NMC eligibility standards
Mari State University (MarSU)
Mari State University (MarSU), located in Yoshkar-Ola, Russia, is one of the reputed and recognized medical universities in the country. It is approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC), WHO, and several other international medical councils, which makes its MBBS degree valid in India and many other countries. Each year, MarSU welcomes a large number of international students, particularly from India, due to its affordable tuition fees, modern teaching facilities, and globally recognized clinical training.
NMC Eligibility Criteria for MBBS in Russia (Applicable for MarSU)
Indian students aspiring to study MBBS at Mari State University must fulfill the eligibility requirements set by the National Medical Commission (NMC), India:
| Eligibility Aspect | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age | Applicant must be at least 17 years old on or before 31st December of the admission year. |
| Academic Qualification | Minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in Class 12 for General/EWS. For SC/ST/OBC candidates, 40% marks are acceptable. |
| Entrance Exam | NEET qualification is compulsory (General/EWS – 50th percentile, SC/ST/OBC – 40th percentile). |
| University Recognition | The university must be NMC-approved (Mari State University is NMC recognized). |
NMC Standards for Mari State University
As per the NMC Gazette 2021, Indian students pursuing MBBS abroad (including at Mari State University) must meet the following conditions:
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The MBBS course should be of at least 54 months duration (MarSU offers a 6-year MBBS program).
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A 1-year mandatory internship must be completed (MarSU provides clinical training in its own teaching hospitals and partner healthcare centers).
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Students must complete the entire MBBS program, including internship, outside India.
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The medium of instruction should be English or Russian (MarSU offers English-medium MBBS programs for international students).
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After graduation, students are required to qualify FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) or the NEXT Exam in India to obtain a medical license and practice as doctors.
