MBBS in Georgia

When students look for the right place to study, they often feel overwhelmed by the vast amount of information available, much of which can be misleading. Therefore, you must select the best consultancy for your MBBS admission in Georgia.

Global Medical Foundation provides admission not only in Georgia but also to other popular MBBS abroad destinations. These include Russia, Romania, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Therefore, we can give you unbiased information on Georgia and compare the medical education in Georgia with other countries. If you want to know if MBBS in Georgia is good or bad, you must read the pros and cons below:

Is an MBBS in Georgia valid in India? Georgia Fulfils FMGL Regulations?

Find out authentic information about Caucasus University, one of the best MBBS colleges in Georgia for Indian students, from Ms Ketevan. At the end of the video, she will also explain about FMGL Regulations:

Check out this Interview by Shobhit Jayaswal with a representative of Alte University, one of the best medical universities in Georgia, for MBBS, where she explains about FMGL Regulations as well:

You can check the official FMGL Gazette here – Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations. In this gazette, NMC asks Indian students to fulfil various rules and regulations to be eligible to appear for the licensing exam in India. Therefore, for the Georgia MBBS degree to be valid here, the program must follow FMGL Regulations.

Here is what the Ministry of Education of Georgia has to say about the validity of Georgia’s MBBS degree in India:

As per the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia, the MBBS course in Georgia fulfils the FMGL Regulations 2021. Here is what was published on the official website of the Embassy of Georgia to the Republic of India –

Medical programs (MD) of schools/universities in Georgia are accredited/authorized by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, which is internationally recognized as accredited Agency by World Federation of Medical Education (WFME).

This International accreditation ensures that all MD diplomas of graduates issued in Georgia are recognized worldwide resulting in permanently increasing number of foreign students.

In line with national legislation and related regulations on higher medical education and Medical Sector Benchmarks, which is mandatory to be fulfilled in order to get accreditation, the duration of undergraduate MD programs in Georgia (equal to MBBS qualification in India and UK) is 6 years (360 ECTS) including internship during the 6^th, graduating year.

According to the Law of Georgia on Medical Practice, graduates of MD program have the right to be employed as a junior doctor – position that may be occupied by a MD graduate from accredited higher medical institution, who shall perform the duties of a doctor according to the instructions. There are no additional exams required for MD program graduates for the status of junior doctor.

In addition, according to the Article 14 of the same Law, junior doctor is authorized to fulfill the duties of a doctor. Thus, it fully equals to MBBS qualification in India. Junior doctor performs clinical duties under guidance of certified specialist. If certified doctor is not available, a junior doctor can provide emergency medical care independently.

All of the above mentioned clearly illustrates that medical education in Georgia is in compliance with the new rules of NMC.

Georgia: A safe and peaceful country

Georgia is frequently ranked as one of the safest countries in the world. Tbilisi, the capital, is home to over 20,000 Indian students and many more international students from more than 50 countries. Among the popular MBBS destinations for Indian students, Georgia is arguably the safest. Georgia was voted the 4th safest country in Europe for night walks.

In contrast, Russia and Ukraine are currently involved in a military conflict. As of 2025, Ukraine is not a viable option for students, and it is important to note that Ukraine has begun conducting military operations inside Russia. We would advise Indian students to avoid applying to universities near the Russia-Ukraine border. Due to the recent unrest in Bangladesh, most Indian students do not feel that Bangladesh is a safe option.

Georgia is a very safe country. Shobhit Jayaswal of Global Medical Foundation frequently visits Georgia, and because of his personal experiences, we can say that there are no safety issues in Georgia. We have sent hundreds of students to study in Georgia. If you are searching for an MBBS in Georgia consultancy, contact Global Medical Foundation today! Here is a photo of Shobhit Jayaswal at the campus of Georgian National University SEU, where many Indian students took admission through Global Medical Foundation:

MBBS in Georgia Budget

Georgia is an affordable MBBS abroad destination for Indian students compared to many EU nations. However, compared to Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, it is expensive. If you have a budget of under ₹35 lakhs, then Georgia is not an option for you.

The average fee in Georgia is between USD 5,000 and USD 6,000 per year, or approximately ₹4,30,000 to ₹5,20,000 per year. The cost of accommodation and food in Tbilisi is approximately USD 300 or ₹25,000 per month.

Therefore, the estimated cost of studying MBBS in Georgia for Indian students, including tuition fees, accommodation & food expenses, is around ₹40-50 lakh. In a few universities, the budget is as high as ₹55-60 lakh. Similarly, countries like Romania (EU), Serbia and Bosnia & Herzegovina (all in Europe) have a budget of approx. ₹50-60 lakh.

If your budget is around ₹30 lakh, you can go for MBBS in Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

Cheap Direct Flights

Direct flights between Delhi and Tbilisi are available, with a travel time of just 5.5 hours. One-way tickets are budget-friendly, typically ranging between ₹15,000-₹20,000. This makes traveling to Georgia both convenient and affordable for Indian students.

Direct flights are available to Tbilisi, and therefore most Indian students study in medical universities in Tbilisi. However, some students also study in Kutaisi or prefer to study MBBS in Batumi, Georgia. These students can easily travel to their university by taking a cab, train or a short flight.

Here is a photo of Shobhit Jayaswal at Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, the best university for MBBS in Batumi, Georgia.

Best FMGE Passing Percentage

The Foreign Medical Graduate Exam (FMGE) is the test that Indian graduates from foreign medical universities must pass to get a license to practice as a doctor in India. Ultimately, the most important thing is whether you pass this exam. By looking at the FMGE passing percentages, you can see which countries produce more successful doctors. This allows you to compare the success rates of graduates from different countries.

Indian graduates who studied MBBS in Georgia have a higher success rate compared to graduates from countries like Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. Only Bangladesh has a similar success rate. Here is the FMGE passing percentage in 2024 (latest) and 2023 from the most popular MBBS abroad destinations –

FMGE Passing % in 2024 –

2024 FMGE	Appeared	Passed	Pass %
Georgia	4,221	1,505	35.65
Russia	11,287	3,291	29.15
Kazakhstan	5,017	1,261	25.13
Kyrgyzstan	15,135	3,792	25.05
Uzbekistan	490	197	40.20
Bangladesh	2,822	914	32.38
Romania	22	1	4.54
Bulgaria	49	14	28.57
Armenia	2,349	415	17.66
Nepal	1,809	545	30.12

FMGE Passing % 2023 –

2023 FMGE	Appeared	Passed	Pass %
Georgia	3,123	820	26.26
Russia	8,450	1,642	19.43
Kazakhstan	3,907	509	13.02
Kyrgyzstan	11,243	2,017	17.94
Uzbekistan	64	8	12.50
Bangladesh	2,342	627	26.77
Romania	20	1	5
Bulgaria	21	3	14.28
Armenia	1,654	134	8.10
China	10,466	950	9.07
Nepal	1812	349	19.26

FMGE Passing % in 2022 –

2022 FMGE	Appeared	Passed	Pass %
Georgia	1,872	651	34.77
Russia	5,973	1,555	26.03
Kazakhstan	3,342	714	21.36
Kyrgyzstan	6,683	1,365	20.42
Uzbekistan	19	1	5.26
Bangladesh	1,771	801	45.22
Romania	13	0	0
Bulgaria	15	3	20

As you can see from the table above, the students who studied MBBS in Georgia performed way better than their peers from other countries, such as Russia, Kyrgyzstan, etc.

Low Population:

While none of the popular MBBS abroad destinations (or countries except China) can compare to India in terms of population, we can still compare the population of these countries –

Country	Population
Georgia	38.07 lakh
Russia	14.48 crore
Kazakhstan	2.05 crore
Kyrgyzstan	71.86 lakh
Uzbekistan	3.63 crore
Bangladesh	17.35 crore
Romania	1.90 crore
Bulgaria	67.57 lakh

The best country for patient interaction is Bangladesh. In Georgia, the population is low, but most of the population is located in Tbilisi. Therefore, if students decide to pursue their medical education in Georgia, their preference should be to study in Tbilisi. However, we do send students to universities in cities like Kutaisi and Batumi. Here is an image of Shobhit Jayaswal at Kutaisi University.

Local Language

You’ll rarely find English-speaking locals in Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. However, in the past twenty years, the number of English speakers in Georgia has increased significantly due to the government’s emphasis on the language. Their goal is for every child to learn English, so it has been made a mandatory school subject. Georgia plans to make English an official language in the next few years. Today, the younger generation speaks and understands English; even locals study MBBS in English.

However, it is compulsory to learn Georgian while studying in Georgia. Georgian will be a part of the curriculum for three years. Much of the older generation knows Georgian only.

Pleasant Weather

A student who moves to a city with weather similar to their hometown will adjust more easily. Countries with climates like India often have similar disease patterns, therefore, those who study MBBS in Georgia will gain experience treating diseases common in India during their clinical practice.

Georgia has pleasant weather in the summer and mild winters, making it a better option for Indian students than Russia, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan. Uzbekistan and Bangladesh are also good choices. Here is a snapshot of the monthly average high and low temperature in Georgia:

Religion

Most students prefer to select a country which aligns with their religious beliefs. Here is the list of the dominant religions in the popular MBBS abroad destinations –

Country	Dominant Religion
Georgia	Christianity
Russia	Christianity
Kazakhstan	Islam
Kyrgyzstan	Islam
Uzbekistan	Islam
Bangladesh	Islam
Romania	Christianity
Bosnia & Herzegovina	Islam

Quality of Education

In terms of quality of education, Georgia stands out when compared to countries like Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Bulgaria, Romania, Belarus, and Armenia. This is evident from the FMGE passing percentages, which we compared above. Georgia provides high-quality education with a strong emphasis on developing students’ practical skills. As language is not an issue and the weather is familiar, students find it easier to settle in Georgia.

MBBS in Georgia Course Duration

As per NMC’s FMGL Regulations, the minimum course duration for an MBBS abroad must be at least 54 months of theoretical studies and 1 year internship. This means that the minimum course duration is 5.5 years. Here is the course duration in various countries for MBBS abroad for an Indian student –

Country	Course Duration
Georgia	6 years*
Russia	6 years**
Kazakhstan	6 years
Kyrgyzstan	5.5 years
Uzbekistan	6 years***
Bangladesh	6 years
Romania	7 years
Egypt	7 years

* – as per the Ministry of Education in the case of Georgia
** – Internship is not confirmed to be within 6 years in Russia
*** – as per information received from universities

Part-time Job Opportunities

Among all the popular MBBS abroad destinations, Georgia is the only country providing part-time job opportunities. Indian students are earning between ₹25,000- ₹1 lakh per month. It will be easy for students to manage their living expenses if they take up a part-time job in Georgia.

After Completing MBBS in Georgia

The medical universities in Georgia are recognized by the WHO, ECFMG (USA), FAIMER, and WFME. Graduates can appear for exams like USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), and AMC (Australia). Indian students can also go for post-graduate education in the European Union.

Summary of MBBS in Georgia Pros and Cons

Georgia is the best destination for MBBS abroad. There are many advantages of studying MBBS in Georgia, like a globally recognised degree, a high FMGE passing ratio, similar weather to India, cheap and short flights, and part-time job opportunities. The major disadvantage is that the cost of living is high and the tuition fee is also higher compared to many other popular MBBS abroad destinations.

Overall, Georgia is a great destination as the student feedback is also excellent. To know about the best MBBS colleges in Georgia for Indian students, the admission process, and to apply for MBBS in Georgia, you can contact Global Medical Foundation, one of the most trusted, oldest and best consultancies for MBBS abroad.

Shobhit Jayaswal has visited various medical universities in Russia and Georgia. Global Medical Foundation has sent many students to both countries over the years. We have been in constant contact with our students in Russia and Georgia. Therefore, our experience helps us compare between the two countries. Check the video below where we compare MBBS in Georgia vs Russia:

As per NMC Rules and Regulations, if an Indian student wants to appear for the licensing exam in India after studying MBBS abroad, they must be NEET-qualified before they begin their MBBS course.

If you study MBBS from a foreign nation without first securing qualifying marks in NEET, you are not eligible to appear for FMGE/NExT, the licensing exam in India.

Therefore, we do not recommend that any Indian student pursue an MBBS abroad without NEET.

Please note that while the Georgian medical universities will admit you without NEET, you will not get a visa from the Embassy without showing your NEET result. Anyone with an Indian passport must qualify for NEET to get a visa to study in Georgia.

Therefore, if you hold an Indian passport, you cannot get a visa to study MBBS in Georgia without NEET.

However, there is still a way to study in Georgia without NEET. To know what that way is, please check the video above.

For MBBS abroad, the NEET score is valid for 3 years. Your NEET score would be the qualifying marks as per your category (General/SC/ST/OBC etc.) in the year you appeared for NEET. For eg. in 2024, an Indian student can get admission and a visa to study MBBS in Georgia if they have the following score in NEET as per their category:

Category	Cut off Percentile	Cut off Score (Revised)	Cut off Score (Original)
UR/EWS	50th	720-162	720-164
OBC	40th	161-127	163-129
SC	40th	161-127	163-129
ST	40th	161-127	163-129
UR/EWS-PwD	45th	161-144	163-146
OBC-PwD	40th	143-127	145-129
SC-PwD	40th	143-127	145-129
ST-PwD	40th	142-127	145-129

According to the Ministry of Education of Georgia, the MBBS program in Georgia lasts 6 years.

On 9th August 2024, the Ministry of Education, Science & Youth of Georgia published the following –

In line with national legislation and related regulations on higher medical education and Medical Sector Benchmarks, which is mandatory to be fulfilled in order to get accreditation, the duration of undergraduate MD programs in Georgia (equal to MBBS qualification in India and UK) is 6 years (360 ECTS) including internship during the 6^th, graduating year.

According to the Ministry of Education of Georgia, the 6-year duration of the MBBS course meets the NMC’s requirements.

• The medium of instruction for studying MBBS in Georgia is English.
• Professors and teachers are fluent in English, and many locals are taught English in school.
• The students from India will find the accent easier to understand in Georgia.
• Students will be taught the local language till the third year.

Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital and the country’s biggest city is the country’s most populous metropolis.

Ethnic Groups & Religion

Ethnic groups –

•  86.8% Georgians
• 6.2% Azerbaijanis
• 4.5% Armenians
• 2.8% other.

Religion-
Georgian Orthodox Church

Population

Population
• 2017 estimate- 37,18,200
• 2014 census- 37,13,804
• Density- 53.5/km2 (138.6/sq mi)

Currency

Currency- Georgian Lari

Exchange Rate as of 2025 (Please check the current exchange rate):

1 US Dollar = 2.81 Georgian Lari

1 Georgian Lari = 30.46 Indian Rupee

Time Difference to India

Indian Standard Time is 01:30 hours ahead of the time in Tbilisi.

Eg. Indian time- 2:30 pm = Tbilisi time- 1:00 pm.

Average Monthly Temperature in Tbilisi, Georgia –

Month	High (°C)	Low (°C)
January	8°	0°
February	9°	1°
March	15°	5°
April	20°	10°
May	25°	14°
June	30°	18°
July	33°	21°
August	33°	21°
September	28°	17°
October	21°	12°
November	14°	6°
December	9°	1°

Since the NMC introduced the FMGL Regulations in 2021, there have been many questions about whether Georgia’s MBBS program meets these requirements. However, The Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia claims that the MBBS course in Georgia is valid in India as it fulfils NMC’s regulations. To know more on this topic, we strongly recommend that you check: Is Georgia MBBS Degree Valid in India?

Several of the world’s most prestigious medical organisations have accepted Georgia’s medical degree:

• NMC (India), as per the Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia
• WHO (World Health Organization)
• ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)
• Ministry of Education, Georgia
• WFME (World Federation for Medical Education)
• FAIMER (The Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research)

Pursuing a postgraduate degree in the United States after completing an MBBS in Georgia involves several steps:

1. Ensure Recognition: Confirm that your MBBS degree from Georgia is recognized by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and other relevant bodies in the U.S. This is crucial for eligibility to apply for U.S. medical programs.

2. Pass Required Exams: You will have to pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). The USMLE consists of multiple steps, including Step 1, Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK), and Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS). Ensure you prepare thoroughly for these exams.

3. Credential Verification: Your medical school credentials will need to be verified through the ECFMG. This involves submitting your transcripts and other documentation for evaluation.

4. Clinical Experience: Gain U.S.-based clinical experience, through electives or observerships, to familiarize yourself with the U.S. healthcare system and improve your application.

5. Apply for Residency: Apply for residency programs through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). This process involves submitting applications, attending interviews, and matching with a program that fits your career goals.

6. Obtain a Visa: Secure the appropriate visa for your residency program. Most international medical graduates use the J-1 or H-1B visa.

7. Prepare for Interviews: Be ready for interviews with residency programs, which will assess your suitability for their training programs.

8. Complete Residency: Once accepted, complete your residency training in the U.S., which typically lasts between 3 to 7 years, depending on your specialty.

9. Board Certification: After completing residency, you may need to pass board exams in your chosen specialty to become board-certified.

By following these steps, you can successfully pursue a postgraduate degree in the United States after completing your MBBS in Georgia.

There are no scholarships being offered by the medical universities in Georgia.