MBBS and BDS Admission in Bangladesh - Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu

MBBS and BDS Admission in Bangladesh - Embassy of Bangladesh in Kathmandu:

The government of Bangladesh announces the admission of Foreign Students in Government Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) Colleges for the Academic Year 2020-21.

Criteria for Admission of Foreign Students in the MBBS and BDS Courses in Government Medical Colleges / Dental Colleges / Dental Units / Institutes in Bangladesh for 2020-21 academic year.

A) Equivalence of Foreign Degree:

• Must have passed qualifying examinations (HSC/ 'A' level) or equivalent examination.
• SSC/ '0' level or equivalent examination passed not before 2017.
• HSC/ 'A' level or equivalent examination passed not before 2019.
• Minimum aggregate GPA in SSC / '0' level or equivalent and HSC / 'A' level or equivalent examination :7: 00 (seven)
• Minimum GPA in SSC / '0' level or equivalent or in HSC/ 'A' level and equivalent examination : 3.5
• Minimum GPA in Biology: 3.5
• For calculation of GPA against the marks obtained in SSC/ '0' level or equivalent exam, only the top 5 subjects are considered. Therefore, GPA in '0' level = (total marks obtained in top five subjects)/5.
• The optional subject shall be considered if GPA is below 5 (five)
• For calculation of GPA against the marks obtained in HSC/ 'A' level or equivalent exam, only 3 subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) are considered. Qualifying Grade in each subject individually is "C". Therefore, GPA in 'A' level = (total marks obtained in three subjects)/3.

B) Application Form: Duly filled application forms in triplicate along with following documents, copy of passport and 6 passport size photographs are to be reached the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka by;4 January 2021 through Bangladesh Missions abroad.

• All certificates must be duly attested by the competent authority, i.e. Education Board, the Foreign Ministries of the respective countries, and respective Bangladesh Missions abroad.
• Successful applicants have to produce all academic certificates, admit cards, and mark-sheets / transcripts in original at the time of their admission.

C) Tuition Fees: For Government medical and dental colleges, students from SAARC countries will require to pay tuition and other fees at the rate charged to a Bangladeshi student. Students from other countries will have to pay $5000 (five thousand) per academic year in addition to the tuition fees charged to a Bangladeshi student.

D) Application Fee: Each applicant must send US Dollar 70.00 (seventy) / BD Tk 6,000/- as a non-refundable application fee by Telegraphic Transfer (T. T)/ SWIFT Code through

Beneficiary "Director, Medical Education & HMPD, DGME, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh. A/c No: 200024894 with Rupali Bank Ltd, Mohakhali Branch, Dhaka, Bangladesh. T.T received a copy (Deposit received memo) must be attached with the application form.

E) Only applications transmitted through Bangladesh Missions abroad will be accepted.

Applications must reach the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka by 24 January 2021

Criteria for Admission of Foreign Students in the MBBS and BDS Courses in the Private Medical Colleges / Dental Colleges / Dental Units / Institutes in Bangladesh for 2020-21 academic year under self-finance scheme.

F) Equivalence of Foreign Degree:

• Must have passed qualifying examinations (HSC/ 'A' level) or equivalent examination.
• SSC/'O' level or equivalent examination passed not before 2017
• HSC/ 'A' level or equivalent examination passed not before 2019
• Minimum aggregate GPA in SSC / '0' level or equivalent and HSC / 'A' level or equivalent examination: 7:00 (seven)
• Minimum GPA in SSC / '0' level or equivalent and in HSC / 'A' level or equivalent examination : 3.0
• Minimum GP in biology: 3.5
• For calculation of GPA against the marks obtained in SSC/'O' level or equivalent exam, only the top 5 subjects are considered for calculation of GPA. Therefore, GPA in '0' level = (total marks obtained in top five subjects)/5.
• The optional subject shall be considered if GPA is below 5 (five)
• For calculation of GPA against the marks obtained in HSC/ 'A' level or equivalent exam, only 3 subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) are considered for calculation of GPA. Qualifying Grade in each subject individually is "C". Therefore, GPA in 'A' level = (total marks obtained in three subjects)/3.

G) Application Form: Duly filled application forms in triplicate along with following documents, copy of passport and 6 passport size photographs are to be reached the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka by 25 January 2021 through Bangladesh Missions abroad.

• All certificates must be duly attested by the competent authority, i.e. Education Board, the Foreign Ministries of the respective countries, and respective Bangladesh Missions abroad.
• Successful applicants have to produce all academic certificates, admit cards,s and mark-sheets / transcripts in original at the time of their admission.

H) Tuition Fees: Information regarding tuition fees charged by Private Medical / Dental Colleges can be obtained directly from the colleges concerned.

I) Application Fee: Each applicant must send US$ 70.00 (seventy) / BD Tk 6,000/- as a non-refundable application fee by Telegraphic Transfer (T. T)/ SWIFT Code through

Beneficiary "Director, Medical Education & HMPD, DGME, Mohakhali, Dhaka, Bangladesh. A/c No: 200024894 with Rupali Bank ltd, Mohakhali Branch, Dhaka, Bangladesh. T. T received a copy (Deposit received memo) must be attached with the application form.

1) Only applications transmitted through Bangladesh Missions abroad will be accepted. Applications must reach the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhak by 25 Jan 2021.