Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College, Dhaka
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.
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.
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 is the central authority responsible for monitoring medical colleges, controlling foreign admissions, and ensuring academic compliance. DGME ensures:
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 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:
Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College is officially listed in WDOMS, the global database used to verify medical colleges. WDOMS listing ensures:
NMC (formerly MCI) recognizes Z.H. Sikder Women's Medical College, letting Indian graduates to:
Global Exam Eligibility:
USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), Gulf Licensing (DHA, HAAD, MOH), AMC (Australia), NCA (Canada)
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.
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.
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.
2022
38.96%
30 out of 77 students passed
2024
33.01%
34 out of 103 students passed
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.
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.
8,000 square feet library with capacity for 140 students. Equipped with adequate lighting, fans, air conditioning and CC camera surveillance.
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.
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.
Key dates (session 2025-2026):
No physical forms, embassy visits, or offline submissions are needed. Download and print the filled application for future verification.
All academic documents must be attested by Ministry of Education (India) and Ministry of External Affairs (India)
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.
NEET Requirement:
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.
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 travel is the most convenient mode for Indian students. All major airlines offer flights:
Major Land Borders:
Government and private luxury buses with AC sleeper and semi-sleeper services available
Major International Trains:
Safe, comfortable, and affordable option especially for students from eastern India
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