MBBS from Mauritius for Indian students quick overview:

The MCI approved universities of Mauritius offer a 5-year MBBS course. After you complete the academic tenure in Mauritius, you can come to India and sit for a licensing exam. Once you clear the screening test, you will be required to do the internship in India. Currently, the duration of the internship is 1 year. After this, you will get a permanent license number to practice as a doctor in India.

Getting in one of the colleges for MBBS at Mauritius is not as difficult or painstaking as some would think. There are certain requirements along with guidelines that a student has to follow to secure a seat. Simple!

Let us look at the eligibility criteria in a tabular format-

Now, both of the colleges have their own unique selection procedures and requirement of documents, so we shall study each of the college one-by-one and then see –

• Documents Required
• Admission Process
• Fee Structure

Following are the admission process of the 2 MCI recognised medical universities in Mauritius:

Anna Medical College

Anna Medical college is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and all the essentials equipment required by a medical college. The faculty is a mix between Mauritius and Indian professors and that is one of the biggest reasons Indian students go for MBBS in Mauritius as there is uniqueness with a hint of familiarity. The college is well-equipped with tons of books and a teaching hospital in Flacq covering the area of 170,000 inhabitants in the East Mauritius region. It has Academic Affiliation from the University of Technology Mauritius and started the course in 2012. The degree awarded is called MBBS.

Now, according to their official website, The Admission Process is as follows-

• Scrutiny of Information

The admission committee runs the information provided by the applicants and puts it under scrutiny. Information related to their class 10+2, grades, qualifications and the overall fit of the student to study in Mauritius. They also check the student’s financial capability as to whether the family would be able to handle the fee or not.

• Short Listing

Students whose information has been checked and the grades have been taken into consideration are shortlisted for the further rounds by the admission committee. They are selected for the personal interview rounds whose location is notified to the students a week or so before. Anna Medical College also helps in a visa application for international students. 

• Personal Interview

The admission committee of Anna Medical College will conduct a personal interview, which will be done in the English language and in an informal environment. After the interview, the required information regarding the interview is sent to the Dean compiled with recommendations as to the suitability of the students.

• Dean Approval

The Dean will then make a concrete decision based on the recommendations submitted by the admission committee

• Medical Fitness

The selected students have to be deemed fit by the selection committee before being finally accepted in the college. Students have to submit the medical certificate issued by an established doctor.

• Final Enrolment

Students selected have a stipulated time to enrol in the college by submitting documents and fees. Failure to enrol on time will result in cancellation of the admission. The college takes students in 2 batches- April and September. 

Documents Required

• The certification of class 12th with 60% aggregate in the four subjects with English
• NEET-UG certification
• Documents related to the finances/loans
• Medical Certificate
• Birth certificate of the student
• Identification of the student
• International students require passports and visas.

SSR Medical College

Almost 20 years ago, SSR Medical College was the first medical college of Mauritius. Its strategic position near to the airport has made it a good choice for international students and especially Indian students. The campus is spread along with lush tea gardens with tons of natural beauty all around. All the international students are required to stay in the campus hostels, and they are differentiated for different genders. The mess is also provided. It is crucial for a medical college to have a hospital attached for the clinical training of the students and the students of SSR are provided training in Jawahar Lal Nehru, Victoria and other government-approved hospitals with more than 1,000 beds. It has Academic Affiliation from University of Mauritius Faculty of Science, Department of Medicine and started classes in 2002. The name of the degree awarded in MBBS. 

Now, according to their official website, The Admission Process is as follows-

• Filling Application Form

The students have to fill the application form with necessary details in their own handwriting. The form can be obtained from the registered office at Mauritius or the registered centre in New Delhi. All the details of the offices are provided in the prospectus of the college.

The college has strictly stated that mere submission of the application form and registration fees would not reserve a seat for the candidate. There is one more step that is taken in order to fill the seats for MBBS Course in SSR Medical College.

• Selection of Candidates

The selection is done based on the merit of the students as well as their suitability to pay the fees of the course. 

The shortlisted students are invited to a personal interview round and are selected by the dean. Selected candidates will have to pay the required fee before the admission by D.D. in favour of “Indian Ocean Medical Institute Trust”.

Documents Required

SSR Medical College asks for some documents that have to be attached with the application form. They are-

• Pass certificate/Mark List of qualifying examination (10+2/A level or  equivalent) 
• Conduct certificate from the Head of the Institution. 
• Document to prove age
• Medical Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner as to the candidate’s  physical fitness to undergo the course 
• Self-addressed & stamped envelope size (9½”  x 4½”) 
• Affidavit in the prescribed format

• Both colleges are accredited by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and are also listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
• English is a major language in Mauritius along with several Indian regional languages. Many Indians are settled in Mauritius which makes it easier and less awkward for some of the Indian students in Mauritius.
• Mix faculty of Indian and Mauritian professors.
• Cost of living is less compared to other big countries like America, South Africa or Australia.
• Surrounded by lakes and lagoons with lush green pastures.
• The environment is blissful with low levels of pollution.
• The passing percentage of students is quite high and most of them prefer coming back to India for jobs.
• No donation is required
• Food and language are very similar to that in India

Now, we have covered the advantages, it doesn’t mean that studying or in Mauritius doesn’t have its disadvantages. There are quite a few which can prove repulsive for Indian students trying to study abroad. The major disadvantages of studying MBBS in Mauritius are –

• Mauritius is a lot like India, so students who are trying to escape their country in search of new cultures and habits, Mauritius can prove to be dull.
• The biggest disadvantage is its limited colleges with high fee structures. Both colleges charge upward of ₹40 lakhs (including hostel and mess) which can be quite a lot for some families. The 1st year budget is at least ₹10-15 lakh.
• It is not particularly a cold country, so students trying to escape the heat of India would still be unimpressed.
• The island is small and quaint which still can be disappointing for some students. 
• The population is only 12.7 lakh (2018 estimate). This means less patient inflow.
• The number of seats is limited.
• SSR Medical College provides hostel to only 80% of the new students. Rest have to find accommodation elsewhere.
• Anna Medical College’s hostel and campus are far away. You have to spend about ₹80,000-1,00,000 per year for transportation.

Following is the MBBS course structure and syllabus at Mauritius –

Pre-Clinical (2 semesters)

AnatomyBiochemistry
Physiology

Paraclinical (3 semesters)

Forensic Medicine
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Pathology

Clinical (5 semesters)

Otorhinolaryngology
Community Medicine
Ophthalmology
General Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Paediatrics
Orthopaedics
General Surgery

The MBBS degree from Mauritius is recognised by –

WHO – World Health Organization
MCI – Medical Council of India
ECFMG – Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
IMED – International Medical Education Directory
FAIMER – Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research
TEC – Tertiary Education Commission Mauritius
USMLE – United States Medical Licensing Examination
LMCC – Licentiate of the Medical College of Canada

MBBS from Mauritius is much more expensive than countries such as Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and almost all the medical universities in Bangladesh, Russia and the Philippines. Following is MBBS in Mauritius Fees Structure –

SSR Medical College Fees

Total in Rupees – USD 66,000 x 75 = 47.50 lakh.

Note:

• Flight travel charges will be extra.
• Examination fee of USD 100 per subject will be payable in addition to the Tuition fee.
• If the student pays the entire fees upfront, then the student will get a discount of USD 8,000 or 20%.
• The hostel is twin sharing.
• Hostel rooms have attached toilet and bathroom with a time-controlled hot water supply. The rooms are furnished with a bed and mattress, a reading table, a chair and a cupboard, which is to be returned intact on vacating the room. Hostel Residents have the option to take a full room for themselves for their single occupancy on payment of full room charge of USD 200 per pm = USD 2,400 per year (subject to availability of such rooms).

Anna Medical College

Total in Rupees = 25,70,000 x 1.90 = ₹49 lakh

Note:

• The above fee is inclusive of Exam & Affiliation Fees, Registration Charges, Lab & ICT Charges.
• It is mandatory to stay in one of the hostels for their first year unless the student is given exceptional permission at the institution’s sole discretion
• Caution Money (Refundable) of MUR 100,000/- will be payable at the time of admission. The Caution Money will be refunded after clearance of all dues, if any, to the College on completion of course.
• A Financial Agreement will be entered by the university with each student regarding payment plan of all fees, at the time of admission.
• Flight travel cost will be extra.

Following is the FMGE passing percentage or MCI Screening Test passing percentage of Indian students after MBBS in Mauritius:

Mauritius has the highest FMGE passing percentage.