MBBS in Georgia has become one of the most popular choices for Indian students who clear NEET but want an affordable, globally recognised medical degree taught in English. Georgian universities award the Doctor of Medicine (MD), which is equivalent to MBBS, follow European standards, and are listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. This guide covers what changed in 2026, recognition, fees, eligibility, and how to apply, and where David Tvildiani Medical University fits in.
Why Indian students choose Georgia
- Affordable tuition compared with private medical colleges in India.
- English medium teaching, with no IELTS or TOEFL required at most universities.
- Degrees listed in WDOMS and recognised by the NMC and WHO.
- A safe, student friendly environment with a large Indian student community.
- Licensing pathways open for India (FMGE or NExT), the United States (USMLE), and the United Kingdom (PLAB).
The 2026 change every applicant must understand
In December 2025, Georgia's Minister of Education announced that from the 2026-27 academic year, foreign students can no longer be admitted to state and public universities, except in rare exceptional cases. State universities are being made fully funded and free for Georgian citizens. Out of Georgia's higher education institutions, the large majority are private, and these remain fully open to international students. For new Indian applicants in 2026, this means the practical choice is now a private medical university. Students already enrolled anywhere are not affected, and degree recognition is unchanged. Georgia 2026 State University Admission Freeze, explained →
Recognition and the NMC rules
The NMC no longer publishes a fixed list of approved universities. Instead, under the Foreign Medical Graduate Licensure Regulations 2021, your degree is valid in India only if the programme meets the rules: a course of at least 54 months, a 12 month internship at the same institution, instruction fully in English, and the whole course completed in one country. Always confirm a university's listing in the World Directory of Medical Schools and its current status before you apply. NMC Approved Medical Universities in Georgia 2026 →
MBBS in Georgia fees
Tuition at Georgian medical universities generally ranges from about $4,000 to $8,000 a year. A full six year course, including living costs, typically lands between roughly ₹28 lakh and ₹42 lakh, far below private medical college costs in India. David Tvildiani Medical University tuition is $6,000 a year. MBBS in Georgia Fees 2026 → | DTMU Fees →
Eligibility and NEET
Indian students need a 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, a qualified NEET score, and to be at least 17 by 31 December of the admission year. NEET is mandatory under NMC rules for anyone who intends to practise in India. DTMU Admission →
Intakes and how to apply
Most Georgian universities have two intakes, September and February or March. Seats fill on a first come basis, so applying early matters. The process runs from application to offer letter to visa, and usually takes a few weeks. DTMU Admission → | Documents Required for MBBS in Georgia →
Where DTMU fits
David Tvildiani Medical University is a private university founded in 1989, so it is open for 2026 and unaffected by the state university freeze. Its curriculum is built around the USMLE, which suits students aiming at strong licensing outcomes in India and abroad. About DTMU → | MD (MBBS) Programme →
MBBS in Georgia FAQ
Is MBBS in Georgia valid in India?
Yes, if the university meets the FMGLR 2021 rules and you clear the FMGE or NExT.
Is NEET required?
Yes, for Indian students who want to practise in India.
Can I still join a state university in 2026?
No, new foreign admissions to state universities are closed. Choose a private university.
What does it cost?
Tuition is roughly $4,000 to $8,000 a year depending on the university. DTMU is $6,000.