With nearly one lakh MBBS seats available across India, thousands of aspiring doctors are unable to secure admission in government colleges each year
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Many of these students either cannot afford private medical education or fail to meet the cut-offs in NEET UG
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As a result, a large number of students are now exploring options abroad, particularly in Central Asia
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Countries such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Georgia have become increasingly popular among Indian students
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Uzbekistan's most universities offer English-medium instruction and accept admissions based on NEET scores
Kyrgyzstan offers a cost-effective MBBS option for Indian students, following NMC norms with a year of clinical internship
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Kazakhstan has gained prominence as a preferred destination for Indian medical students. It offers high-quality education at affordable tuition costs
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Tajikistan is another destination attracting Indian students for its English-medium programmes and low tuition fees
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Despite its location between Europe and Asia, Georgia is often counted among Central Asian MBBS hubs, offering globally recognised degrees and modern education