The Embassy of India in Dhaka has issued some guidelines to students wanting to pursue MBBS studies in Bangladesh. Here are a few advisories for Indian students planning on studying there:

• Indian students pursuing medical studies in Bangladesh must first pass the NEET-UG examination.
• Check the National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines when studying MBBS overseas.
• Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) is the official authority for medical practice in Bangladesh. Indian students must abide by its regulations.
• All applicants must present Equivalency Certificates for Indian degrees/certificates as an essential element of their application to study in Bangladesh.
• As soon as they arrive in Dhaka, any Indian citizen must register with the Indian High Commission.
• They must quickly become comfortable in their new environment, culture, and language.
• Students should refrain from engaging in illegal substances and activities that could pose potential harm to themselves and/or others.
• Consultation services before enrolling in Bangladesh are solely at the students' discretion, and the High Commission cannot be held liable in case any difficulties arise during the admissions process.
• The Indian High Commission is not liable for changing or withdrawing admission from colleges, and it is not responsible for refunding money.
• Indian students in Bangladesh can seek help from the Indian High Commission should they encounter any difficulty.
• Please contact CareerMarg (the authorized representative) of various medical colleges in Bangladesh for support.

Also Read: FMGE Passing Rate of Bangladesh Medical Colleges

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FMGL / NMC Guidelines to Study MBBS in Bangladesh 2025

NMC has not issued any specific guidelines for Indian students wishing to study MBBS in Bangladesh and then return home. However, according to its regulations, those looking to practice medicine after returning must fulfil certain requirements as detailed below:

• According to National Medical College guidelines, an MBBS program abroad should last at least 54 months.
• Candidates must complete a mandatory 12-month internship program at their medical college of choice.
• General Medicine, Community Medicine, Psychiatry, Paediatrics, Anaesthesia, General Surgery, and Obstetrics/Gynaecology must all be included as specialisation areas at universities that accept Indian students. Anaesthesia for general surgery procedures must also be available, along with obstetrics/gynaecology procedures like otorhinolaryngology or orthopaedic surgery, which may also be included as subspecialties within these disciplines. Emergency services/casualty services, as well as lab services, must also all be covered within these academic specialisation areas/subspecialties within universities that accept Indian students.
• Bangladesh MBBS colleges that provide theoretical, practical, and clinical education must fulfil the same standards set out for Indian MBBS courses.

Also Read: NMC Guideline for MBBS Abroad

MBBS Course Duration in Bangladesh 2025-26

MBBS in Bangladesh follows a five-year MBBS curriculum similar to that of India's Medical Council of India/National Medical Commission (MCI/NMC). Specifically, their course follows a five-year structure with one mandatory internship year at its completion. English is used as the medium of instruction; furthermore, four phases within Bangladesh's MBBS program are outlined below.

The MBBS Course is divided into four (4) Phase

Study MBBS in Bangladesh: Eligibility Criteria 2025

To study MBBS in Bangladesh, students must follow the NMC (previously MCI) & DGME Bangladesh guidelines. The eligibility criteria for MBBS in Bangladesh for Indian students are listed below:

• Candidates must have passed their class 10th and 12th from a recognized board.
• No open board is valid for MBBS in Bangladesh.
• Applicants are required to have an aggregate GPA of 7.0 and a GPA of 3.5 in Biology in 10+2
• They must be 17 years of age.
• Students must have qualified for the NEET UG exam before applying; however, they must have cleared it by the year they are taking admission.     
   

Admission into Top Medical Colleges of Bangladesh 2025

Bangladesh has a straightforward medical college admissions process that typically takes six to eight weeks from application submission to final decision on admissions. All medical colleges in Bangladesh are affiliated with Government universities; some may be associated with independent military institutions. Below is an outline of their admission procedure for Indians looking to study MBBS there:

Step 1: For candidates interested in studying MBBS in Bangladesh, selecting their university & Affiliated college of choice after conducting extensive research is of utmost importance.

Step 2: They must complete and submit an admissions application by or before the application deadline.

Step 3: Once approved, applicants will receive an admission letter from their chosen university.

Step 4: Once an admission offer letter has been accepted, candidates should proceed with applying for their student visa by providing passport copies and any necessary documents.

Step 5: Students must pay the Bangladesh MBBS fees for the first year to register as Bangladesh Medical and Banning Board School students.

Documents Required to Study MBBS in Bangladesh

Indian students looking to pursue medical degrees in Bangladesh must prepare the following list of documents as part of the admission and enrollment processes:

1. 10 & 12 Marksheet & Passing Certicate.
2. Original passport, and admission letter from their chosen university.
3. Letter of Fee Confirmation from Your University
4. Equivalency certificate from DGME Bangladesh
5. Here is a selection of 10 recent passport-size photos taken recently for submission as visa documents.
6. University Fee Telegraphic Transfer Copy.
7. Student Visa

Top Medical Colleges in Bangladesh 2025

Students seeking an MBBS education may select any college in Bangladesh; both Government and private institutions cater to international students. The top 10 medical colleges in Bangladesh are listed  below:

Top Ten Medical Colleges in Bangladesh

Indian students studying medicine abroad must pass an FMGE licensure examination before practicing medicine in India. All interested candidates should read this article for information about studying MBBS in Bangladesh, including its duration, guidelines, and more.