Thousands of NEET-qualified Indian students look at Georgia as an MBBS destination each year, largely because of its affordable fees and NMC-recognised universities. Yet most of what they know comes filtered through agents and third-party consultants, leaving basic questions unanswered: what does the climate look like across the year, what do the fees actually include once you go beyond tuition, and what will daily life and monthly expenses realistically look like for an Indian student living there.

To close these gaps, Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy (TMA) - one of Georgia's long-running private medical universities - is hosting a live webinar where its own official delegates will field questions directly, cutting out the usual layer of counsellors and agents.

TMA at a Glance

How the Curriculum Is Structured

The program runs as a six-year MD degree, equivalent to MBBS, built around 360 ECTS credits with a final year set aside for clinical internship. Coursework follows European academic norms, starting with theory-heavy foundational years before shifting into hospital-based clinical training through TMA's partnerships across Tbilisi. Getting in doesn't require a separate entrance test - the university evaluates documents instead, though Indian applicants still need to clear NEET. Academic years typically kick off in September or October. TMA has produced more than 2,500 medical graduates since it opened, and international students continue to make up a large share of the current student body.

Why Climate, Fees and Living Costs Deserve More Attention

Winters in Tbilisi can dip close to freezing, while summers stay mild and warm - a seasonal swing that's a real adjustment for students coming from most Indian cities. Winter clothing and heating are recurring costs students often don't plan for ahead of time.

On the fee side, the tuition number quoted online rarely tells the whole story. Hostel charges, food, insurance, visa processing, and one-time admission fees typically sit outside the headline figure, which is where budget surprises tend to creep in after enrolment.

Cost of living matters just as much: rent, food, and local transport in Tbilisi run noticeably higher than in Georgia's smaller cities, which changes the real monthly cost of the degree — something brochures rarely spell out clearly.

Beyond money, students also want clarity on things that don't show up in marketing material: how safe the hostels are, how established the local Indian student community is, and how solid TMA's compliance record is with Indian medical regulators. And while classes run in English, everyday life outside campus often involves Georgian or Russian - worth knowing before relocating.

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What the Session Will Cover

• A full breakdown of tuition alongside hostel, food, insurance, and other recurring costs
• How Georgia's seasonal climate affects daily life and budgeting
• The admission process, application timeline, and NEET eligibility rules
• Campus life, hostel facilities, food, and safety specifically for Indian students
• How TMA's recognition connects to the FMGE/NExT licensing route back in India
• Any scholarship or fee-concession options open to eligible students
• Live Q&A with TMA delegates for the specific questions brochures don't answer

Who Should Join

• NEET-qualified students narrowing down Georgia as an MBBS option
• Parents who want verified cost and living information before committing
• Students who've only had partial, agent-filtered information so far
• Anyone comparing Georgia against other MBBS-abroad destinations

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Registration Details

Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026
Mode: Live on Google Meet
Speakers: Official delegates from Tbilisi Medical Academy, Georgia

Registration is free and currently open. Q&A slots are limited, so signing up early is worth doing.

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About Tbilisi Medical Academy

Founded in 1992, TMA is a private medical university in Tbilisi running an English-medium MBBS program for international students. It's recognised by India's National Medical Commission and appears in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools, which keeps the FMGE/NExT route open for graduates returning to India. The university has a long track record with Indian students and runs a dedicated support system covering admissions, hostel placement, and visa guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the webinar free?

Yes - free for all students and parents.

Do I need to have already qualified NEET to attend?

No. The session is open to anyone exploring MBBS in Georgia, including students who haven't taken NEET yet.

Will there be a recording for those who can't attend live?

That depends on the organiser's policy - registering ahead of time is the safest way to secure access either way.

Is TMA recognised for practicing in India after graduation?

Yes. Its WHO and NMC recognition means graduates can sit for the FMGE/NExT licensing exam.

The webinar essentially gives students a way to verify all of this straight from the source, rather than piecing it together from agents or secondhand information.

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