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Bangladesh Medical College
The first private medical college in Bangladesh, training doctors in the heart of Dhanmondi, Dhaka, since 1986.
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Bangladesh
Country
Dhaka
City
Est. 1986
First private medical college
English
Medium of instruction
Introduction
Bangladesh Medical College
- Study program:MBBS (General Medicine)
- Language:English
- Duration:5 Years + 1 Year Internship
- University type:Private (non-government)
- Full course fees:Approx. US$45,000 – US$49,000 · ₹38–42 lakh (approx.) for the full 5-year course
- Entrance examination:No entrance exam — merit-based selection on Class 10 + Class 12 grades
- Application deadline:As per the DGME 2025–26 foreign-student circular (around December 2025)
- International seats:Foreign-student places within the private-college quota (part of ~120 MBBS seats)
Lalbagh Fort and its reflecting pool in Old Dhaka
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Recognition & Prestige
Rankings & Recognition
Bangladesh Medical College is the first private medical college established in Bangladesh and a long-standing, well-known name among the country's private colleges. Its MBBS degree is awarded by the University of Dhaka, it is recognised by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council, and it is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools, so its graduates are eligible to sit licensing examinations in India and several other countries.
500 beds
Teaching hospital in Dhanmondi
University of Dhaka
MBBS degree-awarding university
Highest
FMGE pass-rate source country (Bangladesh)
The MBBS degree is awarded by the University of Dhaka and is recognised by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council. Bangladesh Medical College is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS, FAIMER school ID F0000244, with graduates eligible for ECFMG certification from 1989 onward), and its graduates are eligible to qualify for practice in India through the National Medical Commission screening/exit examination.
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Academic Excellence
Why Study MBBS at Bangladesh Medical College
Bangladesh Medical College pairs the track record of the country's first private medical college with English-taught teaching, a central Dhaka location and a culture close to home for Indian students.
The First Private Medical College
English-Medium MBBS
Own 500-Bed Teaching Hospital
Central Dhaka Location
Culture Close to Home
Recognised Degree
Strong Licensing Record
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How to Apply
Admission Process for MBBS
Admission for foreign students to Bangladesh Medical College is handled through the Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME) of Bangladesh under the private-college foreign quota, not by a college entrance exam and not by NEET. Selection is merit-based on Class 10 and Class 12 (or equivalent) grades, and as a private college BMC charges a set course fee. NEET qualification is required on the Indian side for later licensing.
Admission Timeline
- 1November 2025Circular Published
The DGME publishes the annual MBBS/BDS admission circular for foreign students, including the private-college quota, for the 2025–26 session; the college posts it on its notice board.
- 2Nov – Dec 2025Application Window
Foreign applicants submit the application form and attested documents through the DGME foreign-student portal, routed via their own country's education and foreign ministries.
- 3December 2025 – January 2026Verification & Forwarding
The applicant's foreign ministry verifies eligibility and forwards the approved list to the Bangladesh authorities and DGME.
- 4Early 2026Merit List & Allocation
DGME and the college confirm eligible foreign students on the basis of Class 10 and Class 12 GPA and the private-college quota.
- 5Before classesAdmission & Fee Payment
Selected students complete admission at the college, produce original documents and pay the course fee as a private-college student.
- 6After admissionClasses Begin
The new intake joins the MBBS programme once admission and enrolment are complete.
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
The student must have completed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. For private medical colleges in the foreign-student cycle, applicants generally need an aggregate GPA of at least 7.0 across Class 10 and Class 12 with a minimum of 3.5 in each and 3.5 in Biology (on the Bangladeshi 5.0 scale); this private-college threshold is lower than for government colleges. Only Physics, Chemistry and Biology are counted.
Subjects:
PhysicsChemistryBiology
Age Requirement
The DGME foreign-student circular sets no fixed minimum or maximum age; instead it requires that Class 12 be passed recently and within a set number of years of Class 10. Age is used only as a tie-breaker when merit scores are equal.
- No fixed age limitRecency of qualifications applies instead of an age bar
Requirements
There is no entrance examination. Indian students apply through the foreign quota via the Directorate General of Medical Education, and a valid NEET qualification is required on the Indian side for later licensing.
Merit-Based Selection
Selection is on the combined Class 10 and Class 12 GPA; there is no separate written test or interview for foreign students.
NEET Qualification
Indian students must have qualified NEET-UG. It is not needed for Bangladeshi admission but is mandatory under NMC rules to later sit the FMGE/NExT and practise in India.
Selection Basis
Admission is based on academic merit under the private-college foreign quota rather than a college entrance examination.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Selection method | Merit-based on combined Class 10 + Class 12 GPA; no entrance exam and no interview for foreign students |
| Minimum eligibility | Aggregate GPA around 7.0 across Class 10 + Class 12, minimum 3.5 in each and 3.5 in Biology (private-college threshold, Bangladeshi 5.0 scale) |
| India-side requirement | Valid NEET-UG qualification, required by the National Medical Commission for later FMGE/NExT licensing |
Required Documents
To apply, students submit essential academic and identification documents, attested by the home country's education and foreign ministries and authenticated by the Bangladesh mission:
- Completed DGME foreign-student application form (naming Bangladesh Medical College)
- Valid passport and recent passport-size photographs
- Class 10 and Class 12 certificates and mark sheets (attested and authenticated)
- Declaration signed by the candidate and parents on financial arrangements
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Program Structure
MBBS Curriculum & Internship Structure
Students follow the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council's MBBS curriculum: five academic years taught in four phases, each ending in a professional examination, followed by a compulsory one-year rotatory internship. The programme is taught entirely in English and leads to the MBBS degree awarded by the University of Dhaka.
MBBS (General Medicine) Course
Total Duration:
5 Years + 1 Year Internship
Degree:
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Curriculum Phases at Bangladesh Medical College
18 Months
Pre-Clinical Foundations
Basic medical sciences focused on the structure and function of the healthy human body, ending in the First Professional MBBS examination:
AnatomyPhysiologyBiochemistry12 Months
Para-Clinical Sciences
Para-clinical subjects with introductory clinical exposure, ending in the Second Professional MBBS examination:
Pharmacology & TherapeuticsForensic Medicine & ToxicologyEarly clinical teaching in MedicineEarly clinical teaching in Surgery12 Months
Pathology & Community Medicine
Disease mechanisms, laboratory medicine and public health, alongside continued clinical postings, ending in the Third Professional MBBS examination:
PathologyMicrobiologyCommunity Medicine & Public Health18 Months
Clinical Training
Full clinical training across the major specialties at Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, ending in the Final Professional MBBS examination:
Medicine & AlliedSurgery & AlliedObstetrics & Gynaecology
Clinical Rotations & Internship
Clinical training takes place at the attached Bangladesh Medical College Hospital and continues into a compulsory one-year internship after the final examination. An indicative pattern is:
| Phase | Focus |
|---|---|
| Phases II–III | Early clinical exposure and ward teaching in Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynaecology alongside para-clinical study |
| Phase IV | Full clinical postings in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the allied specialties, ending in the Final Professional MBBS examination |
| Internship (1 year) | Paid, hospital-based rotatory internship through Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology & Obstetrics and other core departments before independent practice |
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Faculty & Leadership
Faculty
Students are guided by experienced faculty across the college's clinical and pre-clinical departments, working within the attached 500-bed teaching hospital.
Bangladesh Medical College is led by its Principal, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Jalaluddin Iqbal. The college was established in 1986 by the Bangladesh Medical Studies and Research Institute under its founder chairman, the late Mohammad Yusuf Ali, with the late A.H.M. Samsul Haque as founder principal, and has built a full faculty across all major medical departments over nearly four decades.
Academic Expertise
Experienced physicians and surgeons
Faculty active in national medical practice
Senior clinicians at the attached teaching hospital
Nearly four decades of MBBS teaching experience
Student Support & Mentorship
Regular academic interaction
Personal mentorship
Clinical supervision during rotations
Continuous development of practical skills
About University
History Information
Bangladesh Medical College Hospital building with its emergency department in Dhanmondi
Founded in 1986
Affiliation with the University of Dhaka
Ruins of the ancient Somapura Mahavihara at Paharpur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bangladesh
A Campus in the Heart of Dhanmondi
An Established Private College Today
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Role in medicine
Role in medical education
Street view of Bangladesh Medical College Hospital in Dhanmondi, Dhaka
The Pioneer of Private Medical Education
A Full Teaching Hospital and Community Centre
A Growing International Community
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Cost of living
MBBS Living Cost at Bangladesh Medical College, Dhaka
Beyond the college tuition, day-to-day living in Dhaka is comparatively affordable. Here is an approximate monthly living-cost breakdown for a student (this is separate from the course fee).
Monthly Living Cost
| Cost Component | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| Accommodation (hostel or shared flat) | ₹8,000 – ₹16,000 |
| Food | ₹6,000 – ₹10,000 |
| Transportation | ₹1,500 – ₹3,000 |
| Other Expenses (Utilities, Internet, Leisure) | ₹3,000 – ₹5,000 |
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Average monthly living cost (excluding tuition)
₹18,000 – ₹32,000
Housing
Accommodation
Bangladesh Medical College provides hostel accommodation for its students in Dhanmondi, close to the college and hospital, giving a safe base while students settle into life in Dhaka.
Women's Hostel
Separate hostel accommodation is provided for female students close to the campus in Dhanmondi for safety and convenience.
Foreign Student Places
Foreign undergraduates, including Indian students, can be accommodated in the college hostels; hostel charges are around US$100 per month, with food extra.
Furnished Rooms
Rooms are shared, with each student given a bed, study space and storage. Hostels have common rooms and shared bathrooms along the floor.
Central Location
The hostels and hospital are in Dhanmondi, a central, well-connected part of Dhaka, so students are close to shops, restaurants, banks and transport.
On-Campus Convenience
With the academic building and the hospital together on one campus, students save time and travel during their busy clinical years.
Meals and Mess
Hostel messes provide daily meals, and students can also cook or eat at the many eateries around Dhanmondi.
Off-Campus and Private Housing
Students who prefer more independence can rent a room, a mess seat or a shared flat in the surrounding Dhanmondi and Kalabagan areas through local rental agents; these cost more than the hostel and are arranged by the student.
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Food & Dining
Indian and Vegetarian Food, Easily Available
Bengali cuisine is close to Indian food, and Indian and vegetarian options are widely available across Dhaka, with Dhanmondi known for its cafes and restaurants.
The college hostels have dining messes serving affordable daily meals of rice, dal, vegetables, fish and meat, so students can eat conveniently near their classes and wards.
Location
How to Reach Bangladesh Medical College
Address
Bangladesh Medical College, House 34, Road 14/A, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka 1209, Bangladesh
Nearest Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), about 8 to 10 km away
Local Transport
The college sits in central Dhanmondi; city buses, CNG auto-rickshaws, rickshaws and ride-sharing services such as Uber and Pathao connect it across Dhaka, with the metro-rail corridor nearby
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After MBBS at Bangladesh Medical College
On completing the programme, graduates of Bangladesh Medical College earn an MBBS degree awarded by the University of Dhaka that is recognised in Bangladesh, India and many other countries. It gives graduates a genuine choice of where to build their medical career.
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Practising in India
FMGE & NExT Details
To practise medicine in India after graduating from Bangladesh Medical College, Indian students follow a clear licensing pathway set by the National Medical Commission (NMC). It has three stages: clearing the NMC screening examination (currently the FMGE, transitioning to the NExT), completing a one-year internship, and registering with the medical council. None of these steps are unusual or specific to this college; every Indian student who studies medicine abroad follows the same route, and thousands do so successfully each year.
Step 1
National Exit Test (NExT)
Graduates must clear the qualifying examination that licenses foreign medical graduates to practise in India. At present this is the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), which India is in the process of replacing with the National Exit Test (NExT). The NExT is designed as a single unified exam that both licenses medical graduates and serves as the entrance test for postgraduate (MD/MS) seats in India. Preparing steadily through all six years, rather than only at the end, is the approach that consistently produces strong results, and Bangladesh's English-medium, India-aligned curriculum helps.
Step 2
Clinical Internship (CRRI)
After qualifying, students complete a one-year Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) in India. This is a paid, hospital-based internship that rotates through core departments such as medicine, surgery, paediatrics, and obstetrics and gynaecology, giving graduates supervised, hands-on clinical experience within the Indian healthcare system before they practise independently.
Step 3
Medical Registration
The final step is registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or the relevant State Medical Council. Once registered, the graduate holds a permanent medical registration number and is fully licensed to practise medicine as a doctor anywhere in India.
Student Life Style
Student life at Bangladesh Medical College
Being an MBBS student is a mix of academics, cultural exposure and personal growth. Set in the lively, upscale Dhanmondi district of Dhaka, BMC offers a central and well-connected base for medical studies.
Clouds settling over the hills of Sajek Valley in Bangladesh
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Challenges and Growth
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Fees & Financial
Fees & Financial Planning
As a private college, Bangladesh Medical College charges a set course fee rather than offering the nominal government rate. Here is how the financial side works for Indian students.
Private medical-college fees in Bangladesh are capped by the Ministry of Health, which protects students from being overcharged. Foreign students are quoted a fixed course fee in US dollars, giving families a clear, predictable figure to plan around rather than open-ended costs.
- Approx. US$45,000–49,000 (₹38–42 lakh) for the full 5-year MBBS course
- Around US$25,000 payable by the end of the first year
- Hostel around US$100 per month, food extra
- Paid in USD by bank transfer
Ratings
Reviews & Ratings
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Academics4.6
Infrastructure4.4
Hostel4.3
Campus Life4.6
Value for Money4.3
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| University | Bangladesh Medical CollegeDhaka, Bangladesh | CMC VelloreTamil Nadu, India |
|---|---|---|
| University Type | Private (non-government) | Private (minority) |
| Medium | English | English |
| Course Duration | 5 years + 1 year internship (MBBS) | 4.5 years + 1 year internship (MBBS) |
| Tuition (full course) | ~US$45,000–49,000 (~₹38–42 lakh) | ~₹15–20 lakh |
| Admission | Merit-based foreign quota (Class 10 + 12 GPA) | NEET-UG |
| Recognition | University of Dhaka / BM&DC / WDOMS; NMC-eligible via screening | NMC-recognised |
| Teaching Hospital | 500-bed attached teaching hospital | Large multi-specialty teaching hospital |
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