolled in universities in Ukraine and the Philippines faced ongoing challenges. The Russia-Ukraine War Situation: The conflict between Russia and Ukraine erupted in February 2021, affecting around 18,000 students pursuing MBBS courses in 12 different universities in Ukraine. Due to safety concerns and government advisories, students returned to India and commenced attending online classes. Once again, the NMC issued an advisory against recognizing online classes for medical degrees. The issue gained prominence when students sought transfers to Indian colleges, as returning to Ukraine would not meet the NMC's criteria. The matter was brought before the honorable Supreme Court, which directed the NMC to formulate a clear policy to guide students in such situations. Issues of Substandard Education: Students have initiated transfers from their universities in the past due to concerns about substandard education and a desire for a better academic environment. Often, students are sent to universities by agents where the infrastructure is lacking or the MBBS program is conducted in a bilingual medium, primarily for the financial benefit of the agents. Upon realizing these challenges, students seek opportunities to transfer to better universities for their MBBS courses, typically within the same country to simplify the admission process and minimize disruptions. Admission into BS Courses Instead of Medicine: In some countries, such as the Philippines, students are not directly admitted to medical programs. Instead, they are required to complete a 2-3-year BS course or an Associate's Bachelor's degree first. Following this, they must pass the NMAT Exam, similar to India's NEET Exam, to qualify for enrollment in an MBBS program at a Philippine medical college. According to the NMC Regulation 2021, which came into effect on November 18, 2021, students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (BS Course) or those who had not commenced the MD course were deemed to have completed a non-recognized program. This was due to the program's length, which was 4 years, and Indian students were also prohibited from registering for a license. (Refer to the NMC criteria outlined below) NMC Regulations for MBBS Abroad: The NMC has established specific regulations for Indian citizens who obtain a medical degree from a foreign university to acquire a license in India. Here are the key criteria: The MBBS course in foreign medical universities should have a minimum duration of 54 months. A compulsory 12-month internship must be completed. The course should include the internship at the same foreign medical institution. The entire medical program should be completed at the same campus; programs undertaken at multiple campuses will not be accepted. The medium of instruction for the entire course must be English. The MBBS course should be conducted on-campus, as distance learning programs will not be considered. Students should study the subjects outlined in Schedule I of the NMC Regulation. Students must register with the regulatory body in the respective country, which should be competent to grant a medical practice license equivalent to that given to a citizen of that country. University Transfers within the Same Country Completion of a 12-month Compulsory Medical Rotational Internship (CMRI) in India. Successful completion of the FMGE/NExT Exam, where applicable.