1st Sem$3,600
- Tuition
- $2,200
- Hostel
- $400
- Docs & checkup
- $700
- Visa & insurance
- $300
₹3,06,000
NMC approvedWHO approvedECFMG approved
South Kazakhstan Medical Academy
Shymkent, Kazakhstan
- Est.
- 1979
- Duration
- 6 years (incl. internship)
- Medium
- English
- Year 1 pkg.
- ₹28.22 L
700+ Indian alumni/passouts
MBBS Orbit fit score
83/ 100
Strong option worth shortlisting
Indian messBudget matchMild climate
Budget (typical ₹25–30 L)95/100
Year 1 ₹28.22 L sits inside the typical ₹25–30 L student budget — right in the sweet spot
Low fees67/100
Year 1 ₹28.22 L — below average fees for this country (catalog range ₹24.99–34.85 L)
Connectivity82/100
₹18,000–26,000 from Delhi via Almaty or Shymkent — ~690 km from Almaty
Indian student life89/100
700+ Indian students — active on-campus community
Climate comfort86/100
Warmest major KZ city — mild winters, hot summers.
Scored against the typical ₹25–30 L student budget. Indicative — confirm fees, intake & recognition with a counselor.
Why students compare this university
- Affordable MBBS fees
- Modern hospitals & labs
- Indian food available
- International students
- Strong clinical exposure
Travel from India
How most Indian students reach Shymkent — Almaty is the usual hub for Kazakhstan; fares are indicative.
- From Almaty
- ~690 km from Almaty
- Delhi flights (approx.)
- ₹18,000–26,000
- Round-trip economy, indicative
- Preferred hub
- Almaty or Shymkent
- City has major airport
- Climate
- Warmest major KZ city — mild winters, hot summers.
- Airport & route
- International airport — Shymkent (CIT)
- Southern Kazakhstan — fly Delhi → Almaty → Shymkent (1h) or occasional directs; near Uzbek border, warmer climate.
Fee structure
Summer intake (6 years including internship) · 2026
Year 1 full package: ₹28.22 L
Year 1 (full package)
2nd Sem$2,600
- Tuition
- $2,200
- Hostel
- $400
- Docs & checkup
- —
- Visa & insurance
- —
₹2,21,000
Years 2–6 (per year)
1st Sem$2,800
- Tuition
- $2,200
- Hostel
- $400
- Docs & checkup
- —
- Visa & insurance
- $200
₹2,38,000
2nd Sem$2,600
- Tuition
- $2,200
- Hostel
- $400
- Docs & checkup
- —
- Visa & insurance
- —
₹2,21,000
- Travel costs: visa and airfare from Delhi will cost approx. ₹75,000.
- Mess charges: compulsory fee of $1,300 applies for the first year.
- Consultancy fee: flat fee of ₹1.25 lac is required.
- Currency rate: all fees are subject to change based on current USD.
- Hostel: listed price is for basic housing; better rooms require additional payment.
- Administration fee: $1,500 one-time, payable directly to the university.
- Tuition fee may increase by 5–7% due to inflation, per federal budget projection.
Eligibility
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) with 50% marks (40% for reserved category). NEET qualified as per NMC rules. At least 17 years old by 31st December of the admission year.
Language: Duolingo / IELTS / TOEFL required (English medium)
MBBS Orbit support
- Admission & documentation
- Visa assistance
- Hostel arrangement
- Airport pickup
- Full student support
Required documents
- Passport and passport-size photo
- Aadhaar card
- 10th & 12th marksheet
- NEET score card
Services included (via agency)
- Legal: translation, notarization, attestation, and nostrification of documents
- Logistics: medical checkup, insurance, SIM card, and bank account setup
- Visa: admission letter, invitation letter, biometric, and visa extension
Get a fee sheet for your profile
Intake, currency, and hostel tier can shift totals — we'll confirm against this year's catalog.
Source: White Lable Student Kazakhstan Fee 2026.pdf. Educational guidance only — verify on official university and NMC notices.