Dagestan State Medical University Fees, Ranking, FMGE Result

Dagestan State Medical University was founded back in 1932. It is one of the most prestigious medical schools in Russia. This university is based out of Makhachkala city, which is the capital of the Dagestan Republic. Many Indian students strive for doing their MBBS in Russia, but don’t know which university is valuable, recognized and can provide them with good quality education. So, for all the confused ambitioned students out there, if you are applying for Dagestan State Medical University then you are going the right way. This university is known for its world-class educational background with many faculties to do MD (MBBS) in.

The university has different faculties-

• General Medicine
• Paediatrics
• Dentistry
• Preventive Medicine
• Pharmacy

So, through this blog, we shall understand more about Dagestan State Medical University, regarding some important and amazing facts about the university and also about the fees, admission process and documentation required by an Indian student.

On this page, you will learn about the following:

Dagestan State Medical University FMGE Result

Between 2015-18, a total of 424 students sat for the FMGE after completing their MBBS from Dagestan State Medical University, Russia. Out of those 424 students, only 23 students passed. Therefore, the FMGE passing percentage stands at 5.42%. A lot of students applied which means that a lot of Indian students do go to this university. However, the result of only 5.42% is not good. There are universities with a higher passing percentage within Russia itself. We always recommend the students to take admission to those universities which have high FMGE passing percentage. We recommend universities such as Crimea State Medical University, Vinnitsa National Medical University, Bukovinian State Medical University.

Here is the FMGE passing percentage of some of the most popular medical universities in Russia between 2015-18 –

Quick Overview

Overview of Dagestan State Medical University for Indian students –

Duration	6 years, 12 semesters
FMGE Result (2015-18)	5.42%
Do I need to learn the local language?	Yes, the university will give classes for the local language from the 1st year itself.
Weather conditions	Compared to other parts of Russia, Makhachkala is more suitable for Indian students as the temperature does not do very low.
MCI & WHO approved university	Yes
Type of University	Public
Dagestan State Medical University MBBS Fees	Approx. ₹18 lakh for 6 years (only tuition fees)
Eligibility Criteria	50% marks in 12th
Dominant Religion in Russia	Christianity
Value of MBBS Degree	The degree is equivalent to MBBS in India. The student must clear NEXT.
Do I need to qualify NEET to study MBBS in Russia?	Yes, qualifying NEET exam is mandatory for admission in any MCI recognised university abroad.
Medium of Instruction	English

Important Facts About Dagestan State Medical University

• The university offers a 6 years MD course which is equivalent to the MBBS degree in India. The course structure is divided as the first 5 years are for theoretical/classroom knowledge and the last 1 year is for apprenticeship or internship.
• The university is recognized by both MCI and WHO.
• More than 7,500 students are studying in the university, out of which 170 students are international, belonging to 12 countries.
• The university consists of 4 faculties with 736 teachers. Among them are 121 professors, 429 associate professors, 45 scientists from the Russian Federation, and 24 doctors and 15 inventors of Russia. 
• There are different sports-related to different weathers inside the university. In summers students can have swimming classes or play basketball, football and many indoor games. In winters, students can ski or skate. 
• It is one of the oldest and largest universities of Southern Russia.
• Students not only get the theoretical knowledge but are also exposed to real-life problems.
• Dagestan State Medical University is included in the directory of international medical education – compiled by the Foundation for the development of international medical education and research. It is also included in the International directory of universities and study abroad.
• The fee structure of the university is comparatively low, seeing the facilities and faculties the university offers. The cost of living in Makhachkala city is also low, which we will learn about later.

Dagestan State Medical University Eligibility Criteria

Entrance Exam in India	There are no entrance examinations in India like IELTS/SAT, etc. NEET qualification is a must for Indian students.
Age	The student must be at least 17 years old as on 31st December of the year in which the admission is being taken.
Board	The candidate must have completed class 12th from a recognised board.
Marks for General Category students	The student must have an aggregate of at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject.
Marks for Other Category students	The candidate must have an aggregate of at least 40% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject.
NEET	You need to qualify NEET exam for admission in any of the MCI approved medical universities of Russia. NEET result is valid for 3 years for MBBS abroad from 2018 onwards.
Passport	The student must hold a valid passport.

Dagestan State Medical University Duration

The duration of the program is 6 years or 12 semesters. After completing the 6 years, the student can come back to India and sit for the screening test NEXT. Here is a comparison of the duration of the MBBS course in various popular MBBS abroad destinations: