MBBS in Georgia for Indian Students (2026): Fees, Universities & NEXT Eligibility

Why Indian students choose Georgia

Georgia sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and its medical universities have built a strong reputation with Indian families over the last decade. The pull is simple: a 6-year, English-medium MBBS at a recognised university, in a safe country, for roughly $4,000–$7,000 a year.

Unlike some destinations, the better Georgian universities follow a European credit system (ECTS), which makes the degree portable if a student later wants to pursue licensing exams in other countries. The Indian student community is large and well established, especially in the capital, Tbilisi, and in Batumi.

Eligibility for Indian students

1. NEET qualified: 50% in PCB for general category, 40% for SC/ST/OBC. NEET is mandatory — no NEET means you cannot sit NEXT later.
2. Age: at least 17 years on or before 31 December of the admission year.
3. Class 12: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with the minimum aggregate above.
4. Programme length: the course must run 54 months + 12 months internship to be NEXT-eligible.

NMC-approved universities in Georgia (popular with Indian students)

The universities below are commonly chosen by Indian students. University counts and approval status change — always confirm the current listing before applying.

University	City	Approx. annual fee (USD)	Medium
Tbilisi State Medical University	Tbilisi	$8,000–$12,000	English
David Tvildiani Medical University	Tbilisi	$8,000–$11,000	English
Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University	Batumi	$4,000–$6,000	English
Akaki Tsereteli State University	Kutaisi	$4,000–$5,500	English
Caucasus International University	Tbilisi	$5,000–$7,000	English
Georgian National University (SEU)	Tbilisi	$5,000–$7,000	English

What does it really cost? (6-year estimate in ₹)

Tuition is only part of the picture. A realistic all-in budget for 6 years, including hostel, food and travel, looks like this for a mid-range Georgian university:

• Tuition (6 years): ~$30,000–$42,000 → ₹25–35 lakh
• Hostel + living (6 years): ~$18,000–$24,000 → ₹15–20 lakh
• One-time (visa, flights, admission): ₹2–3 lakh
• Total realistic range: ₹42–58 lakh over six years

That is still well below the ₹1+ crore typical of a private Indian medical college seat. Use our cost calculator to model your own numbers.

Climate, food and safety

Georgia has four seasons — pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters, especially in Tbilisi. Batumi, on the Black Sea coast, is milder. Indian restaurants and grocery stores are widely available in the main cities, and most universities have hostel mess options. Georgia consistently ranks as one of the safer countries in the region, with low violent-crime rates and a welcoming attitude towards international students.

NEXT eligibility — the part you can't ignore

To practise in India you must clear the Indian licensing exam — currently the FMGE (the NMC's NEXT exam is set to replace it but is deferred ~3–4 years). Either way, your Georgian degree must come from an NMC-listed, WDOMS-listed university and meet the 54+12 month rule. Graduating from a non-listed university — however good it looks — means you cannot sit the exam and cannot practise in India.

This is exactly where students get caught out. Read our complete NEXT exam guide and our NMC-approved countries list before you commit.

Georgia vs other destinations — quick take

Compared with the budget options like Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, Georgia is a little pricier but offers a more European campus experience and ECTS credits. If a full EU-recognised degree is your goal, look at Romania, Bulgaria or the Baltics instead — but for a balance of cost, English teaching and safety, Georgia is a strong middle option.