Kyrgyzstan Offers MBBS to Indian Students at ?25 Lakh, Opens Honorary Consul in Chennai

In a significant diplomatic milestone, the Kyrgyz Republic has inaugurated its first-ever Honorary Consul Office in Chennai, marking the country’s maiden official representation in South India. The new office will cover the consular district of Tamil Nadu and aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, education, culture, tourism, and people-to-people ties.

The Honorary Consul Office will be headed by Prakash Rao Venkata Ramana Duvvuri, an eminent scientist, entrepreneur, and global consultant, who has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of Kyrgyzstan.

Affordable Medical Education for Indian Students

One of the key highlights of this initiative is medical education opportunities for Indian aspirants. Kyrgyzstan has emerged as a preferred destination for MBBS students due to its low tuition fees, English-taught programs, and safe environment.

According to Duvvuri, the total cost of pursuing medical education in Kyrgyzstan is around ₹25 lakhs for the entire 5-year program, including living expenses. By comparison, medical education in India can cost upwards of ₹1.75 crore in private institutions.

“That’s why today you find 10,000 students from South India and around 20,000 from all over India already studying medicine in Kyrgyzstan,” Duvvuri said.

Cost Comparison: MBBS in India vs Kyrgyzstan

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Why Kyrgyzstan Attracts Indian Students?

• Low cost: Affordable tuition and living expenses.
• English-medium instruction: Most medical programs are taught in English.
• Safety and stability: As part of the former Soviet Union, Kyrgyzstan is regarded as politically stable and safe for international students.
• High demand: Students from Tamil Nadu and other South Indian states increasingly prefer Kyrgyzstan for MBBS.

Diplomatic & Business Opportunities

The new Honorary Consul Office is not only about education but also trade and investment opportunities. Duvvuri emphasized medical tourism and bilateral business prospects as key areas of focus.

“My idea is to attract investments and promote trade, with medical education and tourism playing a significant role,” he said.

Key Takeaways for Indian Students

• Medical education in Kyrgyzstan costs ~₹25 lakhs for 5 years.
• Over 20,000 Indian students are already pursuing MBBS in Kyrgyzstan.
• Programs are recognized by NMC and WHO, making graduates eligible to practice in India after clearing the FMGE/NExT exam.
• The new Chennai office will streamline student support, documentation, and bilateral cooperation.