In the capital, Dhaka. Medicine (MBBS) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Dhaka National Medical College (DNMC)
Dhaka National Medical College gives students access to the capital's major hospitals for clinical rotations. It has 120 MBBS seats with a strong international quota, is affiliated to the University of Dhaka, and reports an FMGE pass rate of about 35 to 40%.
Overview
Why families consider DNMC
Private, affiliated to the University of Dhaka, established 1996. Medicine (MBBS) in English medium. Compare it with the other universities in Bangladesh and the wider medicine list.
Recognitions, as published
- Located in Dhaka, with access to major city hospitals for rotations
- 120 MBBS seats with a strong international quota
- Affiliated to the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh's premier university
- Modern teaching facilities
Courses
Curriculum overview
Medicine (MBBS). 5 years plus 1 year internship. The phases below are as the university describes them.
6 years, standard MBBS
Full NMC-equivalent curriculum in English
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 DNMC compares with 63 other medical universities in the MBBS fee table.
| Item | Cost, as published |
|---|---|
| Total fees (6 years) | About USD 42,000 to 48,000 (about INR 36 to 40 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 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
- Dhaka: the capital, one hour by air from Kolkata
- 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 equivalency check
- 3
Offer letter
- 4
Bangladesh student visa
- 5
Travel to Dhaka
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Questions about DNMC
When is the intake at DNMC 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 DNMC?
10+2 with a minimum of 60% in physics, chemistry and biology. NEET qualified. Passport valid for 2 or more years.
What does DNMC cost?
About USD 7,500 to 8,500 a year tuition; About USD 42,000 to 48,000 (about INR 36 to 40 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 DNMC?
Reported FMGE pass rate: About 35 to 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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