What MCAT, F-1 visa and SEVIS fees do I need to pay to apply to US medical schools?
Indian students applying to US medical schools should budget USD 485 for the MCAT, USD 185 for the F-1 visa application and USD 350 for the I-901 SEVIS fee. AMCAS charges USD 180, including your first school, plus USD 48 per additional school, and secondary fees vary by school.
You should budget USD 485 (approx INR 46,594) for the MCAT, USD 185 (approx INR 17,773) for the F-1 visa application and USD 350 (approx INR 33,624) for the I-901 SEVIS fee. These sit on top of tuition and living costs, so add them to your application budget early.
Exam and visa fees at a glance
| Fee | Amount (USD) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| MCAT | 485 (approx INR 46,594) | The admission test for medical school |
| F-1 visa application | 185 (approx INR 17,773) | Your US student visa application |
| I-901 SEVIS | 350 (approx INR 33,625) | The SEVIS fee for international students |
Other application costs to plan for
- AMCAS: USD 180 (approx INR 17,293) processing fee including your first school, plus USD 48 (approx INR 4,611) for every additional school.
- Secondary application fees: these differ from one medical school to another.
- Passport, documents and travel: these are extra and not included in the fees above.
- Later expenses: books, equipment, health requirements, examinations, USMLE and residency applications.
My Advice
List every school you plan to apply to before you pay AMCAS fees, because each extra school adds to the bill. Keep a separate cushion for secondary applications and travel, and check the latest fee on each official website before you pay.
This information is available on: aamc.org, ice.gov
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