| Admission Process |
Based on Class 12 marks; no NEET needed in many universities. |
NEET-UG mandatory; highly competitive. |
| Duration |
6 years (with clinical rotations). |
5.5 years (4.5 academics + 1-year internship). |
| Tuition Fees |
₹2.5–₹6 lakh/year (varies by university). |
Govt: ₹50k–₹1.5 lakh/year; Pvt: ₹10–₹25 lakh/year. |
| Living Expenses |
₹15,000–₹25,000/month. |
Varies by city; generally moderate. |
| Medium of Instruction |
English & Russian (bilingual in many cases). |
English in all colleges. |
| Language Requirement |
Russian needed for clinical interaction. |
No additional language required. |
| Curriculum |
European model; theory focus early, clinical later. |
NMC-compliant; early clinical exposure. |
| Recognition & Licensing |
Globally recognized; FMGE/NExT needed in India. |
Directly recognized; eligible to practice after registration. |
| Clinical Exposure |
Modern facilities, but less patient interaction due to language. |
High exposure; diverse patient demographics. |
| Post-Graduation Opportunities |
Can work globally after licensing exams. |
NEET-PG or practice in India directly. |
| Cost of Education |
Lower than private Indian colleges overall. |
Government affordable; private expensive. |
| Cultural Adaptation |
Multicultural environment; language barriers exist. |
Comfortable cultural fit for Indian students. |
| Weather Conditions |
Cold winters, especially in northern Russia. |
Varies from region to region in India. |
