First private medical college in Bangladesh. Medicine (MBBS) in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Medical College (BMC)
Bangladesh Medical College, the country's first private medical college, reports a 64.5% FMGE pass rate, one of the highest for any overseas institution. The syllabus is identical to India's, the BMC Hospital has more than 500 beds, and Kolkata is one hour away by air.
Overview
Why families consider BMC
Private, affiliated to the University of Dhaka, established 1986. Medicine (MBBS) in English medium. Compare it with the other universities in Bangladesh and the wider medicine list.
Recognitions, as published
- Reported FMGE pass rate of 64.5%, one of the highest for any overseas institution
- First private medical college in Bangladesh (1986), nearly 40 years of track record
- Identical Indian MBBS syllabus: same disease patterns, same clinical approach
- 500+ bed BMC Hospital with a large daily patient volume
- 25 to 30% of seats reserved for international students, including Indians
- No language barrier: Bengali is familiar and all teaching is in English
Courses
Curriculum overview
Medicine (MBBS). 5 years plus 1 year internship. The phases below are as the university describes them.
Phase 1, pre-clinical
Anatomy, physiology, biochemistry
Phase 2, para-clinical
Pathology, pharmacology, microbiology, community medicine
Phases 3 to 4, clinical
Internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, ENT, ophthalmology, psychiatry
Phase 5, final year and internship
Rotatory internship at BMC Hospital across all departments
Fees
Fee structure
Fees are indicative, as published by the university at the time of writing. They vary by intake, accommodation choice, visa requirements and exchange rate. The final fee is confirmed in writing before any application is submitted.
See how BMC compares with 63 other medical universities in the MBBS fee table.
| Item | Cost, as published |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition | USD 25,000 (first year) |
| Hostel (annual) | USD 2,000 |
| Mess (annual) | USD 100 |
| Visa, registration and insurance (annual) | USD 500 |
| Total course fee (USD, approx.) | USD 45,000 |
| Total course fee (INR, approx.) | INR 4,140,000 |
Eligibility
Eligibility for Indian students
The counsellor checks these against the student's marksheets and NEET scorecard in the first call. The full document list is on the admissions and visas page.
- 10+2 with a minimum of 60% in physics, chemistry and biology
- NEET qualified (mandatory)
- Passport valid for 2 or more years
- DGME Bangladesh equivalency certificate, which Global Minds arranges
Hostel and city
Living in Dhanmondi, Dhaka
Bangladesh suits Indian students because the medical syllabus is identical to India's, disease patterns are similar (which helps FMGE clinical preparation) and FMGE success rates are high. Dhaka is one hour from Kolkata by air.
Study cities in Bangladesh
- Indian mess, cultural festivals and a strong Indian student community
- Hostel at USD 2,000 a year and mess at USD 100 a year, as published
- Dhanmondi, Dhaka: one hour by air from Kolkata, with overland connections from eastern India
- On arrival, a Global Minds representative meets the student at the airport, accommodation has been checked in advance, and a local coordinator is reachable 24/7. See placement and support.
Admission process
Step by step
- Intake
- January and July
- Apply by
- October to November, and April to May
Admission decisions are made by the university. Global Minds prepares and checks the file, tracks the application and arranges the invitation letter the visa needs. The full sequence is on the how it works page.
After graduation
- FMGE or NExT for India
- Practice in Bangladesh with BMDC registration
- Postgraduate study in India or Bangladesh
- 1
Apply through Global Minds, with DGME Bangladesh portal registration
- 2
DGME verifies 10+2 equivalency
- 3
Receive the offer letter from BMC
- 4
Pay the seat-booking fee
- 5
Apply for the Bangladesh student visa
- 6
Travel to Dhaka, where college staff meet you
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Questions about BMC
When is the intake at BMC and when should I apply?
Intake: January and July. Apply by: October to November, and April to May. The counsellor confirms the current dates with the university before you commit.
What are the entry requirements for Indian students at BMC?
10+2 with a minimum of 60% in physics, chemistry and biology. NEET qualified (mandatory). Passport valid for 2 or more years. DGME Bangladesh equivalency certificate, which Global Minds arranges.
What does BMC cost?
USD 25,000 in the first year, as published tuition; About USD 45,000 (INR 4,140,000) for the course. Fees are indicative, as published by the university at the time of writing. They vary by intake, accommodation choice, visa requirements and exchange rate. The final fee is confirmed in writing before any application is submitted.
What is the FMGE pass rate at BMC?
Reported FMGE pass rate: 64.5%. FMGE and NExT pass rates are as reported for each university at the time of writing. They describe past cohorts and are not a prediction of any individual result.
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