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Hidden Costs of MBBS Abroad

The number agents quote is never the real number. Here is the full picture.

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Hidden costs of MBBS abroad include: agent commission (โ‚น2-5 Lakhs), annual flights (โ‚น30-60K/year), living expenses beyond hostel, FMGE/NExT coaching after return (โ‚น50K-2L), documentation fees, and forex loss on USD fees. At DMSF through our portal, we disclose all costs upfront โ€” zero agent commission.

Hidden Costs Agents Do Not Mention

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Agent Commission

Many consultants charge โ‚น2-5 Lakhs as service fee. Through dmsf.in โ€” zero agent commission. Ever.

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Annual Flight Costs

Students fly home once or twice a year. โ‚น30,000-60,000 per round trip ร— 5.5 years = โ‚น1.5-3L over full course.

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FMGE/NExT Coaching

After returning to India, most students join NExT coaching โ€” typically โ‚น50,000-2,00,000 for quality programs.

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Forex Loss on USD Fees

Tuition is in USD. If the rupee weakens, same fee costs more in rupees. Budget a 5-10% buffer for currency fluctuation.

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Visa & Documentation

Philippines student visa, document attestation, medical fitness certificate โ€” approximately โ‚น15,000-25,000 total.

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Medical Insurance

Students are advised to have health insurance while abroad โ€” approximately โ‚น8,000-15,000 per year.

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