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CALABARZON Medical InstituteMBBS Fees, Admission & Eligibility 2026

Complete guide to study MBBS at CALABARZON Medical Institute. NMC approved medical university in Philippines. Annual fees: $3,500.

Laguna, Philippines
NMC ApprovedWHO Listed
FMGE25%
Fees/Year$3,500
Est.2015
TypePublic
Dr. Priya SharmaDr. Priya Sharma

Admission to CALABARZON Medical Institute

CALABARZON Medical Institute in Philippines admits international MBBS students for the September intake, with applications closing by December 2025. The minimum NEET score required is 137 marks for general category applicants. The university offers approximately 100 MBBS seats per batch. Operating since 2015, the university has an established admission process for Indian students.

CALABARZON Medical Institute requires a minimum NEET score of 137 marks (general category) and 107 marks (SC/ST/OBC). These are NMC-mandated minimums — unlike Indian counseling, Philippines universities do not rank applicants by NEET score. A student scoring 137 and one scoring 500 both qualify equally, making NEET a threshold rather than a ranking tool for admission here.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for CALABARZON Medical Institute
CriteriaRequirement
NEET cutoff (General)137 marks
NEET cutoff (SC/ST/OBC)107 marks
IntakeSeptember
Application deadlineDecember 2025

CALABARZON Medical Institute conducts its MBBS program in English. This means lectures, textbooks, and clinical discussions are all in English — no preparatory language course is needed. The program spans 6 years, including clinical rotations. Clinical training takes place at the university's affiliated teaching hospital.

CALABARZON Medical Institute holds NMC approval and is listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools, which means the degree is recognized for FMGE eligibility upon return to India. After receiving the admission letter, the next steps are visa application, forex arrangement, and flight booking — a process that typically takes 4-6 weeks for Philippines.

Note: Admission requirements are subject to change. Always verify current requirements with the university or our counselors before applying.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CALABARZON Medical Institute

The Philippines offers quality medical education at an affordable cost, with many NMC-approved colleges. The medium of instruction is English, and the curriculum follows the US pattern, which is beneficial for students planning to take the USMLE. The culture is also similar to India, making it easier for Indian students to adjust. Plus, the cost of living is relatively low.
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