MBBS is among the most preferred choice of individuals aspiring to master the theoretical and practical skills of medicinal science. This has increased the level of competition among enthusiastic students competing for a seat in top medical universities and colleges. Students look for easy and quicker admission into universities instead of the traditionally long admission process. So, through this blog, we will explore how to get direct admission in MBBS and avoid the hassle of entrance exams or long admission procedures.

Course	MBBS
Eligibility	Minimum 50% and above in 10+2 with PCM/PCB subjects. English is mandatory.
Duration	5.5 years
Fees	INR 10,00,000 to INR 6,00,000
Jobs	Medical Officer, Medical Coder, General Physician, Dermatologist, Cardiologist, and many more
Salary	INR 5,00,000 to INR 12,00,000 per annum

Direct Admission in MBBS 2021

Mentioned below are the various steps which students need to follow in order to take direct admission in MBBS. 

• Qualify the NEET entrance exam: To take admission in MBBS all candidates need to apply and qualify the NEET-UG exam 
• Register for State Counselling: Once the candidate qualifies for the NEET exam he/she is required to appear for the state organised counselling. Even if a candidate is taking direct admission, he/she is required to be present for the counselling session.
• Verification of Documents: The next step is the verification of documents. This is done both online and offline. 
• First and Second Round of Counselling: The first and second round of counselling are both conducted online. Candidates will be provided with their login credentials. 
• MOP-UP Round: In this round, the number of seats that are vacant is given to students who are present in the counselling centre.
• Direct Admission to MBBS: There are often many seats that are left or are vacant, these seats are then transferred to the management of various universities and their administration.

Eligibility Criteria for Direct Admission in MBBS 

The eligibility criteria to get direct admission in MBBS is mentioned below. They are –

• Candidate must have qualified the entrance exam of NEET-UG 
• The age of the candidate must be 17 years by December 31st in the year he/she is taking admission
• The candidate is required to attend all the counselling sessions
• The individual score of the candidate in the subjects Chemistry, Physics, Biology and English should be 50% and above

Top Countries Offering Direct Admission in MBBS

One of the best options for students who are looking for direct admission in MBBS is to study this course at a global medical university. There are a lot of international medical colleges that one can apply to, without appearing for NEET. These colleges are also approved by the Medical Council of India and hence those planning to return to India after completing the course can easily continue as a medical practitioner in India. Here are a few colleges that you can apply to in order to get direct admission in MBBS:

Nepal

Nepal is one of the neighbouring countries of India and the admission process of the universities of Nepal is quite simple along with a comparatively less competitive environment. In order to apply for an MBBS in Nepal, you need to clear your higher education in Science with 60% and you should also qualify NEET. There is no separate proficiency test you are required to take in order to apply for MBBS in Nepal and the colleges are approved by MCI. 

Here is a list of colleges offering Direct Admission in MBBS in Nepal:

• Army Medical College
• Birat Medical College
• Nobel Medical College
• Nepal Medical College
• Manipal Medical College

Bangladesh

Bangladesh has been constantly improving its status as an education hub. There are a lot of advantages involved in studying in Bangladesh, including affordable living as well as a cost-effective fee structure. Bangladesh is also one of the few countries where you are not required to take an entrance exam in order to get direct admission in MBBS. The admission process is wholly based on merit and academic scores. There are a number of colleges that are approved by MCI and the medium of communication in these colleges is English. Here is a list of colleges offering MBBS in Bangladesh:

• Dhaka National Medical College
• Eastern Medical College
• Mono Medical College
• Islami Bank Medical College

Russia

Russia is one of the most popular education destinations for Indian students planning to pursue their MBBS abroad. Being one of the well-reputed study destinations worldwide, Russia has advanced drastically in the field of science and medicine. You don’t need to go through a difficult process in order to get a visa. The country is student-friendly and welcoming to foreign students and has a diverse culture as well. There are numerous universities in Russia that offer direct admission in MBBS on the basis of merit. Hence, you don’t need to appear for NEET to apply to these Russian universities. Given below are the MCI approved colleges in Russia providing MBBS programs with English as the medium of education:

• Volgograd Medical University
• St Petersburg Medical University
• Crimean Federal University
• Pirogov Russian NRM University 
• Ryazan State Medical University

Medical Courses Without NEET

Though it is not possible to take admission into MBBS without the NEET-UG exam in India. It is mandatory for admission in India or abroad. But there are various other medical courses which you can join on the basis of class 12th marks. Following is the list of courses:

• Physiotherapy
• Nursing
• Cardiac Care Technology
• Perfusion Technology
• Renal Dialysis Technology
• Respiratory Care Technology
• Anaesthesia Technology
• Optometry Technology
• Imaging Technology
• Forensic Medicine
• Operation Theatre Technology

Deemed Medical Colleges Annual Fee

Following is the MBBS course fee of management quota & NRI quota fee in Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & other states: 

	Karnataka	Maharashtra	Tamil Nadu & Puducherry	Other States
Deemed Medical Colleges	11	12	13	8
Management Quota Fee	14 – 17 lakhs	14 – 25 lakhs	18 – 24 lakhs	12 – 24 lakhs
NRI Quota Fee	USD 35k – 50k	USD 50k – 70k	USD 40k – 60k	USD 35k – 80k
Total Intake	2028	2200	2200	1048

All India Quota Fee Structure – State Wise

State	Annual Fee for AIQ Students
Andaman and Nicobar Islands	1 lakh – 1.5 lakhs
Andhra Pradesh	9k – 80k
Assam	Up to 30k
Arunchala Pradesh	Up to 50k
Bihar	Up to 90k
Chandigarh	20k – 30k
Chhatisgarh	40k – 50k
Dadra & Nagar Naveli	60k
Delhi	Up to 1 lakh
Goa	Up to 1 lakh
Gujarat	Ranges around 30k
Haryana	24k – 75k
Himachal Pradesh	60k – 80k
Jharkhand	Up to 10k
Karnatka	Up to 1 lakh
Kerala	Ranges around 30k
Maharashtra	Up to 2 lakhs
Manipur	Up to 20k
Mizoram	Up to 90k
Odisha	Up to 30k
Pondicherry	Up to 1.3 lakhs
Punjab	80k
Rajasthan	Up to 1 lakh
Tamil Nadu	Up to 4 lakhs

Direct Admission in MBBS after BSc Nursing

The duration of the MBBS course in India is 5.5 to 6 years, involving a one year of medical clinical internship. The graduate degree of BSc Nursing won’t reduce the duration of MBBS for you. After passing BSc nursing you can join the following top most colleges in MBBS:

• All India Institute of Medical Science
• Armed Force Medical College, Pune
• J.I.P.M.E.R
• University Medical College, Delhi
• M.G.I.M.S
• BHU
• Manipal Medical College
• Government Medical College, Kolkata
• Government Medical College, Banglore
• B.J Medical College, Pune

Colleges Providing Direct Admission in India 

Listed below are colleges which provide direct admission in MBBS course in India

Name of College	Location
Malabar Medical College	Kerela
Amrita Institute of Medical Science	Faridabad
KD Medical College	Mathura
JJM Medical College	Davangere
MVJ Medical College	Bangalore
East Point Medical College	Karnataka
Santosh Medical College	Ghaziabad
Oxford Medical College	Karnataka

Other Options for Direct Admission in MBBS 

Tabulated below are the various options for pursuing MBBS in different countries of the world. 

MBBS in Russia	MBBS in Italy	MBBS in Hungary
MBBS in Romania	MBBS in Kyrgyzstan	MBBS in Georgia
MBBS in USA	MBBS in Germany	MBBS in Poland
MBBS in Japan	MBBS in Australia	MBBS in the UK
MBBS in Phillipines	MBBS in Japan	MBBS in China
MBBS in Netherlands	MBBS in the Caribbean	MBBS in New Zealand

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