Study in Russia
Affordable MBBS & Engineering with Government Scholarships
📅 Intake
Sep / Feb
💰 Avg Cost
₹3,00,000–6,00,000/yr
✅ Visa Rate
91%
🏛️ Universities
400+
Russia — 2026 Guide
Entry Criteria
Entry Criteria for Russian Universities (2026)
MBBS (Most Common Program for Indian Students)
| Requirement | Standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Class 12 Score | 50%+ in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | Government scholarship requires 60%+ |
| English Proficiency | No IELTS/TOEFL required | Class 12 English subject satisfies requirement |
| NEET | Must have appeared and passed NEET | NEET qualification mandatory for Indian students per NMC rules 2024 |
| Age | 17–25 years at time of admission | DOB between 2001–2009 for 2026 intake |
| Medical Fitness | Required | HIV test, blood group certificate |
Engineering & Science (Bachelor's)
- Class 12 with 55%+ in relevant subjects (PCM for Engineering; PCB for Life Sciences)
- No IELTS required for English-medium programs
- University entrance test (online) conducted by some institutions — ILOC provides preparation materials
Postgraduate (Master's / PhD)
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 55%+ aggregate
- Research proposal for PhD programs
- IELTS 5.5+ / TOEFL 60+ for English-medium programs at QS-ranked universities (MSU, SPbPU)
Financial Requirements
- Proof of funds: ₹2–4 lakhs in bank account for visa issuance
- VHI (Voluntary Health Insurance): ₹8,000–12,000/year — mandatory for student visa
- First-year tuition: Must be paid before university invitation letter (vyzov) is issued
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