MBBS Admission in Bangladesh Under SAARC Quota

Want to study MBBS in Bangladesh at local tuition rates? Learn everything about the SAARC Quota seat allocation, GPA requirements, application steps, and key deadlines.

Published on2026-07-27

MBBS Admission in Bangladesh Under SAARC Quota

MBBS admission in Bangladesh under the SAARC quota is a great opportunity for those seeking tuition-free medical education with an impressive FMGE passing ratio. Under the SAARC quota, the Bangladesh govt opens limited government seats for MBBS & BDS. The SAARC quota in Bangladesh means the reservation of a few government seats for the South Asian member countries. Let us look at the table below to see the overall appeal of the offer.

Feature	Key Details (SAARC Quota)
Total SAARC Seats	125 (Includes 22 MBBS + 2 BDS for India)
Key Advantage	Tuition fees equal to Bangladeshi local students
Combined GPA Req.	Minimum 9.00 (Class 10 + Class 12)
Biology Requirement	Minimum 4.00 GPA (70%+ marks in Class 12)
Conducting Authority	Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME)

What is the SAARC Quota for MBBS in Bangladesh?

The SAARC quota admission is governed by the apex institution, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) / DGME. The students who took admission under this scheme have to pay the course fee as per local students. Though the seats are limited, consider the seat capacity too before applying. Here is the simple breakdown of the seat capacity.

Total Foreign Seats	224
SAARC Reserved	125
Non-SAARC	99
SAARC Seats Reserved for Indian Students	22 MBBS + 2 BDS

3. Eligibility Criteria: Are You Qualified?

There are some strict eligibility criteria a student must follow for SAARC quota admission. NEET is mandatory for admission under the SAARC quota. Let us check the Govt medical college Bangladesh SAARC eligibility criteria to make informed decisions.

Applicants must have completed their 10th-level exam, commonly known as 'O' level, and 12th level known as 'A' level, or equivalent, with a science background.
The 'O' level examination should have been passed after 2023.
The 'A' level examination must be completed in 2025 or 2026 and within 3 years of completing the 'O' level.
GPA Requirement: A minimum GPA of 8.50 is required in the 'O' level, and A minimum GPA of 5.00 in the 'A' level exams.
Applicants also must have a Grade Point of 3.50 in Biology in the 'A' level/12 class completion equivalent examination.
A GPA score of less than 4.00 points in any single exam will not be considered.

4. Document Verification & Legal Attestation Chain

To get admission under the SAARC quota, students need to submit attested documents. Certain certificates and marksheets are important documents they need to carry. Students need to get their documents attested by the Ministry of Education & External Affairs of India. After that, they need to authenticate those attested documents by the Bangladesh High Commission / Embassy in India. Also, they have to obtain an Equivalence Certificate via the DGME portal. So, before applying, start gathering all these documents and get it pass by all the authorities.

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