Prof. Dr. Saki Md Jakiul Alam (Principal)
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Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College
A leading government medical college in Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, training doctors alongside a 1,350-bed teaching hospital.
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Teaching hospital
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Medium of instruction
Introduction
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College
- Study program:MBBS (General Medicine)
- Language:English
- Duration:5 Years + 1 Year Internship
- University type:Government (public)
- Per academic year fees:SAARC/Indian quota: nominal government rate (approx. ₹50,000/year); non-SAARC: US$5,000 · ₹4,30,000 (approx.)
- Entrance examination:No entrance exam — merit-based on Class 10 + Class 12 grades
- Application deadline:December 2025 – January 2026 (2025–26 foreign quota)
- International seats:Foreign seats via the DGME SAARC quota (India under the national pool)
Red-brick academic and residential block of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College around a green courtyard
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Recognition & Prestige
Rankings & Recognition
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College is an established government medical college in Dhaka with one of the city's largest teaching hospitals. Its 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.
1,350 beds
Large teaching hospital
Sher-e-Bangla Nagar
In Dhaka's specialist-hospital precinct
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. Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), and its graduates are eligible to qualify for practice in India through the National Medical Commission screening/exit examination.
Accreditations and Recognition
NMC/MCI (India)
Graduates are eligible to qualify for practice in India via the NMC screening examination (FMGE/NExT)
WDOMS · BM&DC · University of Dhaka
Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools; recognised by the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council, with the MBBS awarded under the University of Dhaka
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Academic Excellence
Why Study MBBS at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College pairs a modern government campus and a very large teaching hospital with English-taught teaching, a low cost of living and a culture close to home for Indian students.
Large Teaching Hospital
English-Medium MBBS
Specialist-Hospital Precinct
Affordable Living
Culture Close to Home
Strong Licensing Record
Recognised Degree
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How to Apply
Admission Process for MBBS
Admission for foreign students to Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College is handled centrally by the Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME) of Bangladesh, not by a college entrance exam and not by NEET. Selection is purely merit-based on Class 10 and Class 12 (or equivalent) grades under the government foreign-student quota. Indian students apply through the SAARC quota, and NEET qualification is required on the Indian side for later licensing.
Admission Timeline
- 110 Nov 2025Circular Published
The DGME publishes the annual MBBS/BDS admission circular for foreign students for the 2025–26 session.
- 2From 11 Nov 2025Application Window Opens
Government-quota applicants (including SAARC/Indian students) submit the application through the DGME foreign-student portal, routed via their own country's education and foreign ministries.
- 3Dec 2025 – Jan 2026Application Deadline
Final date to submit the completed application; confirm the exact deadline against the official DGME circular.
- 4January 2026Verification & Forwarding
The applicant's foreign ministry verifies eligibility and forwards the approved list to the Bangladesh authorities and DGME.
- 5February 2026Merit List & Allocation
DGME prepares the merit list on combined Class 10 and Class 12 GPA and allocates colleges according to merit and each applicant's preference list.
- 6After allocationAdmission & Classes Begin
Selected students complete admission formalities at the allotted college and join the MBBS programme.
Eligibility Criteria
Academic Qualification
The student must have completed Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. For the 2025–26 foreign-student cycle, applicants need an aggregate GPA of at least 7.0 across Class 10 and Class 12 with a minimum of 3.5 in each and a minimum of 3.5 in Biology (on the Bangladeshi 5.0 scale); only Physics, Chemistry and Biology are counted, and any of these below 3.5 is disqualifying.
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 SAARC 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 government foreign-student 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 7.0 across Class 10 + Class 12, minimum 3.5 in each and minimum 3.5 in Biology (Bangladeshi 5.0 scale), 2025–26 cycle |
| 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 (with a preference list of colleges)
- 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 Shaheed Suhrawardy 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 and TherapeuticsForensic Medicine and ToxicologyEarly clinical teaching in Medicine & 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 and Public Health18 Months
Clinical Training
Full clinical training across the major specialties at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, ending in the Final Professional MBBS examination:
Medicine and Allied subjectsSurgery and Allied subjectsObstetrics and Gynaecology
Clinical Rotations & Internship
Clinical training takes place at Shaheed Suhrawardy 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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Leadership
Faculty & Leadership at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College
Students are guided by experienced faculty across the college's clinical and pre-clinical departments, working within one of Dhaka's largest teaching hospitals.
Mohammed Shehab Uddin (Hospital Director)
Director of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, the ~1,350-bed government teaching hospital at the heart of the college's clinical training.
Prof. Dr. A.K.M. Azizul Huq (Founding Principal)
Founding principal under whom the college was launched in 2006, building a full faculty across all major medical departments.
Faculty & Leadership
The college is led by its Principal, Prof. Dr. Saki Md Jakiul Alam, with the teaching hospital headed by its Director, Mohammed Shehab Uddin. The institution was launched in 2006 under its founding principal, Prof. Dr. A.K.M. Azizul Huq, and has since built a full faculty across all major medical departments.
Academic Expertise
Experienced physicians and surgeons
Faculty active in national medical practice
Senior clinicians at a large government teaching hospital
Involvement in postgraduate medical training
Student Support & Mentorship
Regular academic interaction
Personal mentorship
Clinical supervision during rotations
Continuous development of practical skills
About University
History Information
Main entrance of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, established 1963
A Hospital Since 1963
A Medical College from 2006
Ruins of the ancient Somapura Mahavihara at Paharpur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bangladesh
A Modern, Purpose-Built Campus
An Established Government College Today
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Role in medicine
Role in medical education
Arched brick facade of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital with patients and visitors outside
One of Dhaka's Largest Teaching Hospitals
Inside a National Specialist Precinct
A Growing International Community
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Affordable education
MBBS Living Cost at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Dhaka
Dhaka offers medical education at one of the lowest costs of living in the region. Here is an approximate monthly breakdown for a student.
Monthly Living Cost
| Cost Component | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | ₹4,000 – ₹14,000 |
| 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
₹15,000 – ₹30,000
Housing
Accommodation
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College provides on-campus hostels close to the college in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, offering a safe and affordable base while students settle into life in Dhaka.
Men's Hostels
The college provides hostel accommodation for male students on the Sher-e-Bangla Nagar campus, within easy reach of the college and the teaching hospital.
Women's Hostel
Separate hostel accommodation is provided for female students, located on the campus for safety and convenience.
Intern Doctors' Hostel
Dedicated hostel accommodation is provided for intern doctors during their compulsory one-year internship at the teaching hospital.
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.
Affordable Cost
Government-college hostel accommodation is charged at nominal rates, far below the private rental market, making it the most economical option for students in Dhaka.
On-Campus Convenience
The hostels are close to the college and the teaching hospital, so students save both time and transport costs during their busy clinical years.
Foreign Student Placement
Foreign undergraduates, including Indian students, can be accommodated in college hostels alongside Bangladeshi students; places should be arranged with the college at admission.
Off-Campus and Private Housing
Students who prefer more independence can rent a room, a mess seat or a shared flat in the nearby Agargaon, Mohammadpur and Shyamoli areas through local rental agents; these cost more than the hostels 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.
The college hostels and campus have canteens and dining messes serving affordable daily meals of rice, dal, vegetables, fish and meat at cost price, so students can eat cheaply near their classes and wards.
Location
How to Reach Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College
Address
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Agargaon, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
Nearest Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), about 11 km away
Local Transport
Agargaon metro station on MRT Line-6 is right beside the Sher-e-Bangla Nagar campus, alongside buses, CNG auto-rickshaws and ride-sharing services such as Uber and Pathao
Your Roadmap to Success
Career Pathways After MBBS at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College
On completing the programme, graduates of Shaheed Suhrawardy 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 Shaheed Suhrawardy 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 Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College
Being an MBBS student is a mix of academics, cultural exposure and personal growth. Set in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar beside the National Parliament, Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College gives students a green, central and well-connected base for their studies.
Sunset over the sea at Cox's Bazar beach in Bangladesh
Academics
Clouds settling over the hills of Sajek Valley in the Chittagong Hill Tracts
City and Surroundings
Challenges and Growth
Social Life
Overall Experience
Scholarship & Financial
Scholarship & Financial Aid
Indian and other SAARC students benefit from concessional government seats, and further routes exist for postgraduate study.
Under the Directorate General of Medical Education's foreign-student programme, SAARC students, including Indians, are admitted to government medical colleges such as Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College at the same nominal fees paid by Bangladeshi students. This concessional seat is effectively the main scholarship: it makes an MBBS at a government college with a large teaching hospital remarkably affordable compared with private colleges.
- Same nominal tuition as Bangladeshi students
- Seats allotted to India under the national SAARC quota
- Merit-based selection on Class 10 and Class 12 grades
- Applied for through the DGME foreign-student quota
Ratings
Reviews & Ratings
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4.6
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Academics4.7
Infrastructure4.6
Hostel4.5
Campus Life4.6
Value for Money4.8
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| University | Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical CollegeDhaka, Bangladesh | CMC VelloreTamil Nadu, India |
|---|---|---|
| University Type | Government | Private (minority) |
| Medium | English | English |
| Course Duration | 5 years + 1 year internship (MBBS) | 4.5 years + 1 year internship (MBBS) |
| Tuition (per year) | Nominal for SAARC/Indian quota (~₹50,000) | ~₹3–4 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 | ~1,350-bed government teaching hospital | Large multi-specialty teaching hospital |
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