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Dr Karan Gupta is an internationally recognised education counsellor, TEDx speaker and the founder of Karan Gupta Consulting and the Karan Gupta Education Foundation.
An alumnus of Harvard Business School, he has advised thousands of students and professionals since 1999, helping them secure admission to top global universities.
He has been honoured by the governments of India and Spain for his contributions to education and women’s empowerment.
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Dr Gupta holds a bachelor’s degree in law and a master’s degree in psychology from Mumbai University.
He has completed his general management programme at Harvard.
He earned his MBA from the IE Business School, Spain, and his PhD from Ecole Superieure Robert de Sorbon, France.
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British Question by British on Jun 22, 2025Hindi
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Sir mbbs philipines in 2025 ...plz tell me about is better than Cold countries like kyrgyz kazak rusia

Ans: Why Philippines is a Better Option (for Indian Students):
1. English-speaking country –
o The entire medical course is in English.
o No need to learn any local language like Russian or Kazakh.
2. Similar disease pattern to India –
o Students get to study and practice on patients with diseases common in India (like dengue, diabetes, TB etc).
o This helps later during FMGE/Next exams in India.
3. Good quality teaching –
o Most colleges follow the US system, focus on clinical training, and use modern equipment.
4. No freezing climate –
o Weather is like South India – warm and humid, so your child will feel more comfortable.
o Easier to adjust than in countries with minus temperatures.
5. Medium FMGE result –
o Philippines students usually have better FMGE (MCI screening test) pass rates than Kyrgyzstan or Kazakhstan.

Points to Keep in Mind:
• Philippines has a pre-med + MD structure (usually 1.5 yrs + 4 yrs = total 5.5 yrs).
• Your child may need to write NMAT exam (simple, not very hard) after pre-med.
• Some colleges are better than others – you need to choose the right university.
• Cost is moderate – around ?25–30 lakhs total including living.
Cold Countries (Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan):
• Cheaper than Philippines, but classes often in local language or mixed (English + local).
• You must learn Russian/Kyrgyz for clinical years.
• FMGE pass rates are low from these countries.
• Harsh winters – can be tough to adjust.
• Some colleges have large batch sizes and less hospital exposure.
Asked on - Jun 26, 2025 | Not Answered yet
Love you sir thanks can u recomend any philipines college 20 lac budget

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