Institute of Applied Health Sciences (IAHS), Chittagong
The Institute of Applied Health Sciences (IAHS) in Chittagong (also known as Chattogram) has a long and illustrious history. Founded on 13 May 1989 by National Professor Dr. Nurul Islam, the institute was among the early private medical institutions in Bangladesh. Over time, it has built great name through consistent academic performance, well-recognized affiliations, and a robust teaching hospital. IAHS became a constituent of the University of Science and Technology, Chittagong (USTC) in 1992, and since 2017, it is affiliated with Chittagong Medical University (CMU).
For the MBBS program, the total cost for Indian students at IAHS is approximately $45,300. This total includes hostel accommodation cost for all five years.
Compared to many private medical colleges in India, this $45,300 cost is significantly more affordable, especially when factoring in clinical exposure and global recognition.
To legally practice medicine in India after obtaining an MBBS degree abroad, Indian students must clear the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) or, in the near future, NExT, as mandated by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
FMGE passing rate is available for IAHS for many years. In 2020, 37 out of 250 students who appeared passed (14.80%). In 2021, 30 out of 185 students passed (16.22%). In 2022, 21 out of 156 students passed (13.46%). In 2023, 9 out of 135 students passed (6.67%). In 2024, 16 out of 126 students passed (12.70%).
To apply to IAHS, Indian aspirants must meet the following key requirements as per the official DGME circular:
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.
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.
Why NEET Matters:
The DGME circular mandates attested documents:
No application is accepted without these attestations.
As per global medical education standards aligned with DGME norms:
The admission process for IAHS, Chittagong is highly structured, government-regulated, and strictly controlled by the Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Bangladesh. No private medical college—including IAHS—is permitted to admit any foreign student directly without DGME approval. This ensures fairness, transparency, and protection for Indian applicants from unauthorized agents, veiled costs, or improper procedures. The DGME circular dated 10th November 2025 forms the legal foundation for every step Indian students must follow for MBBS admission in Bangladesh for the 2025–26 session.
Indian students must apply exclusively through the DGME Foreign Student Online Application Portal within the official application window (November 11, 2025 to January 15, 2026).
Once the application window closes, DGME evaluates:
The DGME then prepares a central merit list of all foreign applicants.
Candidates have to upload:
Please note: All submitted academic documents required to be attested by Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign affairs of the respective countries.
Post verification, DGME issues official Admission Letters to individual foreign students specifying the medical college they are allotted. IAHS is one of the colleges specified.
After submission of online application through online platform, candidates have to collect printed copy of the application from online.
After receiving the nomination letter, students must visit the Office of the Principal at IAHS, Chittagong, with:
IAHS is located in Chittagong (Chattogram), one of Bangladesh's key port cities. Its proximity to India makes it highly accessible for Indian students, reducing both travel time and costs in comparison to more distant study-abroad destinations. The cultural, linguistic, and social affinity between Bangladesh and India aids Indian students adapt far easily than they might in non-South-Asian countries.
Air travel is the most popular mode of transport for Indian students studying at IAHS because of its unmatched convenience.
Popular Land Borders:
Major International Trains:
Chittagong is Bangladesh's largest port, and Indian ships regularly operate routes between:
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