South Kazakhstan medical academy

South Kazakhstan (SKMA) stabilized in 1979 it is a government-run university. The South Kazakhstan medical university has been recognized by the ministry of education of the Republic of Kazakhstan the infrastructure of the university is built cater to the modern-day requirement of medical students.

The university holds 29th position in its own country and ranks at 7899 on the international platform. Akma is located in the city in the Shymkent. More 10,000 students from different countries are standing in Kazakhstan from a different country like South Korea, japan, china, and India. The majority of students are studying from India the medical university is famous for its continuous forms and renovation keeping the new and channeling requirements of world order.

The students have the options of choosing the different courses in the medical university they are:

1. Faculty of general medicine
2. Faculty of dental studies
3. Faculty of farmaceutical studies
4. Faculty of continuous professional development
5. Faculty of preparation of specialized with technical professional education.

Medium of teaching

English medium is available for teaching medical students. However Russian and their local language are equally available. The students have to study local language during their 1st-year study in English medium the local language helps the students to communicate and mingle with the Kazak population and other international people for various region this also helps most their hospital work and training because local language is preferred by patients to communicate with the doctors during their diagnosis and treatment.

Duration of course and benefits of studying MBBS from South Kazakhstan medical academy

The duration of medical studies in South Kazakhstan medical academy is 5 years which is divided into 10 semesters. Out of this 6 semester, the students are taught in English medium and all books are English medium which is available in India is also available in South Kazakhstan medical academy . all the courses, books, and syllabus are the same as in India. From the 7th semester to the 10th semester the students have to go to the hospital every day, where theory and practical classes are conducted. students are given enough opportunities to see and understand the medical professors and patients under the leadership of senior doctors and professors. Later on, they are allowed to work independently under the guide dense of senior doctors. Here in South Kazakhstan medical academy written test prior to admission is not conducted but students are expected to achieve a high score in their 10+2 exam. The students are also not expected to appear any language test at the time of admission. Shymkent is the 3rd big city of Kazakhstan having all the facility of day to day need. Indian food is available in the mess. All fruit and vegetable found in India are also available in Shymkent. The climate of the city is almost sane as of India and being it an Asian country aerial distance from India is also of 4hrs.

The advantage of studying from South Kazakhstan medical academy

1. Low cost of living - South Kazakhstan medical academy provides all basic facilities to the students like hostel fully furnished with attached bathroom and kitchen facility. Furniture and wi-fi services including electricity and water at a very low and reasonable cost.
2. Degree recognition- South Kazakhstan medical academy degree is globally recognized by MCI, WHO and other renowned medical education bodies. Undergraduate doctors are permitted to go to any part of the world and practice subject to local rules of those countries.
3. Duration of studies- as compared to Ukraine and Russia the study period in South Kazakhstan medical academy is less by one year. The duration of studies in South Kazakhstan medical academy is 5 yrs.
4. Safety and security- enough security is provided to the Indian students’ particularly girls. There is no possibility of any security threat. Never any complaint of such nature has been reported from anywhere.

Cost of Studying in South Kazakhstan medical academy

1. Tuition fee 3600 USD per year or Rs.252,000 per year
2. Hostel Fee 600 USD per year Rs.42,000 per year
3. Medical insurance 100 USD Rs.7000 per year
4. Food charges 100 USD Rs.7000 per month

Eligibility criteria for Studying in South Kazakhstan medical academy

The students desire to study MBBS from South Kazakhstan medical academy have to pass their 10+2 exam with physics chemistry and biology with a minimum 50% for general category and English as a subject at 10+2 level those from reserve category have to pass their 10+2 exam with minimum with 40% marks. The students are also expected to have good knowledge of English since the course id taught in English medium.

Admission procedure

Following documents are required for MBBS admission in South Kazakhstan medical academy

1. Application form duly filled up and pasted with photograph
2. Marksheet of 10+2 standard
3. NEET score card with minimum qualify marks
4. Copy of passport (if available)

Admission Session

Admission for the year 2020 will starts from March onwards. All the prospective are advised to apply for admission if they fulfill the basic criteria mentioned above. Those who will pass their 10+2 exam in the year 2020 can also apply for admission if they fulfill the criteria after getting their results. Processing of documents and other admission related processes takes 2-3 months’ time the main course starts from 1st September onwards.

MCI coaching at South Kazakhstan medical academy

The medical students during their study period at KSMA are given 1hr coaching daily required to clear their MCI/ Next screening test in India to get the license as a medical practitioner, however, the coaching period further enhanced during their final year study. We also take the help of Indian doctors and invite their visitors to South Kazakhstan medical academy to teach and guide the final year students to pass their MCI/NEXT exam in India.

South Kazakhstan Medical Academy Fee Structure

Year	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	4th Year	5th Year
Tuition Fee in USD	3600 USD	3600 USD	3600 USD	3600 USD	3600 USD
Hostel Fee in USD	600 USD	600 USD	600 USD	600 USD	600 USD
Medical + Insurance + Registration Fee in USD	100 USD	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Total in USD	4300 USD	4200 USD	4200 USD	4200 USD	4200 USD
Total in INR ( Rupees )	3,01,000 INR	2,94,000 INR	2,94,000 INR	2,94,000 INR	2,94,000 INR
Note: Exchange Rate (USD 1 = 70 INR)