Setting
Cumilla is a major city in eastern Bangladesh, near the Indian border.
MBBS · 2025-2026
Eastern Medical College
A private medical college in Cumilla, established in 2005.
LocationCumilla, Bangladesh
Founded2005
ProgrammeMBBS
Duration6 years (5-year academic programme + 1-year compulsory internship)
University overview
A private medical college in Cumilla, established in 2005.
Eastern Medical College & Hospital, established in 2005, is a private medical college in Kabila, on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, Burichong, Cumilla. Its fee sheet, dated 26 June 2025, sets out the MBBS fee structure for foreign students for the 2025-26 session, with a discount for Indian and Nepalese residents.
- Established in 2005
- Located at Kabila, Burichong, Cumilla, on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway
- A $4,000 discount is applied for Indian and Nepalese residents
- Registration fee of Chittagong Medical University (CMU) included in the total payable
Life in Cumilla
Studying in Cumilla.
Bangladesh offers proximity to India, cultural familiarity and a patient environment relevant to South Asia. Admission thresholds, seat availability and fee structures differ significantly by institution.
Student community
An established base of Indian and South Asian medical students in the region.
Climate
A subtropical monsoon climate, broadly similar to eastern India.
Community
A large, well-established Indian student community across Bangladesh's medical colleges.
Cost of living
Generally moderate food, transport and accommodation costs, broadly comparable to Indian cities.
Connectivity
Short flights and land-border access from India, supporting frequent travel home during breaks.
Accreditations and listings
Organisations named in the university's materials.
A listing or accreditation reference must be checked directly for the exact programme and current intake.
Registers with Chittagong Medical University (CMU) - as stated on the fee sheet
Admission requirements
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Entry requirements
- Valid NEET qualification as applicable to Indian students
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
- Minimum age and marks under prevailing National Medical Commission (India) rules
- Equivalence certificate from the Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME), Bangladesh, and college-specific admission requirements
Supporting documents
- Original 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
- Passport valid for the full programme duration
- NEET scorecard and admission-related certificates
- Passport-size photographs as specified by the college
Important for Indian applicants
Indian applicants must meet the prevailing National Medical Commission (India) eligibility requirements before admission.
The MBBS programme in Bangladesh is 5 years academic plus a 1-year compulsory internship (6 years total); confirm the exact structure and any optional/refundable internship-allowance terms directly with the college.
Confirm the current fee schedule, hostel policy and intake dates directly with the college before making any payment — figures and instalment dates are frequently revised.
This page summarises figures from fee sheets and offer letters provided to Yodhapath for the 2025-26/2026-27 intake; all figures require current written confirmation.
Fee structure 2026-2027
The fees, exactly as listed.
All amounts are shown exactly as presented in the university's fee sheet and require current written confirmation.
| Instalment | Due | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Reservation | By Nov 2025 | $3,000 (non-refundable) |
| 1st Instalment (admission) | By Jan/Feb 2026 | $12,000 |
| 2nd Instalment | 31 July 2026 | $2,000 |
| 3rd Instalment | 31 January 2027 | $5,000 |
| 4th Instalment | 31 July 2027 | $5,000 |
| 5th Instalment | 31 January 2028 | $5,000 |
| 6th Instalment | 31 July 2028 | $4,000 |
| 7th Instalment | 31 July 2029 | $3,000 |
| Total programme cost | Total payable, per the fee sheet: $43,000 (including CMU registration fee, after a $4,000 discount for Indian/Nepalese residents) | |
Fee breakdown: 5-year course fee $14,000; development fee $6,000; admission fee $8,000; session fee $1,000 x 5 years = $5,000; tuition $160/month x 60 months = $9,600; lab fee $1,600; library fee $300; hostel admission & monthly fees (5 years) $1,500 - subtotal $46,000, less $4,000 discount for Indian/Nepalese residents, plus CMU registration fee $1,000.
Foreign students undergoing internship training at Eastern Medical College Hospital pay additional fees as per prevailing Government of Bangladesh rules.
If a student discontinues studies within one year of admission, 65% of the agreed total cost of education must be paid before a clearance certificate is issued.
One-time charges payable in India, per every fee sheet's footer: approximately ₹1,50,000 plus the air ticket — covering admission seat reservation, MEA apostille attestation on the admission letter, invitation documentation, visa charges in India, 6 years' guidance, document translation, airport pickup, hostel allotment and miscellaneous support.
Student services
Support from application to graduation.
Yodhapath supports a structured transition, clearer cost planning and practical help so students can focus on study and career growth.
Administrative and documentation
Application processing, verification, offer letter, translations, notarisation, apostille, legalisation, education-ministry and immigration support, invitations, visa assistance and document review.
Pre-arrival and travel
Flight-booking guidance, airport pickup and transport to the university or hostel.
Financial and payment
Assistance with timely and secure tuition-fee payments.
Accommodation and living
University hostel booking and assistance for students choosing private accommodation.
Enrolment
University registration, local ID and police registration, mentorship and counselling.
Post-graduation
Degree attestation, embassy verification, residency and licensing-exam guidance, and alumni networking.
Fee payment terms and conditions
- Tuition and hostel fees are payable in advance according to the university schedule.
- Each semester's or year's charges must be cleared before it begins; late payment may prevent progression and may attract penalties.
- First-year hostel fees must be paid before travel, and education-loan formalities should be completed before travel confirmation.
- Refunds are governed by university policy and may be calculated according to services already used.
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