Indian Medical Students in Ukraine | Medical Education in Ukraine
Most of the Indian students stranded in Ukraine are medical students. Indian Medical Students in Ukraine are living under trauma, in fear and stress. Whatever they are facing, this can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder. Amidst the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the only concern that is troubling the most is the safe return of Indian Students from the war zone.
Indian students in Ukraine are taking shelter in the underground metro. Visuals and the voices coming from the students are very disturbing. Family members and parents of the students are very distressed and trying their best that all the students should be taken out of the stressed area.
The Life Under Fear in Ukraine |
An estimated 20,000 thousand students are stuck there and the majority of Indian medical students are in Ukraine. There is panic and fear all around with long queues everywhere. Only a few of them have been able to return to India with the help and support of the Indian Government. Efforts are still on to evacuate the students from the Ukraine and war zone. For this, the Airlift campaign is being run by the Government of India.
Why Ukraine is a Prefered Destination for Indian Medical Students
It is also very important to know why every year such a large population of Indian students go to Ukraine? Actually, the cost and fee of medical education in India are very high. That’s why many students go to Ukraine to fulfill their dream of becoming doctors.
Medical Education in Ukraine is economical and more convenient in many ways. Whereas, on the basis of the proportion of the population in India, adequate seats and resources for medical education are not enough to fulfill the demand. Therefore a large population of Indian Students opts for Ukraine to pursue Medical graduation (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) courses.
The cost of medical education in Ukraine
The total cost of medical education in Ukraine is less compared to India. The medical education cost in Ukraine is around half of the total cost of a private medical college in India.
The annual cost of medical studies in Indian Government medical colleges is around INR 3-4 lakh. Whereas, in private medical colleges, the same fee falls around INR 12-15 lakh every year. The cost of 5 years of medical education in a private medical college in India ranges from INR 50 lakh to INR 75 lakh. The total cost varies from college to college and as per the reputation of a private medical college, even in some colleges, the total cost of 5 years course of MBBS crosses One Crore Rupees. This is a very costly affair for a middle-class family in India and fulfills the dream of becoming a doctor.
On the other hand, the fee for medical graduation courses (MBBS) in Ukraine ranges from INR 2.5 lakh to 5 lakh per annum. The total cost for 5 years course in Ukraine is about 20 to 25 Lakh rupees including all other expenses.
Medical (MBBS & BDS) Seats in India
The medical education aspirant’s population is very high in India, and this should be because the demand is very high. On the other hand, the supply of medical professionals and qualified doctors in India is still compromised. The number of seats in India is very less compared to the demand and the to the applicants. Every year around one million students participate in NEET (National Eligibility Test) in India for admission to medical education courses including MBBS, BDS, and other Medical courses.
In comparison, only 10% of participants get selected for admission to Government medical colleges. There are 88,000 seats for MBBS and 27,500 seats for BDS in India.
The higher the cost and the non-availability of seats in India give a thought to go to Ukraine for medical education.
Entrance Exam and Admission Process for MBBS in Ukraine
No separate entrance exam is required in Ukraine for admission. The admission process is conducted twice a year in September and January every year. No separate NEET-like entrance test is needed if you have qualified for the NEET examination in India. The rank of NEET also does not matter. Therefore, most of the students who are not able to take admission in India, take admission in different medical institutes in Ukraine.
After completing the course in Ukraine, students have to pass the Foreign Medical graduates Examination (FMCG) in India. After that, they are permitted to practice in India.
Recognition of The Medical Degree of Ukraine
The degree from the Medical colleges of Ukraine is accepted globally. It is recognized by the Medical Council of India, World health Council and the European Medical Council. This is another reason, Ukraine is becoming the first choice abroad for most students from India who want to fulfill their dreams to become doctors.
