MBBS in Russia · Nalchik
Kabardino-Balkarian State University
- Total fee
- ₹28.4 L
- Founded
- 1957
- Type
- Government
- Medium
- English
- Duration
- 6 years
- Intake
- September
- Indian students
- 600+
- Faculties
- 6
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About the university
Kabardino-Balkarian State University is a government university in Nalchik, Russia, founded in 1957, which makes it 69 years old.
Indian students take the six-year medical course taught in English: 54 months of study followed by a 12-month internship at the same university, which is the structure NMC requires.
The university has about 17,000 students in total, including around 600 from India.
The full course costs about ₹28.4 L including tuition and hostel, at the exchange rate shown below.
Fee structure
| Fee item | Year 1 | Each later year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 395,000 ₽ | 395,000 ₽ |
| Hostel | 10,000-18,000 | 10,000-18,000 |
| Visa & insurance | 6,000 ₽ | 6,000 ₽ |
| Other charges | 24,000 ₽ | — |
| One-time administrative charges | $1,100 | — |
| Total per year (RUB) | 435,000 ₽ | 411,000 ₽ |
| Total per year in rupees | ₹5,83,000 | ₹4,52,100 |
Fees quoted for the 2026 session at 1 RUB = 1.1 INR and 1 USD = 95 INR. Rupee amounts change with the exchange rate. Food and personal expenses are extra.
Before you apply
- Eligibility: 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (40% for reserved categories); NEET qualified; minimum age 17 by 31 December of the admission year
- Entrance exam: Yes, online
- Intake: September
- Hostel: 2/3/4 students per room
- Indian mess: Available
- Recognition: WHO, NMC, WDOMS
- How fees are paid: cash USD/RUB on arrival, bank transfer before departure
Questions
Kabardino-Balkarian State University: common questions
What is the total MBBS fee at Kabardino-Balkarian State University?
About ₹28.4 L for the full six years, including tuition and hostel. The exact amount depends on the exchange rate when you pay.
Is NEET required for Kabardino-Balkarian State University?
Yes. NMC requires every Indian student studying medicine abroad to qualify NEET, and the score stays valid for three years.
When does admission open?
The main intake is in September. Applications usually start after NEET results are declared in June.
Is the degree valid in India?
It is valid if you meet every NMC rule: 54 months of study and a 12-month internship at this university in English, eligibility for a licence in Russia, then FMGE and a 12-month internship in India.
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