Process for getting admission in MBBS in Russia is very simple. Russian Medical Universities do not require Indian students to pass any entrance exams for admission in MBBS Course. Admissions are based on a first come first served, subject to the candidate satisfying the eligibility criteria set by the Russian medical University and MCI Medical Council of India (*for Indian students).

Indian students must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible for MBBS admission in Russia:

Eligibility Criteria for Indian students:
1. You are at least 17 and maximum 25 years old on or before 31st December of the admission year.
2. You have passed Class 12th with PCB and English subjects from a board recognized by the authorities in India.
3. You have secured a minimum of 50% in PCB in 10+2.
4. You have a qualified NEET Exam.

Application dates and deadlines:

Applications for admission in Russia for MBBS will likely to start from 1st May every year. The application form filing period is 1st April to 31st July. All applications must be submitted by July 30. We advise students to make an early application because there is a large number of applicants from all over the world and the seats are limited and hence are given strictly on a first come first served basis and depend on the availability. Therefore, there is an added benefit to those applicants who apply early.

Academic Session in Russian Medical Universities

The academic year in Russia has two semesters. The first semester in Russian medical universities begins in September and ends in January. The second semester begins in February and ends in June. At the end of each semester, students are passing exams. After this, they have holidays: 2 weeks in winter (from 25th of January to 9th of February), 2 months in summer (from 1st of July to 30th of August).

How to apply to a Russian medical university? A step by step guide to applying.

Here is the step-by-step detailed information on how to start the process for admission in Russia for MBBS. We advise you to read it carefully and pay particular attention to all stages. Please do not hesitate to ask any question at each stage.

1. Visit or call to any of our office/representatives for a free counseling session, when detailed information will be provided regarding the eligibility criteria, various universities, courses fee structure, admission process, credentials and Facilitation Fees of Shine Bright Educational Services. The student and parents need to undertake steps as he/she feels necessary to satisfy himself/herself regarding the decision of studying MBBS in Russia and the admission process.
2. Once the student has satisfied himself/herself about all the merits and demerits of studying in Russia, The student should submit his/her filled in admission form along with scan copy of 10th & 12th standard certificate and mark sheet on SBES email address: diecindia@gmail.com

   At this primary stage, the student has to pay an initial amount for University application/registration fees either through a Demand Draft favoring Shine Bright Educational Services payable at Belgaum/Belagavi OR you can Bank Transfer the said amount to the company account.

3. Such an application is forwarded to the concerned University. Within two weeks university will issue admission letter confirming the reservation of the seat. This letter of admission is then given to the student. At this stage, a student is expected to make the Second installment of payment.

4. Next, SBES will apply for the INVITATION LETTER which is an official document issued by the Ministry of Foreign affairs of Russian federation Seeking the Invitation letter is a tedious task and it takes somewhere around one month. (at this stage student should submit his original Passport).

5. Next, after receiving the INVITATION LETTER and Original Passport, SBES will apply for student VISA from the Russian embassy or consulate. Once the visa is ready, the student is informed about the date of travel. The student shall make arrangements to take necessary foreign exchange for the tuition fee to be paid to the University on arrival to Russia and for his/her living expenses. All travel documents including the flight ticket are handed over to the student. At this stage, the student is expected to make the final Installment of payment.

6. By this time, the students should start preparing for their travel to Russia. Besides, a check-list of necessary instructions and essential items will also be provided to the traveling students.

7. The students will also need to ensure that all the necessary documents are collected as such documents will need to be presented at the university office on their arrival.
8. On their arrival to Moscow, the students will be received by the representative of SBES at the airport who will guide them from the Airport to the University Hostel. The next day, the representative will help them to pay the college fees and Administrative fees in the university, wherein you will be joining the course of MBBS. The student will not have any problem because he/she will be guided until the complete admission process is done. SBEC will accompany the young learners at every step on foreign soil.