Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy Fees, Ranking, Admission

The Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy is a private yet esteemed medical institute of Georgia. It was established in 1992 by a famous Georgian doctor Petre Shotadze. The establishment can be found in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Locals of this area prefer calling it Tbilisi Medical Academy. As you may understand from the name of the university, it focuses especially on medical courses. The university is not huge and has about 700 students. It is listed as an MCI approved medical colleges abroad. Also, its name can be found in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

The affordable Tbilisi Medical Academy fees structure has increased its demand amongst Indian students. All the faculty members of this college are well-recognised and hold doctoral degrees in their respective fields. The institute also holds a valid accreditation from WHO. A good amount of students have been pursuing their MBBS in Georgia in this institute. Between 2015-18, it was one of the 4 medical colleges in Georgia from which Indian students appeared for FMGE. Continue reading to know about the fees and FMGE passing percentage of Tbilisi Medical Academy.

On this page, you will learn about the following:

Tbilisi Medical Academy Quick Overview

Duration	6 years, 12 semesters
FMGE Result (2015-18)	38 appeared and 10 passed. 26.32% passed.
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	The temperature is not very cold and students will enjoy the pleasant weather of Tbilisi.
MCI & WHO approved university	Yes
Type of University	Public
Tbilisi State Medical University MBBS Fees	USD 7,000 per year or approx. ₹30.24 lakh for 6 years
Eligibility Criteria	50% marks in 12th
Dominant Religion in Georgia	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 Georgia?	Yes, qualifying NEET exam is mandatory for admission in any MCI recognised university abroad.
Medium of Instruction	English

Tbilisi Medical Academy History

The foundation of Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy was first laid by Dr Petre Shotadze in the year 1992. Being a 1970 graduate of Tbilisi State Medical University, Dr PetrMe completed his higher education from Tbilisi State Institute of Postgraduate Education for Physicians. After becoming the head of  Pediatric Surgery, he dreamt of spreading his quality education to others. After the passing away of Dr Petre Shotadze in 1999, the college was named after him. This is how Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy got its official name. Since then, the institute has served knowledge and perfection to over 1,700 graduates in the field of healthcare and treatment. Many Indian students have also been pursuing their MBBS in Georgia from this college. Some batches of Indian students have passed out as well from this university.

Tbilisi Medical Academy Duration of MBBS Course

The duration of the program is 6 years or 12 semesters. Just like the other universities in Georgia, Tbilisi Medical Academy also follows the ECTS system. Each year equals 60 credits and in total, 360 credits are there. 1 credit equals 30 hours of education. The program is divided into three parts:

I Part	Basic Subjects	2.5 – 3 Years
II Part	Clinical Subjects	3 – 5 Years
III Part	General Specialization	6th Year

Here is a comparison of the duration of the MBBS course in various popular MBBS abroad destinations:

Global Medical Foundation is providing admission in all the countries mentioned above. We send 100+ students every year. You can get in touch with us for counselling regarding the country and college which will be the best for you.

Tbilisi Medical Academy 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 regular and 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 Georgia. NEET result is valid for 3 years for MBBS abroad from 2018 onwards.
Passport	The student must hold a valid passport.

Accreditations

Tbilisi State Medical University is recognised by –

• The Medical Council of India (MCI)
• Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)
• World Directory of Medical Schools(WDOMS)
• Georgian Ministry of Health
• European Medical Students Association (EMSA)
• National Centre for Educational Quality Enhancement, Georgia
• Association of Medical European Education (AMEE),
• World Federation for Medical Education (WFME)
• World Health Organisation (WHO)

The medium of teaching at Tbilisi Medical Academy?

Indian students do not need to worry about learning the Georgian language in the case of studying. The institute caters to a variety of international students and hence the medium of teaching here is English. However, students may need to the local language in order to interact with local patients. The local language will be taught by the university and is a part of the syllabus. Continue reading to check the detailed semester wise syllabus of Tbilisi Medical Academy.

Admission Process

The admission process for MBBS in Georgia is simple. We provide assistance to students at every step. We at Global Medical Foundation try to make every step of admission process easier for the students.

The academic year is divided into 2 semesters-

• The first semester starts on 1st September and ends in late January followed by 2 weeks of vacations
• The second semester starts in mid-February and ends in late June followed by 2 months of holidays – July and August.

The documents required for admission are:

• 10th mark sheet
• 12th mark sheet
• Passport size photos
• Passport
• Aadhar card
• NEET qualified result in the current or previous 2 years
• School Leaving Certificate

These documents have to be submitted to our organisation. This can be done online. Once you send us scanned copy of the documents along with registration amount. The process is online and students from all over India can apply for admission through us. Please note that the admission process for Georgia takes time and it is very important to apply as early as possible.

The admission is based on merit only. Students have to attach their documents, send them to us, and wait for the provisional letter and visa invitation. The admission process becomes easy if you have the proper documentation with you. We will assist in the admission and visa process. With Global Medical Foundation, you need to hassle with the admission process.

MBBS Course Curriculum

First-year:

Ist Semester

• Human Anatomy I
• General Histology
• Cytology
• Embryology
• Genetics
• Biochemistry I
• Introduction to Clinical Medicine I (ICM I)
• Foreign language

II Semester:

• Human Anatomy II
• Systemic Histology I
• Physiology I
• Biochemistry II
• Immunology
• Bioethics
• Introduction to Medical Research
• Introduction to Clinical Medicine II (ICM II)

Second-year

III Semester:

• Human Anatomy III
• Systemic Histology II
• Physiology II
• Biochemistry III
• Microbiology I
• Communication Skills
• Social and Environmental Health
• Introduction to Clinical Medicine III (ICM III)

IV Semester:

• Human Anatomy IV
• Systemic Histology III
• Physiology III
• Microbiology II
• Physiology of Behavior
• General Pathology
• Pharmacology I
• Introduction to Clinical Medicine IV (CM IV)

Third-year

V Semester:

• Systemic Pathology I
• Pharmacology II
• Behavioral Science
• Health Psychology
• Clinical Skills I
• Diagnosis of Internal Diseases with POL

VI Semester:

• Systemic Pathology II
• Pharmacology III
• Diagnosis of Internal Diseases II with POL
• Basics of Nutrition
• General Surgery
• Radiology

Fourth-year

VII Semester:

• Internal Diseases I
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Traumatology
• Neurology
• Clinical Skills II
• Biostatistics
• Elective: 1. Conscious Psychology 2. Physiotherapy

VIII Semester:

• Surgery I
• Infectious Diseases
• Clinical Parasitology
• Obstetrics
• Ophthalmology
• Endocrinology
• Elective: 1. ECG Course 2. Neurosurgery

Fifth-year

IX Semester:

• Internal Diseases II
• Gynaecology
• Dematovenerology
• Epidemiology
• Paediatrics I
• Elective: 1. Tuberculosis 2. Clinical Immunology

X Semester:

• Surgery II
• Psychiatry
• Oncology & Palliative Care
• Pediatrics II
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
• Geriatrics
• Elective: 1. Professional Pathologies Occupational Diseases 2. Pediatric Surgery

Sixth-year

XI Semester:

• Differential Diagnosis of Internal Diseases I
• Public Health
• Clinical Hematology
• Forensic Medicine
• Medical Rehabilitation
• Family Medicine
• Scientific Research Activity
• Urology
• Elective: 1. Plastic Surgery 2. Clinical Nutritiology

XII Semester:

• Differential Diagnosis of Internal Diseases II
• Surgery III
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Clinical Ethics and Legal Basis of Medical Practice
• Critical Care and Anesthesiology
• Clinical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine
• Elective: 1. Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery 2. Vascular Surgery

Student’s evaluation system

The student is awarded a credit in case of the positive evaluation after the accomplishment of the learning course. The evaluation of students knowledge is multicomponent. The sum of points makes up 100 points maximum and includes

• 60 points on the basis of the attendance, activity, quiz, oral or written testing, the preparation of reviews, the presentation, the elaboration of clinical skills or any other components. The quantity of the components and estimation criteria are defined by the supervisor of the learning course and are presented in the syllabus.

• 40 points are provided for the final exam. o The student is allowed to pass the final exam in case if a maximum point of the final exam and the midterm evaluation he/she gets 51 points. o The final exam is considered to be passed if a student gets a minimum 20 points. The student is awarded a credit in case of getting 51-100 points. In the case of getting 41-50 points, a student will re-take the exam. In case of getting 40 points or less a student has to pass the learning course repeatedly.

The evaluation system

points	Evaluation
91-100 (A)	excellent
81-90 (B)	very good
71-80 (C)	good
61-70 (D)	satisfactory
51-60 (E)	sufficient
41-50 (FX)	hasn’t passed; the student is permitted to retake the examination

Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy Ranking

The good Tbilisi Medical Academy ranking is a result of its latest infrastructure and top-quality faculties. Especially, the institute has dedicated labs and practice clinics for the skilful training of medical students. Under the guidance of its directors, it has received a fair amount of fame.

These attributes have led the university to achieve an appreciable worldwide rank of 11,294. As per our latest knowledge, the university also holds a country rank of 29 based on the data available on www.4icu.org.

However, as stated by Global Medical Foundation on several occasions, these world rankings have no relevance while selecting the medical university for MBBS abroad. The rankings which Indian students should be checking is the MCI result.

FMGE Result

FMGE stands for Foreign Medical Graduates Examination. Students who have completed their MBBS in Georgia or any other country sit for this exam. It is conducted by NBE i.e., National Board of Examination. Foreign Indian Medical graduates who want to practice their doctor ship in India need to clear this exam.

Indian students who have graduated from Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy have an FMGE passing percentage of 26.32%. As per the latest data, a total of 38 students sat for this exam between the years 2015 and 2018. Out of those 38 Indian students, 10 students have qualified the screening test.

Hostel Facility

The Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy does not provide hostel to its students. However, students can take help from the Department for Student Services for help with rentals on a shared basis. The officials of this department assist the students in arranging suitable accommodation near the institution premises.

Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy Fees

Following is Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy fees for Indian students:

Particulars	Tuition fee per year	Accommodation & Mess fee per year (approx.)
Fees in USD	7,000	2,500
Fees in ₹	5,04,000	1,80,000

Note:

• USD 1 = ₹72 used for calculations above. Kindly use the current exchange rate for calculations.
• Approximate budget with fees, accommodation and mess for 6 years is ₹41 lakh.
• Admission and visa charge extra.
• Flight ticket charge extra.
• The first-year tuition fee has to be paid in one instalment, during the enrollment process. From the second year onwards, the tuition fee can be paid in two instalments, before the start of each semester.

Why Tbilisi Medical Academy Georgia?

Following are some of the reasons why most of the Indian students like to pursue MBBS at Tbilisi Medical Academy Georgia –

• The admission process is simple and students do not need to clear multiple competitive exams like IELTS/SAT except for NEET.
• They finalize admission strictly on merit basis and do not ask for donations.
• Georgia is a cost-friendly place for Indian students.
• It provides scholarships to deserving candidates.
• Trained and experienced faculties.
• MCI and WHO approved institution.
• World-class education and high-quality learning experience.
• High MCI Screening Test passing percentage.
• Students get more practical knowledge.
• New students will not find themselves alone in the institute. Because they can get help from many of their Indian seniors.
• The MBBS course in Georgia is in English medium so that Indian students do not face any issue when appearing for NEXT.
• The climate in Georgia is more comfortable and adjustable for Indian students who are more comfortable living in tropical weather conditions.

About Tbilisi, Georgia

The Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy is located in the capital of Georgia i.e., Tbilisi. For Indians who are students of this college, travelling is very convenient. The city also has many attractive places to hang out and have fun with friends and family.

The temperature of the city remains moderate in the summer region. However, the winter season in Tbilisi may seem a bit colder. Because the temperature goes down up to -1 degrees Celsius. Even in this weather, the institute arranges a proper studying environment for its students. All the locals and regional students of this place are very friendly and humorous. Students will not find it difficult to adjust to the existing environment.

The official language of Georgia is Georgian (nationwide) and Abkhazian (Abkhazian AR). The recognised regional languages are Mingrelian, Svan and Bats.

Religion

Ethnic groups(2014)-

•  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 on 2nd January 2020 (Please check current exchange rate):

1 US Dollar = 2.86 Georgian Lari

1 Georgian Lari = 24.95 Indian Rupee

Time Difference to India

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

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

Safety

As per the Global Peace Index 2016, Georgia is placed at 85th position whereas India is at 141st position. It is safe to say that Georgia is one of the safest countries for Indian students who wish to study MBBS abroad.

Travel from India to Georgia

There are no airlines that fly directly from New Delhi to Tbilisi. It generally takes 10-12 hours to travel from Delhi to Tbilisi and the flight cost is about ₹25,000-30,000.

Average Monthly Temperature in Tbilisi

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