China is one of the most established MBBS abroad destinations for Indian students, known for large public universities, advanced hospitals, international student campuses and English-medium Clinical Medicine/MBBS options in approved institutions. Students must verify current MOE/NMC compliance, medium of instruction and internship rules before admission.
| Course name | MBBS / Clinical Medicine / Bachelor of Medicine program for international students |
| Duration | Usually 6 years including clinical training/internship |
| Medium | English-medium only in authorised universities/batches; avoid doubtful bilingual claims |
| NEET-UG | Mandatory for Indian students planning to practise in India |
| Estimated budget | Approx. ₹25–45 lakh total planning range, depending on university and city |
| Major student cities | Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Wuhan, Dalian, Shenyang, Tianjin, Hangzhou |
| To practise in India | FMGE/NExT + internship/registration as per NMC rules applicable at that time |
China is one of Asia’s largest education destinations, known for advanced infrastructure, modern universities, strong hospital networks and global research visibility.
China is located in East Asia and has major education cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Tianjin, Shenyang, Dalian and Hangzhou. Medical education is offered through large public universities, medical universities and affiliated teaching hospitals.
For MBBS abroad aspirants, China is attractive because many universities have advanced laboratories, structured academic systems, large hospital campuses and international student departments. However, students must select only the correct English-medium Clinical Medicine/MBBS program approved for foreign students.
China has one of the world’s largest populations and a very large healthcare system, giving medical students exposure to diverse public-health needs.
Chinese culture is known for discipline, family values, academic seriousness, technology adoption, festivals, cuisine and respect for education.
Students experience a mix of traditional festivals, city life, university campus culture, public transport systems and international student communities.
Indian students may need time to adjust to food, language and weather, but many major universities have international hostels, student groups and support offices.
China’s climate varies widely by region. Students should check the climate of the university city before final selection.
| Region / City Type | Climate | Student Tip |
|---|---|---|
| North China | Cold winters and warm summers | Carry winter jackets, thermals and proper shoes. |
| East China | Humid summers, cool/cold winters | Suitable for students comfortable with seasonal variation. |
| South China | Warmer and humid climate | Light clothes, rain protection and hygiene care required. |
| Central China | Hot summers and cold winters in many cities | Check hostel heating/cooling facilities before admission. |
China is suitable for students who want modern infrastructure, globally known universities and structured medical education at a cost lower than many Indian private colleges.
For Indian students, MBBS in China is suitable when the student has qualified NEET, wants a structured international medical education environment and is ready to adapt to Chinese language basics for hospital and daily-life interaction.
| Course Name | MBBS / Clinical Medicine / Bachelor of Medicine program for international students |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Duration | Usually 6 years including internship/clinical training; students must verify NMC 54 months + 12 months rule. |
| Eligibility | 10+2 PCB with required marks + NEET qualification for Indian students |
| Medium | English-medium available only in authorised universities/batches; verify admission letter. |
| Estimated Fees | Approx. USD 4,000–7,000 tuition per year, depending on university and city. |
| Intake | Usually September intake |
| Practice in India | FMGE/NExT qualification required after graduation as per Indian rules. |
Fees vary by university ranking, city, hostel type, food arrangement and currency exchange rate. Below is an estimated planning range.
| Cost Head | Approx. Per Year | Approx. INR | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | USD 4,000–7,000 | ₹3.6L–₹6.3L | Varies by university and city |
| Hostel | USD 700–1,500 | ₹63K–₹1.35L | Depends on shared/private room |
| Food/Mess | USD 1,000–1,800 | ₹90K–₹1.62L | Indian food may cost extra |
| Insurance/Visa/Registration | USD 400–900 | ₹36K–₹81K | Initial and annual expenses |
| Personal Expenses | USD 800–1,500 | ₹72K–₹1.35L | Lifestyle and city dependent |
| Total Estimated Budget | USD 6,900–12,700/year | ₹6.2L–₹11.4L/year | Approx. planning range |
*INR estimate uses approx. ₹90/USD for planning. Final fee must be confirmed from the official university admission letter and current fee structure before admission.
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The syllabus generally follows basic medical sciences, para-clinical subjects, clinical subjects and internship/clinical rotations.
| Phase / Year | Major Subjects |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | Human Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Chinese Language Basics, Medical Terminology |
| 2nd Year | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology basics |
| 3rd Year | Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine, Diagnostics, Community Medicine |
| 4th Year | Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology |
| 5th Year | Advanced clinical postings, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Radiology, Case-based learning |
| 6th Year | Clinical internship/rotations, hospital practice, practical training and final assessment |
Student life in China is organised, modern and campus-oriented. Universities generally provide international hostels, libraries, canteens, laboratories, sports facilities and international student offices.
Indian students should be ready for cultural adaptation, food adjustment and basic Chinese language learning. Regular attendance, discipline, timely fee payment and document maintenance are important throughout the program.
The MBBS study pattern in China usually starts with basic medical science, then moves to para-clinical and clinical subjects. Chinese language is usually taught to help students communicate during clinical exposure.
| Stage | Learning Focus | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Clinical | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry | Practical + theory exams |
| Para-Clinical | Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Community Medicine | Internal tests + viva |
| Clinical | Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, OBG, ENT, Ophthalmology | Hospital cases + final exams |
| Internship/Rotations | Practical patient care and departments | Clinical performance |
This list is for student comparison. Final selection must be made only after checking current MOE English-medium approval, NMC compliance, admission letter, fee, internship and licensing eligibility.
| # | Medical University / Institution | City / Province | Student Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jilin University | Changchun, Jilin | Popular option; verify current intake and English-medium status. |
| 2 | China Medical University | Shenyang, Liaoning | Known public medical university; verify current admission rules. |
| 3 | Dalian Medical University | Dalian, Liaoning | Popular among international students; check fee and hostel details. |
| 4 | Capital Medical University | Beijing | Strong city advantage; competitive and higher living cost. |
| 5 | Tianjin Medical University | Tianjin | Recognised medical education hub; verify current eligibility. |
| 6 | Shandong University | Jinan, Shandong | Major comprehensive university with medical faculty. |
| 7 | Fudan University | Shanghai | Highly ranked; admission can be competitive and costlier. |
| 8 | Nanjing Medical University | Nanjing, Jiangsu | Popular for medicine; verify current international MBBS intake. |
| 9 | Jiangsu University | Zhenjiang, Jiangsu | Known international student campus; check hospital attachment. |
| 10 | Zhejiang University | Hangzhou, Zhejiang | Strong academic profile; verify exact course and eligibility. |
China has official restrictions on which universities can admit international students for English-medium MBBS/Clinical Medicine. Students must verify the current approved list before admission.
Primary Medical Qualification (PMQ) University Wise Count of Candidates as listed in the NBEMS FMGE Performance Report 2025. Pass percentage above 40% is highlighted in green.
| # | PMQ Country | PMQ University | Total Appeared | Fail Female | Fail Male | Fail Other | Total Fail | Pass Female | Pass Male | Pass Other | Total Pass | Pass % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | ANHUI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 47 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 32 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 31.91% |
| 2 | China | BEIHUA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 156 | 28 | 119 | 0 | 147 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 5.77% |
| 3 | China | BINZHOU MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 4 | China | CAPITAL MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 85 | 28 | 48 | 0 | 76 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 10.59% |
| 5 | China | CHANGCHUN UNIVERSITY OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 6 | China | CHANGSHA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 21 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14.29% |
| 7 | China | CHENGDE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 8 | China | CHENGDU UNIVERSITY OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22.22% |
| 9 | China | CHINA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 188 | 60 | 103 | 0 | 163 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 25 | 13.30% |
| 10 | China | CHONGQING MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 238 | 61 | 138 | 0 | 199 | 19 | 20 | 0 | 39 | 16.39% |
| 11 | China | COLLEGE OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES OF JILIN UNIVERSITY | 33 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 45.45% |
| 12 | China | DALI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 181 | 58 | 110 | 0 | 168 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 7.18% |
| 13 | China | DALIAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 33 | 8 | 24 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.03% |
| 14 | China | FUJIAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 59 | 21 | 24 | 0 | 45 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 23.73% |
| 15 | China | GANNAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 23 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 13.04% |
| 16 | China | GUANGDONG PHARMACEUTICAL UNIVERSITY | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 17 | China | GUANGXI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 173 | 59 | 88 | 0 | 147 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 26 | 15.03% |
| 18 | China | GUANGXI UNIVERSITY OF CHINESE MEDICINE | 60 | 11 | 45 | 0 | 56 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 6.67% |
| 19 | China | GUANGZHOU MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 52 | 24 | 19 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 17.31% |
| 20 | China | GUILIN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12.50% |
| 21 | China | GUIZHOU MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 23 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8.70% |
| 22 | China | HAINAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 46 | 15 | 23 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 17.39% |
| 23 | China | HARBIN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 89 | 34 | 40 | 0 | 74 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 16.85% |
| 24 | China | HEBEI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 130 | 29 | 83 | 0 | 112 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 13.85% |
| 25 | China | HEBEI NORTH UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 26 | China | HUBEI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 50.00% |
| 27 | China | HUBEI POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 28 | China | HUBEI UNIVERSITY OF CHINESE MEDICINE | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14.29% |
| 29 | China | HUBEI UNIVERSITY OF CHINESE MEDICINE FIRST CLINICAL COLLEGE | 25 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12.00% |
| 30 | China | HUBEI UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE | 87 | 15 | 60 | 0 | 75 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 13.79% |
| 31 | China | HUBEI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACULTY OF MEDICINE | 11 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18.18% |
| 32 | China | HUNAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 33 | China | INNER MONGOLIA UNIVERSITY FOR THE NATIONALITIES | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 34 | China | JIAMUSI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 140 | 35 | 102 | 0 | 137 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2.14% |
| 35 | China | JIANGHAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 32 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9.38% |
| 36 | China | JIANGSU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 50 | 14 | 26 | 0 | 40 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 20.00% |
| 37 | China | JIANGXI MEDICAL COLLEGE | 35 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.86% |
| 38 | China | JIANGXI MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NANCHANG UNIVERSITY | 83 | 24 | 55 | 0 | 79 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4.82% |
| 39 | China | JIANGXI UNIVERSITY OF CHINESE MEDICINE | 114 | 31 | 78 | 0 | 109 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4.39% |
| 40 | China | JIANGXI UNIVERSITY OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE | 43 | 13 | 29 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.33% |
| 41 | China | JILIN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 103 | 23 | 71 | 0 | 94 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 8.74% |
| 42 | China | JILIN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 43 | China | JINAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 98 | 38 | 44 | 0 | 82 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 16.33% |
| 44 | China | JINGGANGSHAN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL | 31 | 6 | 24 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.23% |
| 45 | China | JINGZHOU MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 46 | China | JINZHOU MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 135 | 45 | 67 | 0 | 112 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 23 | 17.04% |
| 47 | China | JIUJIANG UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COLLEGE | 26 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.85% |
| 48 | China | KUNMING MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 114 | 39 | 53 | 0 | 92 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 22 | 19.30% |
| 49 | China | MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CHINA THREE GORGES UNIVERSITY | 130 | 35 | 89 | 0 | 124 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4.62% |
| 50 | China | MEDICAL COLLEGE OF HENAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 68 | 26 | 33 | 0 | 59 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 13.24% |
| 51 | China | NANCHANG UNIVERSITY | 18 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 22.22% |
| 52 | China | NANJING MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 88 | 27 | 31 | 0 | 58 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 30 | 34.09% |
| 53 | China | NANJING UNIVERSITY OF CHINESE MEDICINE | 119 | 47 | 57 | 0 | 104 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 12.61% |
| 54 | China | NANTONG MEDICAL COLLEGE | 31 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9.68% |
| 55 | China | NANTONG UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL | 109 | 28 | 54 | 0 | 82 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 24.77% |
| 56 | China | NINGBO UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL | 131 | 41 | 50 | 0 | 91 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 40 | 30.53% |
| 57 | China | NINGXIA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 80 | 22 | 50 | 0 | 72 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 10.00% |
| 58 | China | NORMAN BETHUNE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER OF JILIN UNIVERSITY | 40 | 13 | 26 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.50% |
| 59 | China | NORMAN BETHUNE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 60 | China | NORTH SICHUAN MEDICAL COLLEGE | 95 | 20 | 59 | 0 | 79 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 16.84% |
| 61 | China | QINGDAO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE | 91 | 32 | 45 | 0 | 77 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 15.38% |
| 62 | China | QIQIHAR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 171 | 50 | 100 | 0 | 150 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 21 | 12.28% |
| 63 | China | SANQUAN MEDICAL COLLEGE | 12 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16.67% |
| 64 | China | SHANDONG FIRST MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 75 | 17 | 55 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4.00% |
| 65 | China | SHANDONG SECOND MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 66 | China | SHANDONG UNIVERSITY CHEELOO COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | 34 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 26 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 23.53% |
| 67 | China | SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 68 | China | SHANXI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 18 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11.11% |
| 69 | China | SHENYANG MEDICAL COLLEGE | 21 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14.29% |
| 70 | China | SHIHEZI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 80 | 24 | 41 | 0 | 65 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 18.75% |
| 71 | China | SOOCHOW UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COLLEGE | 152 | 48 | 81 | 0 | 129 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 15.13% |
| 72 | China | SOUTHEAST UNIVERSITY MEDICAL COLLEGE | 117 | 47 | 52 | 0 | 99 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 15.38% |
| 73 | China | SOUTHERN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 113 | 33 | 66 | 0 | 99 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 12.39% |
| 74 | China | SOUTHWEST MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 118 | 37 | 68 | 0 | 105 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 11.02% |
| 75 | China | SUN YAT SEN UNIVERSITY | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 76 | China | SUZHOU MEDICAL COLLEGE | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33.33% |
| 77 | China | TAIAN MEDICAL COLLEGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 78 | China | TAISHAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 79 | China | TIANJIN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY CLINICAL MEDICAL COLLEGE | 31 | 8 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6.45% |
| 80 | China | TIANJIN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES | 95 | 29 | 58 | 0 | 87 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 8.42% |
| 81 | China | TIANJIN UNIVERSITY OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 82 | China | TONGJI MEDICAL COLLEGE OF HUAZHONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 11 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9.09% |
| 83 | China | TONGJI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25.00% |
| 84 | China | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CHINA FACULTY OF MEDICINE | 48 | 12 | 30 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 12.50% |
| 85 | China | WEIFANG MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 139 | 42 | 88 | 0 | 130 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 6.47% |
| 86 | China | WENZHOU MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 79 | 22 | 27 | 0 | 49 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 30 | 37.97% |
| 87 | China | WEST CHINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE SICHUAN UNIVERSITY | 194 | 74 | 65 | 0 | 139 | 34 | 21 | 0 | 55 | 28.35% |
| 88 | China | WUHAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 136 | 41 | 74 | 0 | 115 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 15.44% |
| 89 | China | XI AN JIAOTONG UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | 76 | 25 | 26 | 0 | 51 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 32.89% |
| 90 | China | XIAMEN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 90 | 19 | 55 | 0 | 74 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 17.78% |
| 91 | China | XINJIANG MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 206 | 78 | 91 | 0 | 169 | 14 | 23 | 0 | 37 | 17.96% |
| 92 | China | XINXIANG MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 41 | 16 | 24 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.44% |
| 93 | China | XUZHOU MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 93 | 33 | 49 | 0 | 82 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 11.83% |
| 94 | China | YANGZHOU UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | 153 | 45 | 86 | 0 | 131 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 14.38% |
| 95 | China | YICHUN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 96 | China | YOUJIANG MEDICAL COLLEGE FOR NATIONALITIES | 29 | 3 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13.79% |
| 97 | China | YUNNAN UNIVERSITY OF CHINESE MEDICINE | 41 | 9 | 29 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7.32% |
| 98 | China | ZHEJIANG CHINESE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY | 62 | 11 | 40 | 0 | 51 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 17.74% |
| 99 | China | ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | 10 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10.00% |
| 100 | China | ZHENGZHOU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL | 201 | 83 | 98 | 0 | 181 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 9.95% |
| 101 | China | ZHENJIANG MEDICAL COLLEGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 102 | China | ZHONGSHAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE SUN YAT SEN UNIVERSITY | 13 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 23.08% |
| Parameter | MBBS in China | MBBS in India |
|---|---|---|
| Admission | NEET qualified + university eligibility + international admission process | NEET rank-based counselling |
| Fee | Usually lower than many Indian private colleges, but varies by city/university | Government low; private/deemed can be very high |
| Clinical Exposure | Depends on university, hospital attachment and language ability | Strong in many Indian teaching hospitals |
| Language | English study in approved batches + Chinese for patient communication | English + regional language exposure |
| After Graduation | FMGE/NExT required to practice in India | Internship + licensing as per Indian rules |
MCI is now replaced by NMC. Students still search “MCI approved medical universities in China”, but the correct current approach is NMC-compliant foreign medical education verification.
| Requirement | Details for Indian Students |
|---|---|
| Age | Student should complete 17 years by 31 December of the admission year. |
| Academic qualification | 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English. |
| Minimum PCB marks | 50% for General category and 40% for reserved category students, as commonly required for MBBS abroad eligibility. |
| NEET qualification | NEET UG qualification is mandatory for Indian students planning to study MBBS abroad and return for medical licensing in India. |
| Passport | Valid passport is required for admission, visa processing and travel. |
After completing MBBS in China, Indian students must qualify the required Indian licensing examination such as FMGE or NExT, as applicable at that time, to practice medicine in India.
| Year | Preparation Focus | Student Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1st–2nd Year | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry foundation | Start concept-based study and Indian standard reference books. |
| 3rd Year | Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Forensic Medicine | Start MCQ practice and revise high-yield subjects regularly. |
| 4th–5th Year | Clinical subjects and hospital cases | Connect theory with diagnosis, treatment and patient management. |
| Internship | Clinical skills and final exam revision | Prepare seriously with mock tests and previous papers. |
| Expense | Approx. Monthly Budget | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel/Accommodation | ₹8,000–₹22,000 | Depends on city and room type |
| Food | ₹10,000–₹25,000 | Indian food may cost more |
| Transport | ₹2,000–₹8,000 | Metro/bus city dependent |
| Personal Expenses | ₹6,000–₹15,000 | Mobile, laundry, books and lifestyle |
| Total Monthly Planning | ₹26,000–₹70,000 | Approximate planning range |
Students should confirm hostel rules, room sharing, heating/cooling, distance from hospital, food options, internet and public transport before admission.
China is generally structured and rules-based. Students must follow university regulations, visa conditions, local laws and attendance requirements.
| Career Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Practice in India | Clear FMGE/NExT and complete Indian internship/registration requirements as applicable. |
| PG in India | Qualify relevant Indian PG entrance pathway after eligibility and registration. |
| PG abroad | Meet destination country licensing, language and exam requirements. |
| Research/public health | Pursue MSc/MPH/research pathways depending on university eligibility. |
ROI depends on total cost, FMGE/NExT success, clinical skills, time taken to obtain registration and PG planning. A China MBBS degree becomes valuable only when the student completes the program from a compliant university and clears licensing exams.
| Checklist Item | Status Before Payment |
|---|---|
| NEET qualification checked | Required |
| MOE English-medium authorisation verified | Must be checked |
| NMC FMGL compliance verified | Must be checked |
| Course duration and internship confirmed | Must be collected |
| Complete fee structure received | Must be in writing |
| Hostel and city living cost checked | Recommended |
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