Study MBBS in Armenia

MBBS in Armenia is becoming a popular destination now for Indian students who wish to study MBBS from abroad. However, the number of students choosing to study MBBS from Armenia is still low as there are only 6 MCI recognized universities there as of 13th November 2019. The most popular university in Armenia is Yerevan State Medical University.

As per the data by the National Board of Examination, the body which conducts the FMGE exam, between 2015-18, 1,096 Indian students came back and sat for FMGE after completing MBBS in Armenia. Out of these 1,096 students, a whopping 1,047 students graduated from Yerevan State Medical University. However, it is below the number of students coming back from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, China, the Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh or Kazakhstan.

Below are MCI Approved MBBS Colleges in Armenia or MCI Recognised MBBS Colleges in Armenia:

S.No University Name
1 Armenian Medical Institute, Armenia
2 Mkhitar Gosh Armenian-Russian International University
3 ST. Tereza Medical University
4 The University of Traditional Medicine
5 Yerevan Haybusak University
6 Yerevan State Medical University

These are the top medical colleges in Armenia.

Eligibility criteria: –

Candidate must have passed their 10+2(sr. secondary education) with minimum 50% marks with PCB (physics, chemistry, and biology) from any recognized board.

Admission: –

Admission will be on the basis of the marks obtained in the entrance exam (NEET).-
MUST BE NEET QUALIFIED…for session 2021-22
For OBC/SC/ST/others- 108
For general- 136

MBBS in Armenia Eligibility

The following is the minimum MBBS in Armenia eligibility criteria for admission of an Indian student in Armenia:

  • There is no entrance exam in India like IELTS/GMAT/SAT, etc.

  • Some universities will conduct their own entrance exam.

  • The student must be at least 17 years old as on 31st December of the year in which the admission is being taken.

  • The student must have completed class 12th from a regular board.

  • The student must have an aggregate of at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject if the student is from the General category.

  • The student must have an aggregate of at least 40% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject if the student is from SC/ST/OBC.

  • You need to qualify NEET from 2018 onwards for admission in any country abroad. NEET result is valid for 3 years for MBBS abroad.

MBBS in Armenia Without NEET

  • Qualifying NEET has been made compulsory for MBBS admission abroad

  • NEET result is valid for 3 years for studying MBBS in abroad

  • You might still be able to take admission in some college/country without appearing/qualifying NEET.

  • In such a case, you won’t be allowed to appear for screening test in India

  • Therefore, you must qualify NEET for MBBS admission in Armenia.

About Armenia

Armenia or the Republic of Armenia as it is officially known as is located in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia. Yerevan is the capital of Armenia and it takes about 10-12 hours to fly from Delhi to Yerevan. Recently, Armenia has become a popular place for studying MBBS for international students including students from India. One of the main question that parents have about Armenia is about its weather and religion.

There will be snow fall in Armenia is the months of December, January and February. The hottest months are of July and August where the average temperature will be 35°C. The major religion practised in Armenia is Christianity.

Also, one should note that Armenia is not a part of either the European Union or Europe. MCI only recognises the MBBS degree from Armenia and not the post-graduation degree. The students will be able to find Indian restaurants in Armenia. Indian embassy is present in Armenia and provides assistance to the Indian students.

MBBS in Armenia Duration

  • The complete duration of MBBS in Armenia is 6 years which includes the internship which is undertaken in Armenia itself.

  • Full course will be in English language and you will be taught the local language as well.

  • After 6 years, you will come back to India and sit for the screening test.

  • You can also appear for exams such as USMLE, PLAB etc.

Is Armenia good for MBBS?

  • FMGE or MCI Screening Test Passing Percentage

  • Easy availability of Indian food

  • English-medium education

  • Good living conditions

  • Peaceful environment

  • Easy admission and visa regime

  • Availability of Indian Embassy in the country

  • Good number of Indian students