Medical College for Women & Hospital (MCW&H)
The Medical & Health Welfare Trust (MHWT) run Medical College for Women & Hospital (MCW&H), established in 1992 in Uttara Model Town, is among Bangladesh's earliest and most successful initiatives focused exclusively on women's medical education. Its founding objective was to create a safe, academically disciplined, and socially supportive ecosystem for female students—something that was very rare in South Asia during that period. Over the years, MCW&H has earned the trust of Indian and international families owing to its strong educational foundation, predictable administration, and consistent track record of shaping competent women doctors.
Why Choose Medical College for Women & Hospital?
🏛️ Legacy of Over Three Decades
- A long-standing institutional history that gives families confidence in academic authenticity.
- Leadership by experienced medical academicians who have built a dependable and student-focused governance model.
- Graduates serving across Bangladesh, India, the Middle East, and Europe, firming the college's international reputation.
- A mission-driven identity that prioritizes professional development of women in healthcare.
🎓 University of Dhaka Affiliation
MCW&H is affiliated with the University of Dhaka, widely regarded as the most respected and academically rigorous public university in Bangladesh.
- A universally recognized MBBS degree
- Strict academic oversight and unvarying examination standards
- Curriculum alignment with international and Indian medical education models
- Continuous assessment of teaching quality and academic delivery
🏥 550-Bed Teaching Hospital
The 550-bed teaching hospital attached to MCW&H is one of its greatest strengths, offering broad training across:
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology (renowned for high-volume deliveries)
- Pediatrics, Neonatology, and child health services
- General Surgery and emergency surgical interventions
- General Medicine and adult care
- Critical care units (ICU, HDU, NICU)
- Emergency and trauma services
👩⚕️ Women-Centric, Culturally Familiar Learning Environment
Apart from its academic strengths, MCW&H is highly favoured by Indian female students as it offers an atmosphere that feels emotionally comfortable, socially familiar, and culturally compatible. The women-only setting helps students adapt very quickly to life abroad and eliminates the anxiety very often associated with studying in mixed-gender campuses far from home.
- Cultural similarities with India, including food habits, social customs, festivals
- Campus designed exclusively for womenfolk, fostering emotional safety
- Presence of Indian seniors and alumni
- English-medium instruction, ensuring academic continuity
- Socially familiar environment, where students feel safe and understood
Affordable, Transparent, and Predictable Fee Structure
💰 Cost-Effective Medical Education
With a total cost of $46,000, MCW&H offers one of the most affordable private MBBS options in the region. Unlike many private institutions abroad where hidden charges are common, MCW&H follows absolutely transparent fee policy with clear instalments and no additional academic surprises. When compared with private medical colleges in India—very often costing between ₹50 lakh and ₹1 crore—MCW&H offers high-quality medical education at a significantly lower financial burden, approximately ₹41 lakhs.
Seat Booking
$5,000
(Non-refundable)
At Admission
$14,000
5-Year Tuition
$30,000
Total Program Cost: $46,000 (approximately ₹41 lakhs)
Recognitions & Accreditations
For any Indian MBBS aspirant evaluating a foreign medical college, one of the most critical considerations is the institutional recognitions and regulatory approvals that determine the international acceptability of the degree. Medical College for Women & Hospital (MCW&H) holds robust academic and regulatory credentials, making sure that its MBBS graduates are eligible for medical practice, licensing examinations, and PG pathways across multiple nations.
🏛️ Government of Bangladesh Approval
MCW&H operates under the direct regulation of:
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW)
- Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME)
This ensures that MCW&H follows a transparent, rule-based framework, offering institutional assurance, academic stability, and ethical admission practices.
✅ BM&DC Recognition
MCW&H is fully recognized by the Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council (BM&DC), the central authority that regulates medical education in Bangladesh. BM&DC recognition confirms:
- The MBBS program follows national and international academic standards
- Clinical training methods meet established guidelines
- The faculty are approved and clinically experienced
- The college's degree is valid for medical practice within Bangladesh
🎓 University of Dhaka Affiliation
As one of the most prestigious public universities in South Asia, the University of Dhaka grants MCW&H its academic backbone. The affiliation ensures:
- A university-awarded MBBS degree with global acceptability
- A curriculum in line with modern medical education standards
- University-conducted exams and academic audits
- Robust academic accountability and performance evaluation
🌐 WDOMS Listing
Medical College for Women & Hospital is officially listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). This listing ensures:
- Global validity of the MBBS degree
- Eligibility for licensing examinations in key medical destinations
- Verification of MCW&H credentials by foreign medical councils
🌍 NMC Recognition & Global Medical Licensing
NMC Recognition (India):
MCW&H is duly recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), India. This lets Indian graduates to:
- Appear for the FMGE/NExT screening test
- Pursue PG medical education within India
- Apply for medical registration in India
Global Medical Licensing Examinations:
MCW&H graduates are eligible for:
- PLAB — United Kingdom
- USMLE — United States
- AMC — Australia
- NCA Exam — Canada
- HAAD, DHA, MOH — Gulf & Middle Eastern countries
FMGE/NExT Preparedness & Success
MCW&H follows the BM&DC and University of Dhaka-approved curriculum, which is completely aligned with the Indian MBBS framework. This diminishes academic gaps that students very often face in countries where the medical structure or clinical exposure differs considerably from India.
Students Benefit From:
- Faculty with extensive experience of teaching South Asian medical syllabi
- Integrated clinical postings from early semesters
- Interactive discussions and case-based learning
- Regular academic evaluations and structured exam patterns
- Strong emphasis on key clinical subjects relevant to FMGE/NExT
FMGE Performance of MCW&H Graduates
Because of the strong curriculum alignment with NMC standards, MCW&H graduates very often adapt quickly to FMGE/NExT style questions and clinical scenarios. This reflects in good FMGE passing rate of this college over the years.
2020
47.62%
10 out of 21 students passed
2022
48.00%
12 out of 25 students passed
Seamless Admission Process for Indian Students
For Indian students planning to pursue MBBS abroad, one of the most reassuring aspects of Bangladesh—especially at institutions like Medical College for Women & Hospital (MCW&H)—is the transparent, merit-based, and government-regulated admission system. The entire admission process for Indian students is online through DGME's designated portal, eliminating unauthorized agents, middlemen, or offline paperwork. MCW&H strictly adheres to DGME guidelines, ensuring fairness, predictability, and uniformity for every Indian applicant.
🖥️ Fully Online Application System
The admission process begins with the submission of an online application through the official DGME platform: foreignstudents.dgme.gov.bd
- Application window: 11th November 2025 to 15th January 2026
- Students do not require to submit any physical documents to the Bangladesh Embassy
- System automatically cross-checks the applicant's academic details
- Download and retain the printed copy of application for future verification
📄 Documents Required
Indian aspirants must upload the following documents:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Passport (clear scanned copy)
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate (O-Level equivalent)
- Class 12 marksheet and certificate (A-Level equivalent)
- TT/SWIFT payment proof of the $100 non-refundable application fee
All academic documents must be attested by both Ministry of Education (India) and Ministry of External Affairs (India)
📊 Eligibility Criteria (2025-2026)
Year of Passing Requirements:
- Class 10 (O-Level equivalent) must not be earlier than 2022
- Class 12 (A-Level equivalent) must be passed in 2024 or 2025
- Class 12 must be completed within 3 years of completing Class 10
GPA Requirements:
- Minimum Aggregate GPA of 7.0 (combined Class 10 and 12)
- Minimum GPA 3.5 in Biology in Class 12
- No exam GPA may be below 3.5
🎯 NEET Requirement & Final Admission
NEET Requirement:
- A valid NEET scorecard is obligatory for admission to MCW&H
- The NEET result remains valid for three years for MBBS admission abroad
Final Admission at MCW&H:
- Presentation of all original academic documents
- Submission of admission forms and photographs
- Passport verification
- Payment of the initial program fee
- Medical fitness evaluation
Campus Facilities & Infrastructure
🏫
Modern Classrooms
6 galleries with tier seating arrangements, comfortable benches, digital screens and sound systems for clear audio and visual presentations.
📚
Specialized Library
Extensive collections of medical textbooks, reference materials, and academic journals covering all fields of medicine.
🏠
Hostel Facilities
About 75 hostel rooms for foreign and local students with beds, study desks, chairs, and storage spaces. Options include shared rooms with both AC and Non-AC facilities.
Education Loan & Scholarships
🏦 Loans from Nationalized Banks
Major nationalized banks readily provide education loans:
- State Bank of India (SBI)
- Union Bank of India
- Canara Bank
- Punjab National Bank (PNB)
- Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
- Bank of Baroda (BOB)
These banks offer structured financial support with competitive interest rates and flexible repayment options.
🏛️ Loans from Private Banks & NBFCs
For faster approvals or customized loan solutions:
- ICICI Bank
- HDFC Credila
- Axis Bank
- Auxilo
- Avanse Financial Services
- InCred
🎓 Scholarship Opportunities
- National Overseas Scholarship (NOS): Accessible for SC, ST, OBC, and other reserved category students pursuing MBBS abroad
- State Government Scholarships: Some Indian states offer funding on the basis of merit, family income, or caste category
- Sahu Jain Trust Scholarship / Interest-Free Loan: Provides partial financial support or interest-free loans
- Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Scholarship: For high-merit students from economically weaker sections
- NEET-Based Merit Awards: Merit awards by private foundations for aspirants with exceptional NEET scores
Great Connectivity from India to MCW&H, Uttara, Dhaka
MCW&H's strategic location in Uttara, Dhaka, ensures excellent approachability from India, making travel convenient, safe, and cost-effective. Multiple airlines operate direct flights from key Indian cities, and students from eastern India can easily travel by road or rail.
✈️ Air Connectivity
- Direct flights from Kolkata, Guwahati, Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad
- Airlines: IndiGo, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Vistara, Air India, and SpiceJet
- Short flight durations make Dhaka highly accessible
🚌 Road Connectivity
Key border crossings:
- Petrapole–Benapole (West Bengal → Bangladesh)
- Agartala–Akhoura (Tripura → Bangladesh)
- Dawki–Tamabil (Meghalaya → Bangladesh)
Daily government and private buses operate between Indian cities and Dhaka
🚂 Rail Connectivity
International rail links:
- Kolkata–Dhaka: Maitree Express
- Kolkata–Khulna: Bandhan Express (students can continue to Dhaka)
- New Jalpaiguri (NJP)–Dhaka: Mitali Express
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