At a glance
What a student from Maharashtra needs to know before deciding — clearly and honestly.
The education
English-taught MBBS at low cost has drawn many Indian students; programme quality varies, so choose carefully.
The true cost
Among the cheapest destinations for tuition and living. Value is the main draw.
Safety & visa
MEA status 'Normal'. Strongly verify NMC eligibility, FMGE prospects and university recognition first.
Top universities
A selection of universities popular with Maharashtra students, with indicative tuition.
After you graduate
Post-study work rights are the most important factor — and the most likely to change. Here is the position as of today.
Your most important post-study consideration is the right to work. Georgia's current route is the return for licensing exams — presently up to —.
Immigration rules, eligibility and salary thresholds change frequently and without notice. Always verify the latest official guidance before you apply, and never treat any figure here as a guarantee of future entitlement.
- Most MBBS students return for FMGE
- Very low cost of study
- Check the programme against NMC/FMGL 2021 rules
Visa, work & money rules
The official rules behind your visa, work, family and budget planning. Rules change often, so confirm each point on the official government or university website before you apply.
Student visa
If you need a visa, you apply for a D3 study visa, available as a stamped visa or a D3 e-visa. It is issued for up to 90 days and is the precondition for a residence permit. After you arrive, apply for a temporary (study) residence permit at a Public Service Hall within the first 45 days of the visa’s validity. The permit covers the length of your studies.
MBBS — NMC rules
If you plan to study MBBS, you must meet the NMC’s FMGL 2021 requirements: a qualifying NEET score (your NEET result serves as the Eligibility Certificate); the prescribed course and clinical-training duration; a 12-month internship at the same institution that awards the degree; instruction in English; and eligibility for registration or licensure in the country that awards the degree. Inclusion in the WDOMS/World Directory is not NMC approval. The FMGE still applies unless or until it is replaced by NExT. Verify the specific institution and programme against current NMC rules before you enrol.
ROI calculator
Enter your own numbers to see total investment and an indicative payback period. This is a guide only — not financial advice.
With the default assumptions (₹6L tuition and ₹5L living costs a year for 4 years, a 10% scholarship and a ₹14L starting salary), total investment is ₹42L and the indicative payback period is 4.6 years.
Georgia — Master's ROI
Indicative · based on today's assumptions
Figures are indicative only and vary with fees, salaries, exchange rates and visa rules. Treat this as one data point — not conclusive evidence or financial advice.
Safety snapshot
Based on Ministry of External Affairs guidance — always check the latest official advisory before you travel.
MEA status: Normal
Exercise normal precautions. Affordable and friendly; verify university recognition before paying.
Emergency contacts
Dial 112. MEA helpline: 1800 11 3090.
Register with the embassy
Register at madad.gov.in on arrival so the nearest Indian Mission can reach you in an emergency.
Food, culture & community
What to expect day-to-day — and how to feel at home far from home, as a student from Maharashtra.
Food & groceries
Indian groceries and restaurants in Tbilisi serve the large student community. Vegetarian food is available.
The Maharashtra community
Very large Indian student community, mostly MBBS, concentrated in Tbilisi.
Maha-Alumni Connect lets you speak with students from your own district who studied at these very universities.
Compare Georgia with other destinations.
See the same degree across countries, or check the latest safety guidance before you commit.