Community-based medical model. Medicine (MBBS) in Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
Community-Based Medical College Bangladesh (CBMC)
CBMC in Mymensingh follows a community-based model with an emphasis on primary healthcare, which suits students aiming at rural medicine. It reports a 40% FMGE pass rate, has 140 MBBS seats with a strong international quota, and is affiliated to the University of Dhaka.
Overview
Why families consider CBMC
Private, affiliated to the University of Dhaka, established 1992. 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 40% with community-based clinical training
- Emphasis on primary healthcare, suited to rural medicine
- 140 MBBS seats with a strong international student quota
- Affiliated to the University of Dhaka
Courses
Curriculum overview
Medicine (MBBS). 5 years plus 1 year internship. The phases below are as the university describes them.
6 years, community-based MBBS
Standard Indian-equivalent curriculum with an emphasis on community medicine
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 CBMC compares with 63 other medical universities in the MBBS fee table.
| Item | Cost, as published |
|---|---|
| Total fees (6 years) | About USD 43,000 (about INR 36 lakh) |
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
- Passport valid for 2 or more years
Hostel and city
Living in Mymensingh
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
- Mymensingh: a quieter campus city away from Dhaka traffic
- Hostel and mess arrangements are confirmed during counselling
- 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 April
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
- 1
Apply via Global Minds
- 2
DGME Bangladesh equivalency check
- 3
Offer letter
- 4
Visa
- 5
Travel to Mymensingh
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Questions about CBMC
When is the intake at CBMC and when should I apply?
Intake: January and July. Apply by: October to April. The counsellor confirms the current dates with the university before you commit.
What are the entry requirements for Indian students at CBMC?
10+2 with a minimum of 60% in physics, chemistry and biology. NEET qualified. Passport valid for 2 or more years.
What does CBMC cost?
About USD 7,000 to 8,000 a year tuition; About USD 43,000 (about INR 36 lakh) 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 CBMC?
Reported FMGE pass rate: 40%. 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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