{"id":74758,"date":"2025-11-06T06:06:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T06:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=74758"},"modified":"2026-07-14T10:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:44:11","slug":"mbbs-in-georgia-for-indian-students-fees-and-colleges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-georgia-for-indian-students-fees-and-colleges\/","title":{"rendered":"MBBS in Georgia for Indian Students 2026-27: Fees, Top Universities and the Admission Rule That Just Changed\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">7<\/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    <li>Georgia&#8217;s state medical universities have stopped new foreign admissions from September 2026.<\/li>\n\n    <li>MBBS in Georgia now costs Rs.40-65 lakh, not the Rs.25 lakh often quoted.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Nine NMC-approved private universities in Georgia still accept Indian students this year.<\/li>\n\n    <li>NEET qualification stays compulsory for NMC recognition after this degree.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students and parents evaluating MBBS in Georgia for the 2026-27 intake.\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span 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eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-georgia-for-indian-students-fees-and-colleges\/#Big_2026_Update_Government_Universities_Are_Out_for_New_MBBS_in_Georgia_Applicants\" title=\"Big 2026 Update: Government Universities Are Out for New MBBS in Georgia Applicants\">Big 2026 Update: Government Universities Are Out for New MBBS in Georgia Applicants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-georgia-for-indian-students-fees-and-colleges\/#MBBS_in_Georgia_2026-27_Quick_Facts\" title=\"MBBS in Georgia 2026-27: Quick Facts\">MBBS in Georgia 2026-27: Quick Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-georgia-for-indian-students-fees-and-colleges\/#Top_Private_Universities_for_MBBS_in_Georgia\" title=\"Top Private Universities for MBBS in Georgia\">Top Private Universities for MBBS in Georgia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-georgia-for-indian-students-fees-and-colleges\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_MBBS_in_Georgia\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria for MBBS in Georgia\">Eligibility Criteria for MBBS in Georgia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-georgia-for-indian-students-fees-and-colleges\/#Documents_Required_for_MBBS_in_Georgia\" title=\"Documents Required for MBBS in Georgia\">Documents Required for MBBS in Georgia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-georgia-for-indian-students-fees-and-colleges\/#Cost_of_MBBS_in_Georgia\" title=\"Cost of MBBS in Georgia\">Cost of MBBS in Georgia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-georgia-for-indian-students-fees-and-colleges\/#Is_MBBS_in_Georgia_Right_for_You\" title=\"Is MBBS in Georgia Right for You?\">Is MBBS in Georgia Right for You?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-georgia-for-indian-students-fees-and-colleges\/#If_Your_MBBS_in_Georgia_Plan_Hits_a_Snag\" title=\"If Your MBBS in Georgia Plan Hits a Snag\">If Your MBBS in Georgia Plan Hits a Snag<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-georgia-for-indian-students-fees-and-colleges\/#Scholarships_for_MBBS_in_Georgia\" title=\"Scholarships for MBBS in Georgia\">Scholarships for MBBS in Georgia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-georgia-for-indian-students-fees-and-colleges\/#Career_and_Salary_After_MBBS_in_Georgia\" title=\"Career and Salary After MBBS in Georgia\">Career and Salary After MBBS in Georgia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-georgia-for-indian-students-fees-and-colleges\/#3_Takeaways_on_MBBS_in_Georgia\" title=\"3 Takeaways on MBBS in Georgia\">3 Takeaways on MBBS in Georgia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-georgia-for-indian-students-fees-and-colleges\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_MBBS_in_Georgia\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About MBBS in Georgia\">Frequently Asked Questions About MBBS in Georgia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0dac288\" id=\"strong-big-2026-update-government-universities-are-out-for-new-mbbs-in-georgia-applicants-strong\" data-block-id=\"0dac288\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Big_2026_Update_Government_Universities_Are_Out_for_New_MBBS_in_Georgia_Applicants\"><\/span><strong>Big 2026 Update: Government Universities Are Out for New MBBS in Georgia Applicants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU), Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, and Akaki Tsereteli State University no longer take new international applicants. Georgia&#8217;s Minister of Education, Givi Mikanadze, confirmed this in December 2025 as part of a reform that makes state universities free for Georgian citizens, redirecting foreign applicants entirely to private universities.<em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(<\/em><strong><em>Source:<\/em><\/strong><em> Georgia Today, December 2025; also reported by <u><a href=\"https:\/\/oc-media.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OC Media<\/a><\/u>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6be1107\" id=\"strong-what-this-means-for-you-strong\" data-block-id=\"6be1107\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>What this means for you:<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Applying fresh for 2026-27 or later: <\/strong>TSMU and the other state universities are not an option, regardless of what an agent&#8217;s brochure says.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Already enrolled at a Georgian state university: <\/strong>your degree, NMC eligibility, and completion timeline are unaffected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private medical universities, such as GAU, DTMU, and CIU, continue to accept Indian applicants with no change to NMC recognition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> We still get calls from families shortlisting TSMU off a two-year-old blog post. Always verify a university&#8217;s current admission status directly with its admissions office before paying any fee.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-8058807\" id=\"strong-mbbs-in-georgia-2026-27-quick-facts-strong\" data-block-id=\"8058807\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MBBS_in_Georgia_2026-27_Quick_Facts\"><\/span><strong>MBBS in Georgia 2026-27: Quick Facts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details (2026-27 Intake)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration<\/td><td>6 years total: 54 months academic + 12 months compulsory internship<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intakes<\/td><td>September (main), February (secondary, university-dependent)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eligible institutions<\/td><td>Private, NMC-approved universities only, for new applicants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual tuition<\/td><td>USD 4,500 &#8211; 8,000 (Rs.4.3 &#8211; 7.6 lakh)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total 6-year cost<\/td><td>Rs.40 &#8211; 65 lakh, all-in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recognitions<\/td><td>NMC, WHO, WFME, listed in WDOMS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum academic requirement<\/td><td>50% in PCB (General), 40% (SC\/ST\/OBC), NEET-qualified<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English proficiency test<\/td><td>Not required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Licensing exam in India<\/td><td>FMGE currently; NExT expected to replace it, no confirmed date for foreign graduates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National FMGE pass rate (2024)<\/td><td>35.65%, ranked #1 globally among MBBS-abroad countries, against a 25.80% global average (NBEMS 2024 data)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>INR figures use 1 USD = Rs.95 and 1 GEL = Rs.36 (2026-27 planning rate). Verify the live rate before finalizing any payment.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-112688e\" id=\"strong-top-private-universities-for-mbbs-in-georgia-strong\" data-block-id=\"112688e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Private_Universities_for_MBBS_in_Georgia\"><\/span><strong>Top Private Universities for MBBS in Georgia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your shortlist should now be built entirely around private, NMC-approved institutions in Tbilisi. See our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-georgia-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/top-universities-in-georgia-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full list of universities in Georgia<\/a> for program-level detail beyond medicine. Confirm exact fees directly with each university before you commit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual Tuition (Approx.)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>QS Ranking 2027<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>FMGE Track Record (2024)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recognition<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gau.edu.ge\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgian American University (GAU)<\/a><\/td><td>USD 8,000 (Rs.7.6 lakh)<\/td><td>Not QS-ranked<\/td><td>80.33%<\/td><td>NMC, WHO, WFME<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ug.edu.ge\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Georgia (UG)<\/a><\/td><td>USD 6,000-6,500 (Rs.5.7-6.2 lakh)<\/td><td>#1401+<\/td><td>Not separately reported<\/td><td>NMC, WHO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/dtmuindia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Tvildiani Medical University (DTMU)<\/a><\/td><td>USD 7,500 (Rs.7.1 lakh)<\/td><td>Not QS-ranked<\/td><td>Not separately reported<\/td><td>NMC, WHO, ECFMG<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bauinternational.edu.ge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BAU International University<\/a><\/td><td>USD 6,500-7,000 (Rs.6.2-6.7 lakh)<\/td><td>Not QS-ranked<\/td><td>63.29%<\/td><td>NMC, WHO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/seu.edu.ge\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgian National University SEU<\/a><\/td><td>USD 6,000-6,500 (Rs.5.7-6.2 lakh)<\/td><td>Not QS-ranked<\/td><td>60.39%<\/td><td>NMC, WHO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cu.edu.ge\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caucasus University<\/a><\/td><td>USD 6,000 (Rs.5.7 lakh)<\/td><td>Not QS-ranked<\/td><td>55.10%<\/td><td>NMC, WHO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/newvision.ge\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Vision University (NVU)<\/a><\/td><td>USD 7,000 (Rs.6.7 lakh)<\/td><td>Not QS-ranked<\/td><td>Not separately reported<\/td><td>NMC, WHO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/ciu.edu.ge\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caucasus International University (CIU)<\/a><\/td><td>USD 5,500-6,000 (Rs.5.2-5.7 lakh)<\/td><td>Not QS-ranked<\/td><td>Not separately reported<\/td><td>NMC, WHO<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/eeu.edu.ge\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">East European University (EEU)<\/a><\/td><td>USD 4,500-5,500 (Rs.4.3-5.2 lakh)<\/td><td>Not QS-ranked<\/td><td>Not separately reported<\/td><td>NMC, WHO<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Georgia&#8217;s 2024 national FMGE pass rate of 35.65% (4,221 appeared, and 1,505 passed) ranks #1 globally among MBBS-abroad countries, per NBEMS 2024 result data. The per-university figures above come from published NBEMS-derived breakdowns where available; universities without a listed figure have not had their numbers published separately. Treat GAU&#8217;s 80.33% as indicative rather than guaranteed, since it reflects a smaller candidate pool than BAU, SEU, or Caucasus University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Most Georgian private medical universities lack a QS rank because QS weighs research output that small, teaching-focused medical schools rarely report. <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uga.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Georgia<\/a><\/u> is the one exception. Weigh NMC approval and FMGE\/NExT outcomes over QS rank here.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Do not choose a university based solely on tuition fees. Ask directly for its most recent FMGE or NExT batch outcomes and confirm the English-medium track runs the full six years.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5f744a1\" id=\"strong-eligibility-criteria-for-mbbs-in-georgia-strong\" data-block-id=\"5f744a1\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_MBBS_in_Georgia\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility Criteria for MBBS in Georgia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Requirement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age<\/td><td>Minimum 17 years by 31 December of the admission year<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Academic qualification<\/td><td>10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum marks<\/td><td>50% in PCB (General); 40% in PCB (SC\/ST\/OBC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NEET requirement<\/td><td>Mandatory, same admission year, for NMC recognition<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English proficiency<\/td><td>No <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/toefl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOEFL<\/a> required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gap year policy<\/td><td>1-2 gap years generally accepted with valid reason<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A few universities will admit students without a NEET scorecard, but that degree cannot be used for FMGE or NExT registration in India. See our dedicated guide on<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-georgia-without-neet-fees-universities-and-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mbbs-in-georgia-without-neet-fees-universities-and-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MBBS in Georgia without NEET<\/a> for why most Indian families should avoid this route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-beaba81\" id=\"strong-documents-required-for-mbbs-in-georgia-strong\" data-block-id=\"beaba81\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_MBBS_in_Georgia\"><\/span><strong>Documents Required for MBBS in Georgia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Document<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>India-Specific Detail<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Valid passport<\/td><td>Minimum 18 months validity from date of travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10th and 12th mark sheets<\/td><td>Attested copies meeting the 50%\/40% cutoff<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NEET UG scorecard<\/td><td>Same admission year; needed for the NMC Eligibility Certificate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Birth certificate<\/td><td>State or municipal authority issued<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical fitness certificate<\/td><td>Government-recognised hospital<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport photographs<\/td><td>White background, per Georgian visa rules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bank statement or loan sanction letter<\/td><td>Proof of funds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NMC Eligibility Certificate<\/td><td>Apply after your offer letter, before you fly out<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Apply for your Georgian visa and NMC Eligibility Certificate in parallel, the day you get your offer letter. Starting late is the most common reason students miss their intake.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-29c3118\" id=\"strong-cost-of-mbbs-in-georgia-strong\" data-block-id=\"29c3118\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_MBBS_in_Georgia\"><\/span><strong>Cost of MBBS in Georgia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Expense Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual Cost (Approx.)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuition fee<\/td><td>Rs.4.3 &#8211; 7.6 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hostel accommodation<\/td><td>Rs.75,000 &#8211; 1.4 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food and groceries<\/td><td>Rs.85,000 &#8211; 1.4 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health insurance<\/td><td>Rs.19,000 &#8211; 29,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transport and miscellaneous<\/td><td>Rs.30,000 &#8211; 50,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate used:<\/em><\/strong><em> 1 GEL = Rs.36, 1 USD = Rs.95. Verify the live rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total:<\/strong> Rs.7-11 lakh a year, or <strong>Rs.40-65 lakh across 6 years<\/strong>, depending on university and lifestyle. This is meaningfully higher than the Rs.25 lakh figure still circulating online, which reflects old government-university rates or an outdated GEL-INR rate. If Rs.40-65 lakh is out of reach, compare against our guide on the<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cheapest-mbbs-abroad-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cheapest-mbbs-abroad-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cheapest countries for MBBS abroad<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commonly missed costs:<\/strong> round-trip flights and visa renewal (Rs.35,000-55,000\/year), winter clothing (Rs.18,000-25,000 in year one), and FMGE\/NExT coaching after graduation (Rs.50,000-2 lakh), which is rarely budgeted at the admission stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0aa311f\" id=\"strong-is-mbbs-in-georgia-right-for-you-strong\" data-block-id=\"0aa311f\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_MBBS_in_Georgia_Right_for_You\"><\/span><strong>Is MBBS in Georgia Right for You?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NEET rank 150-450, budget Rs.40-65 lakh:<\/strong> a private, NMC-approved university is realistic. Shortlist candidates based on verified FMGE\/NExT outcomes, not on the lowest fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget under Rs.35 lakh:<\/strong> Georgia&#8217;s private universities will stretch your finances. Compare them against Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan government options, checking the current NMC advisory status first. Our guide to the<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-countries-for-mbbs-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-countries-for-mbbs-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best countries for MBBS<\/a> breaks down the trade-offs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wanted TSMU specifically for its lower fees:<\/strong> that door is closed for new 2026-27 applicants. Redirect to the private university list above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-883b0df\" id=\"strong-if-your-mbbs-in-georgia-plan-hits-a-snag-strong\" data-block-id=\"883b0df\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_Your_MBBS_in_Georgia_Plan_Hits_a_Snag\"><\/span><strong>If Your MBBS in Georgia Plan Hits a Snag<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Missed NEET or the admission window:<\/strong> apply the following year. Never accept an offer without a valid, same-year NEET qualification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visa delayed near intake:<\/strong> Contact the Georgian Embassy directly and get a formal deferral letter from your university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unsure of a university&#8217;s NMC status:<\/strong> verify it yourself on NMC&#8217;s official portal, not through a consultancy&#8217;s word.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Worried about FMGE or NExT? <\/strong>Start preparing from your third year. Our<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/fmge-exam-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/fmge-exam-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FMGE exam guide<\/a> covers the syllabus, pass rates, and a prep timeline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-714bd2d\" id=\"strong-scholarships-for-mbbs-in-georgia-strong\" data-block-id=\"714bd2d\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarships_for_MBBS_in_Georgia\"><\/span><strong>Scholarships for MBBS in Georgia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Offered By<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Coverage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Merit-based tuition waiver<\/td><td>Individual universities<\/td><td>20-50% tuition reduction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State Study Grant for Foreign Students<\/td><td>Government of Georgia<\/td><td>Partial to full tuition waiver<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ICCR Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Government of India<\/td><td>Tuition and living allowance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/jntataendowment.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">J.N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Tata Trusts, India<\/td><td>Loan-scholarship up to Rs.10 lakh<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most families still fund the bulk of their education through an education loan. See our comparison of<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-education-loan-in-india-for-study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/best-education-loan-in-india-for-study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">education loans for study abroad<\/a> for collateral-free options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3d4e810\" id=\"strong-career-and-salary-after-mbbs-in-georgia-strong\" data-block-id=\"3d4e810\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_and_Salary_After_MBBS_in_Georgia\"><\/span><strong>Career and Salary After MBBS in Georgia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Two broad paths: <\/strong>practice in India after clearing FMGE (soon NExT) or pursue licensing abroad (USMLE for the USA, PLAB for the UK; Georgian private universities generally hold ECFMG recognition). Doctors who stay in Georgia briefly typically earn Rs.90,000-1.8 lakh a month as resident doctors, rising to Rs.1.8-2.9 lakh for general practitioners, at 1 GEL = Rs.36.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Your income and career timeline depend far more on when you start FMGE\/NExT preparation than on which university you attended. Start in year three, not after you graduate.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-abb707a\" id=\"strong-3-takeaways-on-mbbs-in-georgia-strong\" data-block-id=\"abb707a\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Takeaways_on_MBBS_in_Georgia\"><\/span><strong>3 Takeaways on MBBS in Georgia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Apply to private, NMC-approved universities only.<\/strong> State universities are closed to new international applicants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget Rs.40-65 lakh, not Rs.25 lakh.<\/strong> Older figures use government rates and outdated exchange rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treat NEET and FMGE preparation as non-negotiable.<\/strong> A Georgian degree only becomes an Indian medical career if you stay NEET-eligible and start FMGE\/NExT prep early.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Still deciding between Georgia and other destinations? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Consultant_Pages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect with a LeapScholar counselor<\/a><\/u><\/em><em> for a shortlist based on your NEET score and budget.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-eef1f51\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-mbbs-in-georgia-strong\" data-block-id=\"eef1f51\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_MBBS_in_Georgia\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About MBBS in Georgia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784024686265\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much is the cost of MBBS in Georgia?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The full 6-year course costs roughly Rs.40-65 lakh at a private, NMC-approved university, covering tuition, hostel, and food. Government universities were cheaper, but they no longer admit new international students.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784024697627\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Georgia MBBS valid in India?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, as long as the university is NMC-approved and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. You still need to clear FMGE, or NExT once it applies, to practice as a doctor in India.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784024716240\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Georgia good for studying MBBS?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It works well for NEET-qualified students who want English-medium, NMC-recognized training without India&#8217;s seat crunch.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784024737866\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is NEET required for MBBS in Georgia?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, a valid NEET qualification in your admission year is mandatory for NMC recognition. Skip it, and you cannot register for FMGE or NExT after graduating.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784024763669\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What are the disadvantages of MBBS in Georgia?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>State universities are now shut to new applicants, costs have risen to Rs.40-65 lakh; and FMGE pass rates vary a lot by university. Some private universities also shift clinical postings to Georgia, starting in the third year.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784024792958\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I get PR in Georgia after study?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not automatically. Graduates receive a one-year residence permit to find work, then a renewable work residence permit, with permanent residency possible only after roughly 10 years of continuous stay.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784024832239\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I get a job in Georgia after MBBS?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, but most Indian graduates return home after clearing FMGE. Those who stay briefly work as resident doctors or in private clinics, earning around Rs.90,000 to 2.9 lakh a month.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784024863023\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How safe is Georgia for Indian students?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Georgia ranked 21st globally on the 2026 Numbeo Crime Index and is treated as a low-risk, Level 1 destination by most governments. Normal city precautions apply, same as any other country.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784024896354\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is IELTS mandatory for Georgia?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Private medical universities in Georgia do not ask for IELTS or TOEFL scores for their English-medium MBBS programs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1784024928319\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is MBBS in Georgia cheaper than India?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It is usually cheaper than a private Indian MBBS seat, which can cost Rs.60 lakh to over Rs.1 crore under the management quota. A government seat in India, if you get one, is still cheaper than in Georgia.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read Georgia&#8217;s state medical universities have stopped new foreign admissions from September 2026. MBBS in Georgia now costs Rs.40-65 lakh, not the Rs.25 lakh often quoted. Nine NMC-approved private universities in Georgia still accept Indian students this year. 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