Fair and
Open System-MBBS Abroad
In India, all MBBS and BDS seats in the government/ aided/
private colleges except the AIIMS and JIPMER are under NEET examination.Even if
one is looking for a medical degree abroad, he/she will still have to clear
NEET.
Until last year, a letter of eligibility from the Medical
Council of India (MCI) was enough to apply abroad.In 2018, a new rule was
brought up by the MCI stating that qualifying NEET would be mandatory for
Indian students aspiring for medical admissions abroad as
well; however, later the Delhi High Court gave a one-time exception that ended
last year only.
If one wonders that
why studying medicine abroad is so lucrative, the answer is that the number of
seats available in Indian institutions is quite low , according to the
statistics, only one out of 13 students appearing for NEET will be admitted.
With about 56.27% of students qualifying in NEET in 2018, only one out of about
eight will end up securing an MBBS/ BDS admission. The number of seats is
higher in private colleges/ deemed universities.
One of the major reason for a candidate choosing a foreign
destination is that the reservation makes the scenario even more gruesome for a
general merit candidate as the number of seats for a general category student
is very low. Also, the variation in cut-offs in various categories makes the
playground uneven.
The cost of studying in private medical institutions in
India is a major factor top. The higher tuition fees and hiked expenses in
private institutions pose a greater burden on the candidates which is almost
equal to the money spent on a medical degree abroad.
The only negative factor in students gaining admission abroad
is that most institutions do not require any other academic qualifications
other than the scores in the 10+2 final exam.In countries like the U.S.,
gaining admission to medical institutions is not as competitive as in India but
is quite difficult too.According to the statistics, Indian candidates who
obtain admission in some of the foreign institutes find it difficult to even
complete the primary medical course.
Many candidates are unable to qualify the screening test for
obtaining registration to practise medicine in the U.S. or Europe. This discourages
foreign medical universities from accepting Indian aspirants.
One should agree that medical education should not be made
available based only on funds. To complete medical education, one also requires
academic excellence, hard work and perseverance.Hence, the selection has to be
through a fair and open system.
Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) is mandatory for
the ‘foreign’ doctor’s entry into India. But, for students who complete their
graduate education abroad, FMGE is not necessary.\
Source : https://www.thehindu.com/education/fair-and-open-selection/article26964107.ece
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