Why an Indian MBBS Aspirant Would Choose Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College?
Mr. Zainul Haque Sikder founded Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College, established in 1992 and located in Western Dhanmondi, Dhaka, stands as one of Bangladesh's earliest and most prestigious women-centric medical institutions. Management of the college has made everything possible to develop the institution as a centre of excellence in medical education with innovative approaches for both UG and PG level.
Recognitions, Accreditations & Global Acceptability
For Indian MBBS aspirants looking to pursue medical education abroad, one of the most decisive factors is the institutional recognition, regulatory approvals, and global acceptability of the medical college they choose. Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, is a fully recognized, government-approved, and academically accredited institution offering an internationally valid University of Dhaka MBBS degree.
🏛️ Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Approval
Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College functions under the official regulatory framework of the Government of Bangladesh. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MOHFW) oversees everything from academic standards to institutional compliance, making sure that the college adheres to national medical education norms.
✅ DGME Recognition
DGME is the central authority responsible for monitoring medical colleges, controlling foreign admissions, and ensuring academic compliance. DGME ensures:
- Merit-based foreign student selection
- Verification of academic documents
- Adherence to standardized eligibility criteria
- Calculated GPA equivalence for foreign students
- Issuance of official admission permission letters
📋 BM&DC Recognition
BM&DC is the supreme regulatory authority governing medical education in Bangladesh. Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College is fully recognized by BM&DC, which means:
- The MBBS degree is nationally valid
- Clinical training meets approved standards
- The curriculum follows internationally accepted guidelines
- Faculty are qualified and verified
- Graduates are eligible for medical practice in Bangladesh
🎓 University of Dhaka Affiliation
The University of Dhaka is one of the most respected universities in Bangladesh and South Asia. Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College is academically affiliated with this esteemed institution. The affiliation guarantees:
- A internationally recognized MBBS degree
- Curriculum alignment with contemporary medical education models
- Regular academic audits and quality assessments
- University-conducted professional exams
🌐 WDOMS Listing
Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College is officially listed in WDOMS, the global database used to verify medical colleges. WDOMS listing ensures:
- Universal acceptability of the degree
- Eligibility for FMGE, USMLE, PLAB, AMC, and other licensing exams
- Verification of institutional legitimacy by foreign councils
- Global recognition for higher studies and clinical practice
🌍 NMC Recognition & Global Licensing
NMC (formerly MCI) recognizes Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College, letting Indian graduates to:
- Appear for FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination)
- Appear for the upcoming NExT
- Apply for medical registration in India
- Pursue PG medical programs in India
Global Exam Eligibility:
USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), Gulf Licensing (DHA, HAAD, MOH), AMC (Australia), NCA (Canada)
Curriculum Aligned with Indian Medical Standards
Indian students benefit immensely from the fact that the Dhaka University-prescribed MBBS curriculum of Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College closely overlaps with the Indian MBBS structure. The entire MBBS program—including lectures, clinical training, viva-voce, and examinations—is conducted strictly in English.
Key Advantages Include:
- Same subject distribution and timeline
- Very similar clinical exposure patterns
- Case-based learning paralleling Indian teaching practices
- Aligning pre-clinical, para-clinical, and clinical subjects exactly as per NMC standards
- Smooth academic continuity after Class 12th with no language barriers
- Strong readiness for FMGE/NExT, USMLE, PLAB, and other English-based exams
🏥 Extensive Hands-On Clinical Exposure at 500-Bed Teaching Hospital
Clinical training is among the strongest pillars of MBBS education, and Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College earns high trust among Indian MBBS aspirants for its robust, high-volume, and diverse hospital exposure.
- Cardiac Care and Research Centre with facilities for cardiothoracic surgery and interventional cardiology
- Department of Radiology and Imaging with most contemporary equipment (CT angiogram, Ultrasonography, Mammography, CT scan, Ultra-Modern MRI)
- Cath-Lab for invasive cardiology conducting coronary angiogram
- Echocardiography, ETT and other non-invasive procedures
- Department of Biochemistry with auto analyzer and sophisticated equipment
- Wide ranging exposure and training across all essential medical departments
FMGE/NExT Preparedness & Success
Because of the close curriculum alignment with Indian medical standards, Indian students face fewer academic gaps and adapt very quickly to FMGE/NExT-style MCQs and clinical questions. This reflects in decent FMGE passing rate of this college over the years.
FMGE Performance of Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College Graduates
2022
38.96%
30 out of 77 students passed
2024
33.01%
34 out of 103 students passed
Campus Designed Exclusively for Women
The college authority remains ever vigilant to maintain congenial academic environment in the campus for unconstrained and uninterrupted continuation of studies and other academic activities of the students needed to acquire the knowledge and skill to become a good doctor.
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College Campus
Situated at Monica Estate on the Western side of Dhanmondi over quite a vast area of land having built in area of 450,000 sq. ft.
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Modern Library
8,000 square feet library with capacity for 140 students. Equipped with adequate lighting, fans, air conditioning and CC camera surveillance.
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Well-Furnished Hostel
All foreign students and some local students stay in the hostel. Very well furnished, air conditioned, with compact security network and CC camera surveillance round the clock.
Seamless Admission Process for Indian Students
Among the biggest advantages of pursuing MBBS at Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College is the transparent, standardized, and government-regulated admission system followed in Bangladesh. The entire admission process is completed online via DGME's official foreign student portal (foreignstudents.dgme.gov.bd), which verifies academic credentials, calculates GPA equivalence, and issues college allocations.
🖥️ Fully Online Application
Key dates (session 2025-2026):
- Application Start Date: 11 November 2025
- Application End Date: 15 January 2026
No physical forms, embassy visits, or offline submissions are needed. Download and print the filled application for future verification.
📄 Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Valid passport (clear scanned copy)
- Class 10 marksheet & certificate (O-Level equivalent)
- Class 12 marksheet & certificate (A-Level equivalent)
- TT/SWIFT payment proof of $100
All academic documents must be attested by Ministry of Education (India) and Ministry of External Affairs (India)
📊 Eligibility Criteria for 2025-26
As per DGME regulations applicable for the 2025–2026 academic session, Indian applicants must have passed Class 10 not earlier than 2022 and Class 12 in either 2024 or 2025, with the Class 12 examination completed within three years of Class 10.
- A minimum combined GPA of 7.0 (Class 10 and Class 12 together) is mandatory.
- Applicants must secure a minimum GPA of 3.5 in Biology in Class 12.
- No individual exam GPA below 3.5 is permissible.
- GPA calculation is conducted using the best five subjects in Class 10 and Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12, as per DGME norms.
🎯 NEET & Merit-Based Selection
NEET Requirement:
- In accordance with the regulations of the National Medical Commission (NMC), India, Indian students pursuing MBBS out of India must possess a valid NEET qualification. The NEET result remains valid for three years from the date of declaration.
Merit-Based Allocation:
DGME assigns medical college according to merit. The DGME Admission Approval Letter is the only legal document confirming a MBBS seat at Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College.
Education Loans & Scholarships
🏦 Loans from Nationalized Banks
- State Bank of India (SBI)
- Central Bank of India
- Punjab National Bank (PNB)
- Bank of Baroda (BOB)
- Canara Bank
- Union Bank of India
- Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)
🏛️ Loans from Private Banks & NBFCs
- ICICI Bank
- Axis Bank
- HDFC Credila
- InCred
- Auxilo
- Avanse
🎓 Scholarship Opportunities
- National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme: For SC, ST, OBC, Nomadic Tribes, and Denotified Communities
- State Government Scholarships: Many Indian states extend scholarships for foreign higher education
- Foundation for Excellence (FFE) Scholarship: Supports meritorious students from low-income families
- NEET-Based Merit Awards: Cash rewards or tuition support tied to high NEET scores
Great Connectivity from India to Dhaka
One of the major advantages for Indian students studying MBBS in Bangladesh—including at Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College—is the ease and affordability of travel between major Indian cities and Dhaka. Located in Western Dhanmondi, Dhaka, the college is reachable through multiple transportation modes including air, road, and rail.
✈️ Air Connectivity
Air travel is the most convenient mode for Indian students. All major airlines offer flights:
- IndiGo
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines
- Vistara
- Air India
- SpiceJet
🚌 Road Connectivity
Major Land Borders:
- Petrapole-Benapole Border (West Bengal ↔ Bangladesh)
- Agartala-Akhoura Border (Tripura ↔ Bangladesh)
- Dawki-Tamabil Border (Meghalaya ↔ Bangladesh)
Government and private luxury buses with AC sleeper and semi-sleeper services available
🚂 Rail Connectivity
Major International Trains:
- Maitree Express (Kolkata → Dhaka)
- Mitali Express (New Jalpaiguri → Dhaka)
- Bandhan Express (Kolkata → Khulna)
Safe, comfortable, and affordable option especially for students from eastern India
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