Yoshkar-Ola, Russia
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***Interim fee for the session 2025-2026 and subject to change as per the guidelines of State Level Fee Determination Committee, Government of Mariy-El**.
Yes, after completing MBBS, students must pass the FMGE (until 2024) or NEXT (from 2024 onwards) to practice in India.
The city experiences cold winters (-10°C to -25°C) and mild summers (15°C to 30°C). Indian students should be prepared for the winter conditions.
Yes, Indian food is available in the hostel mess, and students can also cook their own meals in shared kitchens.
Separate hostels for boys and girls 24/7 security & CCTV surveillance Indian food available (both vegetarian & non-vegetarian) Wi-Fi, laundry, gym, and study halls
Yes, a study gap is acceptable, provided the student meets all other eligibility criteria.
No, there is no entrance exam. Admission is based on NEET score and academic performance.
Must have completed 10+2 (PCB) with at least 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC). NEET qualification is mandatory as per NMC regulations. The student must be at least 17 years old by 31st December in the admission year.
The MBBS program is 6 years long, which includes 5 years of academic study and 1 year of internship.
The MBBS course is taught in English for international students. However, students also learn basic Russian for clinical practice in hospitals.
Yes, Mari State University is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC, formerly MCI) and is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).
