South Kazakhstan Medical Academy is a WHO-recognised public medical college located in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. It is also recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The college was founded in 1979. In 2022, the 2nd batch of Indian students graduated from SKMA. Shobhit Jayaswal of Global Medical Foundation has visited South Kazakhstan Medical Academy. In 2022, the 2nd batch of Indian students graduated from SKMA. Its FMGE passing percentage for 2021 was 27.78% which is good and one of the best in Kazakhstan. Indian mess is available to the students. One of the biggest advantages of studying at SKMA is that there are some Indian teachers who are teaching MBBS in SKMA.

The Faculty of Medicine is among a total of 5 faculties at South Kazakhstan Medical Academy. After completion of the MBBS course, the name of the degree which the students will get is MD. This degree is equivalent to MBBS in India. MBBS in Kazakhstan course duration is 5 years and the entire course will be taught in the English language. You are required to learn the local language. For this, the college will give you classes from the 1st year itself. The main reason to select South Kazakhstan Medical Academy will be its low tuition fee. Here is a quick overview of South Kazakhstan Medical Academy:

In this step-to-step guide about South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, you will get to know about the following things:

FMGE or MCI Screening Test is the licensing exam that students have to give after completing MBBS in abroad. You will only get a license in India if you clear FMGE. This exam will soon be replaced by NEXT which will be both a licensing exam as well as the exam to get a PG seat in India. Even the students who study MBBS in India will have to give NEXT. The agency which conducts FMGE is the National Board of Examination (NBE). They have released College wise data of FMGE results between 2012-21.

In 2022, the 2nd batch of Indian students passed out from South Kazakhastan Medical Academy and in 2021, Indian graduates of SKMA sat for FMGE. Here is how they performed –

Appeared – 36
Passed – 10
FMGE passing % in 2021 – 27.78%

Shobhit Jayaswal of GMF has visited South Kazakhastan Medical Academy and met with many students who are currently studying there. As per his experience, the city is very good and so is the university and the quality of education it imparts. In fact, some Indian teachers are also teaching at SKAM. The FMGE passing % of SKMA is one of the highest among medical universities in Kazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan.

Call Shobhit Jayaswal, owner of Global Medical Foundation on 9999404348 for guidance and admission.

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy Ranking –

• As per the website ‘https://www.4icu.org/’ (a website which shows non-academic ranking), South Kazakhstan Medical Academy’s world ranking is 6,901 and the country’s rank is 21.
• FMGE result 2021 – 27.78%.

World Rankings are often deceiving and one should never select a college for MBBS abroad on the basis of World Ranking alone. Global Medical Foundation will suggest that the students must take admission to the universities with a high FMGE or MCI Screening Test passing percentage. Therefore, SKMA is a good option for Indian students.

Shymkent is a city in South Kazakhstan. It is the third most populated city in Kazakhstan. Its estimated population is 10 lakh. Shymkent is where South Kazakhstan Medical Academy is situated. One of the biggest advantages that SKMA has over other universities is that Shymkent is not as cold as Almaty or Astana. This makes it easier for the students to adjust here. Shymkent experiences hot, dry summers and cold winters. Winters here are warmer than that in more northerly cities like Almaty. The city is safe for Indian students. A good number of Indian students have already started their education at South Kazakhstan Medical Academy.

Following is the eligibility criteria for South Kazakhstan Medical Academy admission of an Indian student:

For South Kazakhstan Medical Academy admission, you first need to fulfil the eligibility criteria as stated above. The sessions start in September-October every year and the best time to apply for admission is June-July. University generally starts to issue the admission letters in the month of June. Students from all over India can apply through Global Medical Foundation as the entire admission process is online and does not require you to come to Delhi. For the admission letter, a scanned copy of the following documents are required:

• 10th mark sheet
• 12th mark sheet
• NEET qualified result (PDF file)
• passport

You will send the scanned copy of these documents to the Global Medical Foundation. We will get the admission letter issued and send it to you. After this, we will provide you with a list of original documents which are required for a visa. You will send the original documents to us and we will get the visa applied. After this, we will assist you in the completion of all the pre-departure formalities. After the completion of all the processes in India, you will travel for MBBS in Kazakhstan and start your studies there.

The following is South Kazakhstan Medical Academy Fees Structure for 2022 intake:

Other Expenses:

• Mess fee: USD 1,200 per year.
• Admission and visa charge payable extra in India.