{"id":71016,"date":"2025-03-08T07:11:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T07:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=71016"},"modified":"2026-10-29T06:37:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T06:37:30","slug":"mbbs-in-italy-fees-and-colleges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-italy-fees-and-colleges\/","title":{"rendered":"MBBS in Italy for Indian Students 2027-28: Fees, IMAT, Visa, and Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> &lt; 1<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <liThe Kolkata consulate checklist asks for INR 10.80 lakh in funds.<\/li>\n\n    <li>NEET-UG is mandatory for Indian students starting MBBS in Italy.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Tuition at Italian public universities follows your family income band.<\/li>\n\n    <li>The Kolkata checklist&#8217;s cut-off for the 2027-28 intake is 31 October 2027.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    ? <strong>Best for:<\/strong> Indian NEET students and parents planning MBBS in Italy for the 2027-28 intake.\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fb325eb\" id=\"is-mbbs-in-italy-worth-it-and-does-the-degree-count-in-india\" data-block-id=\"fb325eb\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Is MBBS in Italy Worth It, and Does the Degree Count in India?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MBBS in <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italy<\/a> counts toward practice in India only if the course meets <a href=\"https:\/\/nmc.org.in\/page\/rules-regulations-rules-regulations-nmc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NMC rules<\/a>, including at least 54 months of study and a 12-month internship at the same institution. That&#8217;s usually a parent&#8217;s first worry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/italystudycentre.com\/nmc-approved-universities-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NMC (National Medical Commission)<\/a> is India&#8217;s regulator for medical education and doctors&#8217; registration, and it does not endorse any list of foreign medical institutions. So ask, &#8220;Does this course meet the rules?&#8221; instead of asking, &#8220;Is this college approved?&#8221; The same rules apply to any <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/pursuing-mbbs-abroad-a-global-journey-to-medical-excellence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MBBS abroad<\/a>, so you can compare countries on one checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Italy, the degree is called Medicine and Surgery. At the University of Genoa, it&#8217;s a Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico, which means a single-cycle master&#8217;s degree lasting six years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is it worth it for you? It can be if you&#8217;re ready for three things:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>An entrance route:<\/strong> Italian embassy and consulate pages in India point you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitaly.it\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Universitaly<\/a>, the official portal, for the IMAT, the entrance test for Medicine and Surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NEET-UG as well:<\/strong> NEET-UG, India&#8217;s national entrance test for MBBS, is still needed to practice in India later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paperwork and patience:<\/strong> fees follow family income, and the visa alone can take up to 90 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-74bb865\" id=\"how-mbbs-in-italy-fees-work-why-family-income-sets-your-bill\" data-block-id=\"74bb865\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How MBBS in Italy Fees Work: Why Family Income Sets Your Bill<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Italian public universities, MBBS in Italy fees depend on your declared family income and the degree course, and public fees are lower than those at private universities. So is it really that cheap? There&#8217;s no single price, and some universities grant exemptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The income figure is the ISEE, which is the Italian family income and assets indicator used to set fees and grants. Foreign students and students living abroad submit an equalized version called the ISEE-U Parificato, which is the ISEE used for university benefits. At the University of Genoa, a CAF, which is an Italian tax assistance center, can help you complete the declaration behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If budget matters most, start with <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/public-universities-in-italy-for-internatioanal-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public universities in Italy<\/a>. Stamp duty is fixed, the regional tax is a regional charge with a minimum, and the university contribution follows your ISEE. The table shows one public university, the <a href=\"https:\/\/corsi.unige.it\/en\/corsi\/11930\/students-fees-taxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Genoa<\/a>, for its single-cycle degrees, only to explain the formula; your medicine fee depends on the university and your ISEE band, so read your university&#8217;s fee page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fee build-up at one public university (University of Genoa, single-cycle degree, 2026\/27)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fee part<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount at Genoa<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What it means<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stamp duty<\/td><td>INR 1,697 (EUR 16)<\/td><td>Small fixed charge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Regional tax<\/td><td>INR 12,728 (EUR 120) minimum<\/td><td>Can rise with your ISEE-U<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University contribution<\/td><td>Set by your ISEE-U band<\/td><td>No self-certification means the maximum<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>First installment<\/td><td>INR 14,425 (EUR 136)<\/td><td>First of three<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Example only: <\/strong>one public university&#8217;s single-cycle degrees, not a medicine fee quote. As of October 2026, the ECB reference rate converts 1 EUR to INR 106.0635; this rate will change, so be sure to check it before budgeting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What this means for you:<\/strong> the income-based part decides your bill. At Genoa, students who apply for a regional study grant pay only the stamp duty at first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Living money:<\/strong> the Kolkata consulate checklist (Bachelor and Master enrollment) asks for INR 10.80 lakh a year for the visa; see the visa section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rent and food:<\/strong> city-wise figures are in our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cost-of-living-in-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">living costs in Italy<\/a> and room options under <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/accommodation-in-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">accommodation in Italy<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>My insight:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Sort out your family&#8217;s income papers first. At one public university, Genoa, failing to self-certify income means the maximum contribution, so ask your university how it treats a missing ISEE-U.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>See what our<\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/how-does-the-university-of-genoa-decide-my-tuition-fee-as-an-international-student\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/questions\/how-does-the-university-of-genoa-decide-my-tuition-fee-as-an-international-student\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">counselors say about how Genoa sets your tuition<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3076cd3\" id=\"top-universities-offering-mbbs-in-italy\" data-block-id=\"3076cd3\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Top Universities Offering MBBS in Italy<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medicine and Surgery in English runs through two separate systems in Italy, and knowing which one a university uses changes how you apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Most public universities use the national IMAT:<\/strong> one test, taken on one day, that ranks you against every other applicant for a shared pool of non-EU seats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A smaller number use their own route:<\/strong> Genoa has moved to a filter semester instead of an entrance exam (see the IMAT section above), and private universities set their admission test and fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Public universities (English-taught, IMAT-based admission)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>City<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Entry route<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/corsidilaurea.uniroma1.it\/en\/course\/33454\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sapienza University of Rome<\/a><\/td><td>Rome<\/td><td>IMAT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/medschool-2019.uniroma2.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Rome Tor Vergata<\/a><\/td><td>Rome<\/td><td>IMAT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unimi.it\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Milan<\/a><\/td><td>Milan<\/td><td>IMAT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/en.unipv.it\/en\/education\/bachelors-and-masters-degree-programs\/second-cycle-degree-course\/medicine-and-surgery-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Pavia<\/a><\/td><td>Pavia<\/td><td>IMAT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.uniba.it\/en_US\/courses\/course\/144-single-cycle-degree-medicina-e-chirurgia-corso-inglese---bari-english-medical-curriculum-lm-41\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Bari Aldo Moro<\/a><\/td><td>Bari<\/td><td>IMAT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/medicine-and-surgery.cdl.unime.it\/en\/course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Messina<\/a><\/td><td>Messina<\/td><td>IMAT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinaechirurgia.unicampania.it\/international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Campania &#8220;Luigi Vanvitelli&#8221;<\/a><\/td><td>Naples<\/td><td>IMAT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unifi.it\/en\/study-us\/degree-programs\/first-cycle-degree\/medicine-and-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Florence<\/a><\/td><td>Florence<\/td><td>IMAT (new from 2026\/27)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/medicina.unige.it\/Medical-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Genoa<\/a><\/td><td>Genoa<\/td><td>Filter semester, not IMAT (see above)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-99d6b42\" id=\"private-universities-own-entrance-test-flat-fee-instead-of-isee\" data-block-id=\"99d6b42\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Private universities (own entrance test, flat fee instead of ISEE)<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>City<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Indicative annual fee<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicampus.it\/en\/ammissioni-trasferim\/medicina-e-chirurgia-a-a-2025-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome<\/a><\/td><td>Rome<\/td><td>Around EUR 19,000, plus regional tax<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/international.unicatt.it\/ucscinternational-undergraduate-programs-medicine-and-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Universit\u00e0 Cattolica del Sacro Cuore<\/a><\/td><td>Rome<\/td><td>Around EUR 18,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/unicamillus.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UniCamillus International Medical University<\/a><\/td><td>Rome<\/td><td>Around EUR 21,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hunimed.eu\/course\/medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Humanitas University<\/a><\/td><td>Milan (Pieve Emanuele)<\/td><td>Around EUR 10,206 to EUR 23,206, by seat type<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>My insight:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Non-EU seat counts and IMAT cutoffs change every admission cycle, so I&#8217;ve deliberately left them out of this table rather than print a number that&#8217;s stale by the time you read the results. Check each university&#8217;s current call and Universitaly for this year&#8217;s seats and cutoffs before you rank your preferences. For city-by-city fees and life details, see our guide to<\/em> <em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/public-universities-in-italy-for-internatioanal-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public universities in Italy<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-93250a5\" id=\"imat-neet-and-mbbs-in-italy-without-imat-what-is-true\" data-block-id=\"93250a5\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">IMAT, NEET, and MBBS in Italy Without IMAT: What Is True?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Italian embassy and consulate pages in India point you to Universitaly for IMAT procedures for Medicine and Surgery. So ask your university which entry route applies before trusting any &#8220;MBBS in Italy without IMAT&#8221; promise. Is NEET enough on its own? It isn&#8217;t, because the two tests do different jobs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NEET-UG is India&#8217;s gate:<\/strong> you need a minimum eligible NEET-UG score to return and practice, plus 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English. If a page promises <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-without-neet-in-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MBBS without NEET<\/a>, ask which rule it is skipping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IMAT is a different test:<\/strong> the <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/imat-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMAT exam<\/a> is an entrance test that embassy pages list for Medicine and Surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;No IMAT&#8221; means another route:<\/strong> Genoa&#8217;s Medicine and Surgery (LM-41) uses a filter semester instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-50d7d37\" id=\"mbbs-in-italy-application-timeline-what-changed-and-what-to-watch-for-2027-28\" data-block-id=\"50d7d37\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">MBBS in Italy Application Timeline: What Changed and What to Watch for 2027-28<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From 2025\/26, Medicine and Surgery (LM-41) at the University of Genoa will use a nationwide filter semester instead of an entrance exam. A filter semester is a first semester you join without a test; your exam results and a national ranking list then decide whether you continue. For 2026\/27, the Universitaly application closed at 6 pm on 3 August 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What should you watch for MBBS in Italy in 2027-28?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pre-enrollment deadline:<\/strong> pre-enrollment is the online Universitaly application that comes before your visa, and each university sets its own deadline on its website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IMAT dates:<\/strong> Universitaly carries the IMAT procedures, so track it and your university&#8217;s page for <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/imat-exam-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMAT registration<\/a> dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visa cut-offs:<\/strong> the Kolkata consulate checklist (Bachelor and Master enrollment) accepts no visa applications for the 2026\/27 intake after 30 November 2026 or for 2027\/28 after 31 October 2027; confirm with your own consulate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other courses:<\/strong> intake dates for other programs are in the <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/italy-intakes-universities-and-deadline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italy intakes<\/a> guide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-da8c4cd\" id=\"universitaly-pre-enrollment-and-documents-for-mbbs-in-italy\" data-block-id=\"da8c4cd\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Universitaly Pre-Enrollment and Documents for MBBS in Italy<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For MBBS in Italy, the <a href=\"https:\/\/consmumbai.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-straniero\/study-in-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian consulate in Mumbai<\/a> sets out three steps: apply to the university, pre-enroll on Universitaly once admitted, then apply for the visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apply to the university<\/strong> within its deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pre-enroll on Universitaly<\/strong> once the university admits you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply for a Type D visa<\/strong> if your course lasts more than 90 days; a Type D visa is the long-stay national visa, and the Mumbai consulate requires a video interview.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your school papers take the longest, so start them early:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Attested school documents:<\/strong> the Kolkata checklist asks for State Higher Education Department attestation and an apostille, which is an official stamp that makes a document valid abroad, on your certificate and marksheet. SDM attestation isn&#8217;t accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CIMEA, or Declaration of Value, is only required if asked:<\/strong> CIMEA is the Italian information center for recognition of foreign qualifications, and a Declaration of Value is an information document about your qualification. Neither is compulsory or binding on admission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Help nearby:<\/strong> Uni-Italia is an association that guides students through pre-enrollment, with centers in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>My insight:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Start attestation and the apostille while you prepare for the IMAT, not after your result. A visa that can take up to 90 days leaves no room for late documents.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b74fdfa\" id=\"italy-student-visa-for-mbbs-in-italy-applicants\" data-block-id=\"b74fdfa\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Italy Student Visa for MBBS in Italy Applicants<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visa processing for MBBS in Italy can take up to 90 days, per the Italian consulate in Mumbai. Which office handles your file depends on where you live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mumbai consulate:<\/strong> covers Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Daman and Diu, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, through VFS Mumbai or Cochin by appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Everyone else:<\/strong> apply to the consulate or embassy that covers your state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delays:<\/strong> an advance notice for refusal is a consulate letter asking for extra documents, and it makes a wait beyond 90 days likely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test before your certificate:<\/strong> if you sit an entrance test before your final school certificate is issued, the Kolkata checklist points to a short-term C visa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The table lists what the <a href=\"https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/one-pager\/italy\/india\/kolkata\/english\/pdf\/checklist-study-short-term-new-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kolkata consulate checklist<\/a> (Bachelor and Master enrollment) asks for; confirm with your consulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Item<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What the Kolkata checklist asks<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Funds<\/td><td>INR 10.80 lakh (EUR 10,179.85) a year, or INR 89,976 (EUR 848.32) a month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bank proof<\/td><td>6 months of original statements, stamped and signed by the branch manager<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-education-loan-in-india-for-study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Education loan<\/a><\/td><td>Counts only once deposited and visible on statements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health insurance<\/td><td>At least INR 31.82 lakh (EUR 30,000) is covered for the first 6 months, with repatriation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English<\/td><td>B2 certificate for an English-taught course, or a medium-of-instruction declaration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport<\/td><td>Issued within 10 years, valid 3 months after the visa, 2 blank pages<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What this requirement means for you:<\/strong> the money must already sit in your account months before you apply. The <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/italy-student-visa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italy student visa<\/a> guide covers the general steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>My insight:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Show funds that sit in bank statements, not promises. The checklist wants six months of statements, so plan any loan deposit early.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6a41a22\" id=\"dsu-and-other-scholarships-for-mbbs-in-italy\" data-block-id=\"6a41a22\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">DSU and Other Scholarships for MBBS in Italy<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DSU (Diritto allo Studio Universitario) is Italy&#8217;s regional right-to-study system, open to international students on the same income or merit rules as Italians. It covers scholarships, loans, housing help, meal tickets, and fee waivers, run by regional DSU offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/dsu-scholarship-in-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DSU scholarship<\/a> is a regional grant tied to family income or merit, so your ISEE matters here too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Two DSUs:<\/strong> on Genoa&#8217;s ISEE page, DSU also means the Single Substitute Declaration, the income declaration behind your ISEE.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;100 percent scholarship&#8221; claims:<\/strong> treat them with care; support depends on your region&#8217;s rules, your income or merit, and that year&#8217;s call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other options:<\/strong> other Italy scholarships are listed in our <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/italy-scholarship-for-indian-students-online-guide-to-avail-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italy scholarships guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Sources: <\/em><\/strong><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/ambkualalumpur.esteri.it\/en\/italia-e-malesia\/diplomazia-culturale\/studiare-in-italia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian Embassy Kuala Lumpur: scholarships and financial aid<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-83e1bdd\" id=\"after-mbbs-in-italy-nmc-neet-and-fmge-for-practicing-in-india\" data-block-id=\"83e1bdd\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">After MBBS in Italy: NMC, NEET, and FMGE for Practicing in India<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To practice in India after MBBS in Italy, your course must meet the NMC&#8217;s FMGL Regulations, and then you must clear the FMGE. The FMGL Regulations are the NMC (Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate) Regulations, 2021, which set the rules that a foreign medical degree must meet. The FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) is the screening test for Indians with a foreign medical degree, run by <a href=\"https:\/\/natboard.edu.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBEMS (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Before you leave:<\/strong> NEET-UG is mandatory for Indian citizens and OCI cardholders starting a medical degree abroad from May 2018; the result is valid 3 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>During the course:<\/strong> at least 54 months plus a 12-month internship at the same institution, in English, with eligibility for Italy&#8217;s license on the same terms as its citizens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Back in India:<\/strong> clear the <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/fmge-exam-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FMGE exam<\/a>, complete a 12-month internship in India, and then get permanent registration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What the FMGE looks like now:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sessions:<\/strong> NBEMS runs FMGE three times a year: the June 2026 session was held on 28 June 2026, and the October 2026 session is on 31 October 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pass mark:<\/strong> You need 150 out of 300 to pass, with no negative marking; there is no limit on attempts, but once you pass, you cannot retake it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fee:<\/strong> INR 4,650 for the October 2026 session, including GST.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which test:<\/strong> The FMGL Regulations name NExT (the National Exit Test) &#8220;or such other mandated test&#8221; for registration; the test NBEMS runs now is FMGE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This is general information, not legal or medical-registration advice; check the NMC, the<\/em> <em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/amwcareerpoint.com\/blogs\/study-medicine-italy-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of University and Research (MUR)<\/a><\/u><\/em> <em>and Universitaly pages before you decide.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-931b067\" id=\"what-if-plans-slip-on-mbbs-in-italy-low-imat-score-visa-refusal-or-a-missed-window\" data-block-id=\"931b067\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What If Plans Slip on MBBS in Italy: Low IMAT Score, Visa Refusal, or a Missed Window?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A low IMAT score, a visa refusal, or a missed window is a setback you can plan around, and your NEET-UG result stays valid for 3 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Low IMAT score:<\/strong> compare your practice score with <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/imat-cutoff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">previous IMAT cutoffs<\/a>, then plan another attempt. Start <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/imat-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IMAT preparation<\/a> alongside your Class 12 and NEET revision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advance notice or delay:<\/strong> send the extra documents quickly, inform your university, and check with your consulate for the status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visa refused:<\/strong> read the reason the consulate gives, fix that gap, and reapply if the cut-off still allows it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missed window:<\/strong> plan for the next intake while your NEET-UG result is still valid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Who to contact:<\/strong> your university&#8217;s international office, your consulate, Uni-Italia, and your counselor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>My insight:<\/em><\/strong> <em>Keep a spare year in the family budget from day one. A missed window or a second IMAT attempt then becomes a planning problem, not a crisis.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6b9d96d\" id=\"3-takeaways-on-mbbs-in-italy\" data-block-id=\"6b9d96d\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">3 Takeaways on MBBS in Italy<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check the course against NMC rules first:<\/strong> at least 54 months plus a 12-month internship at the same institution, then the FMGE back home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget by ISEE band, not a headline fee:<\/strong> fees follow family income, and the Kolkata checklist asks for INR 10.80 lakh a year in living funds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Work backward from the visa cut-off:<\/strong> the Kolkata checklist&#8217;s 2027-28 cut-off is 31 October 2027, and processing can take up to 90 days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talk to a Leap Scholar counselor<\/a><\/u><\/em> <em>to plan your IMAT, Universitaly pre-enrollment, and visa timeline for MBBS in Italy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-919a9bb\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-mbbs-in-italy\" data-block-id=\"919a9bb\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Frequently Asked Questions About MBBS in Italy<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793255506990\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the fees for MBBS in Italy in Indian rupees?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There&#8217;s no single fee for MBBS in Italy, because public universities charge by family income. As one example for a single-cycle degree, the University of Genoa&#8217;s first installment is INR 14,425 (EUR 136); the income-based contribution comes on top, so read your university&#8217;s fee page.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793255531036\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is MBBS in Italy free for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not automatically. Fees at public universities depend on your declared family income, and some universities grant exemptions. Regional DSU grants and fee waivers are open to international students on the same income or merit rules as Italians, but you must apply and qualify each year.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793255550058\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I get a 100 percent scholarship for MBBS in Italy?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Full support is possible only if you meet your region&#8217;s DSU income or merit rules, and no one can promise it in advance. Read the DSU call for your region and year, check your university&#8217;s own page, and budget as if support may not come.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793255569232\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is IMAT compulsory for MBBS in Italy?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It depends on the university&#8217;s route. The Italian embassy and consulate pages in India point you to Universitaly for IMAT procedures for Medicine and Surgery, while since 2025\/26 Genoa&#8217;s Medicine and Surgery (LM-41) admits through a filter semester instead of an entrance exam.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793255594434\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is NEET required for MBBS in Italy?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>NEET-UG is mandatory for Indian citizens and OCI cardholders who start a medical degree abroad from May 2018, and the result is valid for 3 years. You will need it to practice in India later, regardless of which entry route your Italian university uses.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793255618147\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the disadvantages of studying MBBS in Italy?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You face a separate entrance route, the IMAT, on top of NEET-UG. Documents need attestation and an apostille, and visa processing can take up to 90 days at the Mumbai consulate. Back in India, you still need the FMGE and a 12-month internship.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793255641259\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is IELTS required for MBBS in Italy?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Kolkata consulate checklist asks for a B2-level English certificate for an English-taught course, or a medium-of-instruction declaration from your previous institution. Check your university&#8217;s own English requirement and whether it names IELTS before you book a test or pay for one.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1793255665692\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is an Italian MBBS valid in India?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It can lead to practice in India only if the course meets the NMC&#8217;s FMGL Regulations: at least 54 months, a 12-month internship at the same institution, and English teaching. 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