MBBS Colleges in Ukraine: Only 1,000 Indians could clear FMGE

MBBS Colleges in Ukraine: Only 1,000 Indians could clear FMGE

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There were 54,924 Indian medical graduates who took the FMGE in 2022. Out of these, 5,333 were those who chose to pursue study medicine in Ukraine. They had graduated from 36 institutes offering an MBBS course in Ukraine.

MBBS Colleges in Ukraine: Only 1,000 Indians could clear FMGE
MBBS in Ukraine

As per our analysis of the number of Indians graduating from foreign countries offering medical education such as such as China has 101, Russia has 62, and Bangladesh has 61 institutes represented in the FMGE. This makes Ukraine the fourth largest section of the 470 foreign medical colleges from which the Foreign Medical Graduate Exam (FMGE) examinees graduated.

FMGE is a licence test that foreign medical graduates must take to practise modern medicine in India. Of the 5,333 graduates who completed an MBBS course in Ukraine, only 1,438 cleared the FMGE in 2022—this makes the pass percentage 27 per cent. This percentage is slightly higher than the overall pass percentage of FMGE in 2022.

In the table below, Careers360 has listed year-wise the number of colleges offering MBBS in Ukraine from where Indian students completed the four year long medical education course.

FMGE Participants MBBS Course in Ukraine

Year

Ukrainian Medical Colleges

2019

21

2020

25

2021

29

2022

36

The number of colleges from which Indian graduates have pursued MBBS course in Ukraine has increased over the past four years. However, the number of Ukrainian medical colleges only increased from 21 in 2019 to 36 in 2022.

The number of Indian graduates who appeared for FMGE from these medical colleges from 2019-2022 is also listed below.

Admission for MBBS in Ukraine: FMGE Results

Year

Colleges

Appeared

Passed

Pass Percentage

2019

21

3,763

1,159

30.80%

2020

25

4,258

682

16.00%

2021

29

4,027

1,072

26.60%

2022

36

5,333

1,438

27.00%


In 2019, the number of Indian graduates appearing for FMGE after pursuing an MBBS in Ukraine was the lowest. However, the pass percentage of FMGE took a huge dip from 30.8 per cent in 2019 to 16 per cent in 2020.

None of the 36 institutes for MBBS courses in Ukraine which show up on the FMGE list passed the basic checkpoints of having accreditation, access to a practical training hospital, an official website, and a global ranking.

In this article, Careers360 has reviewed 10 Ukrainian medical colleges with the maximum number of graduates appearing for FMGE 2022 after taking admission for MBBS in Ukraine.

In the table below we have best MBBS colleges in Ukraine for Indian Students on the basis of the various checkpoints mentioned above.We have also compared the Ukraine MBBS fees of the 10 colleges mentioned above with the annual fees of MBBS in India.

Checkpoints of Colleges for MBBS in Ukraine

Best MBBS Colleges In Ukraine: Checkpoints

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Institute

Appeared

Passed

Accreditation

Hospital

Fees

Eligibility

Bukovinian State Medical University

694

221


2,41,063 3,42,627

10+2

Odessa National Medical University

651

182

2,92,345


Kharkiv National Medical University

591

196

4,00,416

Check for science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics grades as well as English qualifications.

V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University School Of Medicine

585

167


NA

10+2; Ukrainian language; Biology or physics; Mathematics or chemistry

Zaporozhye State Medical University

584

121


2,58,587

10+2 with a subject combination of Biology, Chemistry, English with a minimum of 60% marks.

Lugansk State Medical University

440

30



NA


Uzhhorod National University Faculty Of Medicine

302

115


2,50,410

10+2

Medical Academy Named After S.I. Georgievsky Of Vernadsky Cfu

274

79



27,1,026

10+2

Dnipro State Medical University

260

63


NA

10+2 with subjects - PCB

Ivano Frankivsk National Medical University

213

41



3,33,880

10+2

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Note: All the mentioned colleges for MBBS course in Ukraine have a fully functional website

The above table shows MBBS in Ukraine for Indian Students fees in Indian currency.

3.Even if the college does not insist on NEET, all Indians must qualify the NEET and secure NMC’s permission to study MBBS abroad. Without it, they can never practise in India.

MBBS in Ukraine: Accreditation

The accreditation status of an educational institution is the official certification affirming its adherence to established quality standards. Accreditation is granted after a comprehensive evaluation conducted by either national or private accrediting bodies.

Careers360 found that only three of the 10 best medical colleges in Ukraine for Indian students mentioned above were accredited by the general body of the country. These are

  • Odessa National Medical University: 651 Indian graduates appeared for FMGE; out of them, 182 passed.

  • Kharkiv National Medical University: 591 Indian graduates appeared for FMGE; out of them, 196 passed.

  • Dnipro State Medical University: 260 Indian graduates appeared for FMGE; out of them, 63 passed.

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All these were accredited by the Ukrainian accreditation authority — Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR).

MBBS Course in Ukraine: Ranking

Global rankings are the indicators of the quality and reputation of institutions on a worldwide scale. Esteemed global rankings like Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), Times Higher Education (THE), Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), and Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) hold significant respect and recognition internationally.

None of the 10 best medical colleges in Ukraine mentioned above hold a global ranking.

MBBS in Ukraine for Indian Students: Internship

As per the National Medical Council (NMC), Indian medical colleges must have affiliations with functioning hospitals to facilitate practical training for medical students. The council also mandates that foreign medical graduates undergo a mandatory one-year medical internship in the country where they pursued medicine.

Among the ten best medical colleges in Ukraine for Indian students listed above -six are confirmed to have such hospital affiliations. These colleges might have their own hospitals or in partnership with some other hospital for the medical training of their students. Colleges for MBBS in Ukraine with their own hospitals are:

  • Bukovinian State Medical University

  • Odessa National Medical University

  • Kharkiv National Medical University

  • V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University School of Medicine

Careers360 could not find the internship details about Bukovinian State Medical University and Odessa National Medical University. The remaining two colleges

MBBS course in Ukraine with their hospital had mentioned an internship on their college website.

Careers360 could not ascertain if Uzhhorod National University Faculty of Medicine has its own hospital or is under a partnership with one. However, as per its website, the college provides internships to its medical graduates in the USA, Greece, Yugoslavia, Hungary and Slovakia. Zaporozhye State Medical University has an affiliated hospital where its medical graduates pursue their internships.

However, the hospital and internship details of certain colleges where Indian graduates chose to study medicine in Ukraine might not be available on English-dominated search engines.

Duration and Degree: Study Medicine in Ukraine

In India, it takes about five and a half years of studying medicine (which includes a year of practical training) to earn an MBBS degree. However, the duration and the degree of the undergraduate programme might not be the same in every country.

In Ukraine, medical graduates are awarded the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.

The duration of this MD degree in Ukraine is six years—including a year of compulsory internship.

Six out of the 10 best MBBS colleges in Ukraine comply with the duration of six years of the medical undergraduate programme. However, Careers360 could not find the duration of the undergraduate programme of Lugansk State Medical University and Medical Academy Named after S.I. Georgievsky of Vernadsky Cfu.

10 Best University For MBBS in Ukraine: Website

A fully functional college website provides important details of admission procedures, faculty details, campus facilities, and other helpful information to its prospective students. All the 10 best MBBS colleges in Ukraine have a properly functional website.

Fees For Admission in MBBS in Ukraine

MBBS courses in private colleges in India cost 17 lakh per year. This is much higher compared to studying MBBS abroad, which costs around Rs 6.81 lakh annually. The MBBS in Ukraine for Indian students fees range from Rs 18 lakhs to Rs 2,41,947. This is the reason after qualifying for NEET many medical aspirants prefer to go for MBBS abroad.

The table below gives an insight into the fees charged by best MBBS colleges in Ukraine.

Ukraine MBBS Fees and FMGE Participants

Institute

Appeared

Passed

Pass Percentage

Fees

Bukovinian State Medical University

694

221

31.84

2,41,063 3,42,627

Odessa National Medical University

651

182

27.96

2,92,345

Kharkiv National Medical University

591

196

33.16

4,00,416

Zaporozhye State Medical University

584

121

20.72

2,58,587

Uzhhorod National University Faculty Of Medicine

302

115

38.08

2,50,410

Medical Academy Named After S.I. Georgievsky Of Vernadsky Cfu

274

79

28.83

2,71,026

Ivano Frankivsk National Medical University

213

41

19.25

3,33,880


Admission In MBBS In Ukraine: Eligibility

Every medical aspirant must pass the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) to get into medical school. This rule applies even if they want to study MBBS in Ukraine. Indian students must pass NEET UG and get permission from the National Medical Commission (NMC) to study abroad if they want to practise medicine in India.

Careers360 looked into the eligibility requirements of the 10 best universities in Ukraine for MBBS mentioned above. Careers360 couldn't confirm whether NEET scores are required for admission for MBBS in Ukraine at these 10 colleges. But graduates from these universities must qualify for NEET before appearing for FMGE-the license to practise medicine in India.

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Questions related to FMGE

On Question asked by student community

Have a question related to FMGE ?

Hello,

If you gave your name in the FMGE 2026 form as per Aadhaar and other documents, but your passport has a different full name or surname, then there is a real chance of a name-mismatch problem.

Here is the simple picture:

1. FMGE does not allow name changes after submission.
The name you used in the application cannot be edited later.

2. Your ID proof must match the name on your FMGE application.
If the passport name and application name do not match, the exam centre can refuse entry.
This is also a common issue during document verification after the exam.

3. A mismatch in surname or full name is risky.
FMGE is very strict about name matching, so this can create a problem for you.

There is risk, but it is not hopeless. If you act now and prepare proper documents, you may be able to avoid problems during the exam or verification.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

If there is a spelling mistake in your FMGE passing certificate , you should contact the National Board of Examinations (NBE) , which issues the certificate. Here’s what you can do:

  1. Write an application to NBE explaining the mistake clearly.

    • Mention your name, roll number, exam session, and the correct spelling.

  2. Attach supporting documents , such as:

    • A copy of your FMGE pass certificate (with the error)

    • A valid ID proof (Aadhaar, passport, etc.) showing the correct spelling

    • Your MBBS degree or other educational documents for verification

  3. Send the documents to NBE through email or post.

  4. Wait for their response. NBE will verify your documents and issue a corrected certificate if the mistake is genuine.

It’s best to keep copies of all emails and documents you send.

Hope it helps !

Hello,

If you have an MBBS from Nepal and haven't passed the FMGE, you have several options for further courses abroad, including pursuing a postgraduate degree in countries like the UK, the USA, and Australia, which may not require the FMGE to practice there.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Hello nivedita bm,

For FMGE, passport is the primary form of identification, you must apply using your name exactly as it appears on your passport. If your passport does not have your surname on it and your other documents do, You might face issues during verification.

So, to avoid such problems, you can either prepare a notarized "one and the same person" affidavit linking both names, from your passport and your other documents, or update your passport with your surname to avoid any problems during your FMGE exams.

I hope this will help you.

Hello Aspirant,

Yes, your 54.6% score in the FMGE July 2025 exam is above the required 50% passing mark for the general category. This qualifies you to apply for a provisional medical license from the NMC. To be eligible for INICET and JIPMER , you must have a valid MBBS degree, complete your one-year internship, and possess an NMC registration number.