JPA India bound students here!!!...

[Miracle_seed]

hello. im going india soon and im really baffled. indian uni keep student's original birth cert until they leave uni? is this true? can anyone pls shed some light. i really need help on this. im a bit anxious about the birth cert kept by someone else issue. thanksWhich university you are heading to? For my university, they didn't keep my birth cert.

[magickd89]

hello. im going india soon and im really baffled. indian uni keep student's original birth cert until they leave uni? is this true? can anyone pls shed some light. i really need help on this. im a bit anxious about the birth cert kept by someone else issue. thanks

my uni they kept the certs.. for 5 years they said. and they staple everything together ie. a level cert, ielts cert, birth cert etc. that's their rules.. for once i had this thought that everything will be gone after fire or something.. but guess it'll be fine :P

[Elie]

hey i'll be studying in vinayaka mission uni, salem end of august but from what i've read here...it's kind of scary...any updates from seniors there regarding the lecturers, facilities, transportation, environment and hostel? From what i've found out, most seniors are on holiday when we register there...any seniors staying back? we'll b there on 27 august since we are flying from malaysia on 25 august and staying in bangalore on the 26 august. hope to get some replies here.

[loneguardian]

It's been a long time since I last logged in, LOL.

So it's 27th august again? The same day we came here in 2006.

Anyway we are now busy with our final exams, can't chat more here. Please head to http://sbsms.vndv.com (a temporary forum, which is currently dead - will revive it soon), read some information posted there. You can try to become a member and post questions, I'll do my best to help you out.

We the 3rd years will have to stay back because our exams finish at 20 something and 4th year starts on 1st september. So no worries.

[loneguardian]

sbsms.vndv.com is closed.

The new forum is at http://forums.guardog.net - Salem Cool Planet.

[crzygrden]

hey, could someone enlighten me about some of these questions... just out of curiosity though =D. I heard

1.before the students fly, they did receive a quite amount of money, as a preparation to buy things. So, roughly how much is it for students flying to india?
2. the students have to pay for the hostels fee in advance for the first few months once arrived. How u guys cope with this? is it enough for you to survive after paying that?

Many thanks =)

[Miracle_seed]

hey, could someone enlighten me about some of these questions... just out of curiosity though =D. I heard

1.before the students fly, they did receive a quite amount of money, as a preparation to buy things. So, roughly how much is it for students flying to india?
2. the students have to pay for the hostels fee in advance for the first few months once arrived. How u guys cope with this? is it enough for you to survive after paying that?

Many thanks =)1.You will receive RM500 clothes allowance, and Rs.10639 (if I remember correctly)settle-down allowance, apart from three months allowance in advance.(USD 500 or 700*3 depending on your place)

2.Most students bring extra money (from own pocket), or else you need to watch every cent you spend, as your next allowance would be banked in 3 months later.

[orthopod]

1.You will receive RM500 clothes allowance, and Rs.10639 (if I remember correctly)settle-down allowance, apart from three months allowance in advance.(USD 500 or 700*3 depending on your place)

2.Most students bring extra money (from own pocket), or else you need to watch even cent you spend, as your next allowance would be banked in 3 months later.


500 USD for india standard need extra money ah..wow.i tot cost of living there is rather cheap..thats why ppl flock there to study-lower cost

[Miracle_seed]

500 USD for india standard need extra money ah..wow.i tot cost of living there is rather cheap..thats why ppl flock there to study-lower costI think you missed out the question and read only the answer.

[smy]

wat r the advantages of studying medic in india comparaed to other countries aside from the low cost of living?

[Boyz_Zoo]

wat r the advantages of studying medic in india comparaed to other countries aside from the low cost of living?
easy to get practical training since they are quite a number of dead body n learning an extra language.

[Miracle_seed]

wat r the advantages of studying medic in india comparaed to other countries aside from the low cost of living?I'm not sure about other countries so I couldn't comment. Basically in term of prevalent diseases, it is quite similar to Malaysia, as compared to developed and temperate countries, where different diseases are common there.

easy to get practical training since they are quite a number of dead body n learning an extra language.I'm not sure how many persons are allocated per cadaver in other countries. Language barrier can be a problem, and the common language in my current area is not applicable in Malaysia at all. Basically you have no use of it once you return to Malaysia.

[music_freak28]

Hi, I am actually a JPA student under the MMMC twinning programme. If all goes well, I would be going in Sept this year.

I just wanted to enquire about these few things:
1) How and when do we apply for the hostels there?
2) Are we allowed to apply for any type of room (cause I am looking at the single, air-conditioned one :P) or will JPA standardize things for us?
3) Is the monthly living expenses still at 500USD?

Thanks:)

[Adi29]

u got your result alrdy..?? wad course..?

[music_freak28]

u got your result alrdy..?? wad course..?

Results? Oh lol..are they announcing PILN results tonight? still remember those moments where I glued myself to the computer screen for the whole night just trying to access jpa's website.

Btw, I am currently sponsored under JPA. Going to sit for my A Levels soon and I will be going to MMMC for Medicine if all goes well. :)

Anyway...GOOD LUCK for jpa results! Hope that you'll get the offer. :))

[Adi29]

haha...thanx...No news yet..they say 3rd week of may..Some ppl say 2mrw..
Cz Petronas for some of us our result have been delay since thursday till saturday (2mrw) @<hidden> 10am..Dono wads happening..hehe..

I'm taking medic too..Wad are my chances you thing..?

All the best to you!! :)

[Miracle_seed]

Hi, I am actually a JPA student under the MMMC twinning programme. If all goes well, I would be going in Sept this year.

I just wanted to enquire about these few things:
1) How and when do we apply for the hostels there?
2) Are we allowed to apply for any type of room (cause I am looking at the single, air-conditioned one :P) or will JPA standardize things for us?
3) Is the monthly living expenses still at 500USD?

Thanks:)
1. I think you don't have to worry, you will get briefing by MMMC in Malacca before you fly, so I think you can choose there.
2. Single AC room is always available, as long as you pay, it's very expensive though. You can decide your accomodation.
3. Unfortunately, yes.

[rocky2009]

I asked jpa about the hostel arrangement at manipal. They said they have already booked 2 to a room for us. But my friends who in manipal say the boys hostel which are double or triple are very run down. How can I upgrade to a single room? Will the single rooms still be available when I get there at the end of July?

[Miracle_seed]

I asked jpa about the hostel arrangement at manipal. They said they have already booked 2 to a room for us. But my friends who in manipal say the boys hostel which are double or triple are very run down. How can I upgrade to a single room? Will the single rooms still be available when I get there at the end of July?End of July? I assume you are not going to MMMC, you can try to contact the person in charge of international students of the university.

[rocky2009]

I'm not going to MMMC. I'm doing full 5 years at manipal.

How to contact the person concerned: email or phone? Wouldn't that be going against JPA's arrangement? Should I do it now or wait for JPA's pre-departure briefing which will be held on the 1st week of July?

BTW, Miracle seed, how exactly are the double and triple boys hostels at manipal (Nehru Block A)? Would you say they are better or worse than KTT? What type of room are you staying in? Thanks for all your help.

[Miracle_seed]

I'm not going to MMMC. I'm doing full 5 years at manipal.

How to contact the person concerned: email or phone? Wouldn't that be going against JPA's arrangement? Should I do it now or wait for JPA's pre-departure briefing which will be held on the 1st week of July?

BTW, Miracle seed, how exactly are the double and triple boys hostels at manipal (Nehru Block A)? Would you say they are better or worse than KTT? What type of room are you staying in? Thanks for all your help.Email. JPA's arrangement? Personally I don't think they arranged the accommodation, since you are going to pay the hostel fees from your allowance from your own pocket, of course you have the freedom to choose, unless JPA is going to settle the hostel fees for you, which I think is highly unlikely. I'm not staying in hostel now, but as far as I know, guys' single room hostel is never full, so I suppose it's available anytime, but you may want to make your booking in advance, just in case. By the way I think new students are going to stay in RT, and only move to Nehru after half a year. I never stay in those, so I'm not very sure of the actual condition there. From what I have seen before, the double room is a room with attached toilet, bigger than KTT apartment's room, but that's all you have, no living room or kitchen, and it's the same in all hostels in Manipal. Also, these two hostels have no AC.

[rocky2009]

I checked their website but cannot find any hostel named RT. What is the full name, please?

You say the rooms are quite small. Can I put a fridge in the room?

I also thought of bringing a electric kettle and iron. Is the voltage and power socket in india compatible with malaysia?

A million thanks.

[Miracle_seed]

I checked their website but cannot find any hostel named RT. What is the full name, please?

You say the rooms are quite small. Can I put a fridge in the room?

I also thought of bringing a electric kettle and iron. Is the voltage and power socket in india compatible with malaysia?

A million thanks.Rabindranath Tagore I think, not very small actually, it's actually sufficient for 2 persons. I think it should be able to fit in a small fridge, I'm not very sure though. The voltage is the same, but socket is different, India uses 3 round-headed pin socket, however you can just plug in with an adapter. By the way, isn't iron heavy? It would take up quite some weight in your luggage, I think you may have more important things to bring as you can always get one here?

[rocky2009]

Wow, I just saw the difference in price between the double non-a/c room and the single room with a/c. About 2 1/2 times the price! It'll cost more than half my monthly allowance! Maybe I'll just wait till I go there and see how 'bad' is the double room. Does it get very stuffy at night without a/c?

I heard that it rains continuously from now till Sep. Does it really rain the whole time?

[Miracle_seed]

Monsoon is about to start now, and it is quite terrible during the peak, perhaps rain for 21 hours out of 24 hours per day, and the sky would be totally gray and you don't see sunlight throughout the day, and the rain just comes and goes without sign, no thunder, no rain clouds. It should end around September, though last year it extended up till October.

Throughout monsoon, you would feel cold sometimes even during the day. So AC is basically not needed during this period. The post monsoon period till the end of the year, and probably extending to early January, it's kinda called winter in India, and weather is quite cool i.e. not quite hot. The summer should start by end of January or early February and reaches its peak around March and April, it's just stuffy and hot throughout the day and night, and you don't see a single drop of rain for months, till pre-monsoon weather gradually sets in again in mid-May. AC is generally needed only during hot season, if you are not the type who spend lots of time in AC room at home. Anyway, if you are staying in non-AC room, it is always better to avoid topmost floor, as it gets heated fast.

[rocky2009]

So how do you get from one part of the campus to another? Umbrella or raincoat? Which would be more convenient?

How about shoes - we'll surely need more than 1 pair during rainy season cos the shoes would not get dried for the next day. Is it compulsory to use leather/formal shoes or do they allow sport shoes/loafers/pumps for lectures?

[ngohhong]

i am getting dentistry course....how many marks that we hav to achieve in A-level if we wan futher study in India?

[Miracle_seed]

So how do you get from one part of the campus to another? Umbrella or raincoat? Which would be more convenient?

How about shoes - we'll surely need more than 1 pair during rainy season cos the shoes would not get dried for the next day. Is it compulsory to use leather/formal shoes or do they allow sport shoes/loafers/pumps for lectures?Umbrella... Though it's stated compulsory to wear formal shoes, most lecturers just don't bother about that, so judge yourself when you are there. ;-)

i am getting dentistry course....how many marks that we hav to achieve in A-level if we wan futher study in India?12 points, which equals to BBB in best 3 subjects.

[ngohhong]

Umbrella... Though it's stated compulsory to wear formal shoes, most lecturers just don't bother about that, so judge yourself when you are there. ;-)

12 points, which equals to BBB in best 3 subjects.
thx o...:))but,wat means BBB?:P the 3 subjects r bio,chem n physic rite?

[Miracle_seed]

thx o...:))but,wat means BBB?:P the 3 subjects r bio,chem n physic rite?B equals to 4 points, A 5 points, C 3 points, so 3Bs will give you 12 points. If you take Maths too, JPA will look at the best 3 subjects, however Indian universities look at Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

[music_freak28]

I will be having my interview for mmmc soon. How is it like? I heard that we'll need to write an essay before that, rite? :)

[borneanfreak]

hi. I'm going to KMC manipal this year for full time medicine course. Are there any seniors or super seniors that can give me some info about the uni? Also, I wanna know what kind of things we should bring? like adaptor, what kind of shoes etc..oh and do we get free laptop? I heard this quite many times already. and about the hostel, seriously I have no idea about it. Do we get to choose or JPA will choose for us. There are five students going to KMC manipal (medic) this year including me la. 3 girls and 2 guys.

and any info can be share about pre-departure briefing? What should we bring and what we'll get? Thanks!

[Miracle_seed]

I will be having my interview for mmmc soon. How is it like? I heard that we'll need to write an essay before that, rite? :)I have no idea, I think as a JPA scholar, as long as you pass your cutoff point, there is no such thing as "failing the interview".

hi. I'm going to KMC manipal this year for full time medicine course. Are there any seniors or super seniors that can give me some info about the uni? Also, I wanna know what kind of things we should bring? like adaptor, what kind of shoes etc..oh and do we get free laptop? I heard this quite many times already. and about the hostel, seriously I have no idea about it. Do we get to choose or JPA will choose for us. There are five students going to KMC manipal (medic) this year including me la. 3 girls and 2 guys.

and any info can be share about pre-departure briefing? What should we bring and what we'll get? Thanks!KMC Manipal has a quite decent campus compared to its counterpart in Mangalore, most of the facilities are within walking distance. Adapter you can get it in Malaysia, 3 round-headed pin type, or you can even get it in Manipal. Personally I feel that Malaysia's is of higher quality. Basically there is no strict rules regarding shoes for girls, most of the time you can wear sandals to class. Yes, you will get a free laptop, or rather it's included in your fees, since JPA actually paid for it, you can consider it "free". You can always choose your own accommodation.

Pre-departure briefing just bring whatever JPA told you, most likely you have to submit passport together with visa. You'll get 3 months allowance in form of traveler's cheque and one-time settle down allowance of about Rs.10000 in cash.

[rocky2009]

When I called jpa, the lady told me that jpa will arrange the hostel for us. She said it was 2 to a room, and that we'll be paired with another jpa scholar so we won't feel lonely... I don't know if this is a new thing introduced this year. We'll just have to wait for the briefing I guess.

Anyway like I mentioned earlier, unless the room is unbearable, I think I'll just stick with it cos it's gonna come from my allowance The single a/c room costs almost RM800 per month whereas the non a/c 2 to a room costs around RM280.

[Miracle_seed]

When I called jpa, the lady told me that jpa will arrange the hostel for us. She said it was 2 to a room, and that we'll be paired with another jpa scholar so we won't feel lonely... I don't know if this is a new thing introduced this year. We'll just have to wait for the briefing I guess.

Anyway like I mentioned earlier, unless the room is unbearable, I think I'll just stick with it cos it's gonna come from my allowance The single a/c room costs almost RM800 per month whereas the non a/c 2 to a room costs around RM280.JPA might have booked the hostel for you, but you can always approach the university and changed it if you want, since you are going to make the payment yourself when you reach. They used to "book" single AC rooms for us, but we ended up taking single AC room without AC.

There is an option where, if you want single room, you can choose to stay in New AC hostel, but without AC. The AC would still be there in your room, but it would be disconnected so basically it's not functioning. When you feel that you need AC, you can go to warden office to change it, and after paying the extra money, you will get your AC connection, though you might get some grumble from the mean chief warden. For AC room, out of about Rs.120,000 you pay, you are actually paying about Rs.84,000 per year, the rest is deposit of which you have to pay only once, and is refundable when you move out. Rs.84,000 includes hostel fees which is not refundable, and utility fees which is refundable for the non-utilised part, where you would see your utility bill on hostel notice board every month, and you have to pay when it exceeds the amount you paid in total, and if at the end there is an excess, you can get the refund. For non AC room in New AC hostel, it's about Rs.59,400 per year excluding the deposit. The same goes to double room, for the actual amount you are paying every year.

Normally utility fees paid earlier for non-AC room is not enough i.e. you might have to pay extra towards the end of your year, while AC rooms would be having in excess if you use accordingly. Utility fees of New AC hostel is pretty expensive, you will have a base amount due to the sharing of lights, lifts, and other electrical costs by all the students, and sometimes it can be as much as Rs.1000 even you didn't stay for the whole month. I'm not sure if the hostel fee has gone up now.

Anyway you can always ask to see the rooms and decide when you reach.

[lamentation]

hi

managed to appeal and am going to india for medicine. I need to do 1.5 years a-level cambridge in Kolej universiti teknologi dan pengurusan malaysia in shah Alam. I thought all india scholorship goes to mmmc ?

Pls advise. tq

[george1209]

B equals to 4 points, A 5 points, C 3 points, so 3Bs will give you 12 points. If you take Maths too, JPA will look at the best 3 subjects, however Indian universities look at Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

that mean we need to take bio,chem,physics when a-lvl in order to enter Indian universities? can we enter by taking maths instead of physics? i mean for medic course..

[jeremiahtsk]

hi

managed to appeal and am going to india for medicine. I need to do 1.5 years a-level cambridge in Kolej universiti teknologi dan pengurusan malaysia in shah Alam. I thought all india scholorship goes to mmmc ?

Pls advise. tq

Not all goes to MMC, I myself am heading to Kolej Teknologi Timur and so are many of my friends who got India, wow, thats one unique place for you..:) Gratz for your successful appeal..:))

that mean we need to take bio,chem,physics when a-lvl in order to enter Indian universities? can we enter by taking maths instead of physics? i mean for medic course..

Indian universities require Bio, Chem and Physics as core subjects, no matter whether you are taking medic or dentistry, I believe. Taking maths is only an extra subject that serves to raise your grades to enable you to continue JPA scholarship..:)

[george1209]

Not all goes to MMC, I myself am heading to Kolej Teknologi Timur and so are many of my friends who got India, wow, thats one unique place for you..:) Gratz for your successful appeal..:))



Indian universities require Bio, Chem and Physics as core subjects, no matter whether you are taking medic or dentistry, I believe. Taking maths is only an extra subject that serves to raise your grades to enable you to continue JPA scholarship..:)

oic..thanks.. then i hv to headache with my physics soon.. :cry

emm..one more question , under jpa scholar is bonded 10years to government is it? for a doctor.. does 2years housemanship and 3 years compulsory M.O include in that 10 years,which mean we only bonded extra 5 years with government ??

[jeremiahtsk]

oic..thanks.. then i hv to headache with my physics soon.. :cry

emm..one more question , under jpa scholar is bonded 10years to government is it? for a doctor.. does 2years housemanship and 3 years compulsory M.O include in that 10 years,which mean we only bonded extra 5 years with government ??

Yeap, it overlaps with the bond, so you only have to serve off 5 years..=) N yeah, I dread physics too..:))

[Miracle_seed]

hi

managed to appeal and am going to india for medicine. I need to do 1.5 years a-level cambridge in Kolej universiti teknologi dan pengurusan malaysia in shah Alam. I thought all india scholorship goes to mmmc ?

Pls advise. tqIf you get India, you will not go to MMMC because you will do your full course in India. If you get MMMC, which is a twinning programme, it should be stated in the offer. Since you get MSU, I think it is probably MMMC, since full time would normally be sent to KTT.

[george1209]

emm.. - -actually i hv lot of questions..
1.any senior study at india before? i just want to know whether are there safe ?
2.how about food at there ?
3.Does india medicine course really good ? what it's advantages besides "many dead bodies"?

thanks for helps..^^

[lamentation]

Thanks Miracle Seed .

Am also confused. My offer letter stated Negara India and am doing 1.5 years a level only

Are there anyone who got the same place like me ? Thanks

[The Myth]

emm.. - -actually i hv lot of questions..
1.any senior study at india before? i just want to know whether are there safe ?
2.how about food at there ?
3.Does india medicine course really good ? what it's advantages besides "many dead bodies"?

thanks for helps..^^

1.Miracle seeds is studying there now,while I'll go there in a month.Recently there are news about plane crush,train sabotage and bus fire in India,but I bet no place on Earth is totally safe.I don't think you'll have any personal security problem if you stay in your campus though.

2.Malaysian food is available but they are not so Malaysian,e.g. they deep fry wantan mee in oil,i'm sure you can imagine how it tastes like.Generally,the food is spicy.JPA actually gives you enough money to eat at better places like in a hotel,if you have time to travel there just for food.

3.Yes,cadavers are more easily available in India.Hearsay a secondhand set of skeleton cost around RM50 only.India is the largest medical officers exporter in the world.Most of the medical colleges,at least those that JPA send us to, are recognized by WHO.But in the end whether you'll be a good doctor,it's totally depends on yourselves and your motive to be a dr.

Correct me if I'm wrong,I'll be glad to be rectified.

P/S:I kinda don't like my own name,is there anyway to change it,Mod??
Xon: We do not allow this in order to avoid role-playing.

[navenia92]

If you get India, you will not go to MMMC because you will do your full course in India. If you get MMMC, which is a twinning programme, it should be stated in the offer. Since you get MSU, I think it is probably MMMC, since full time would normally be sent to KTT.

You mean those who are sent to ktt would be doing full 5 years in india? if so, which university would they be sent to?

[jeremiahtsk]

Thanks Miracle Seed .

Am also confused. My offer letter stated Negara India and am doing 1.5 years a level only

Are there anyone who got the same place like me ? Thanks

I'm Indian bound dentistry, but going to KTT..:) Yours sound exactly like mine except for the place to do A-levels.. Maybe KTT is full so they decided to send you to MSU instead?:huh

You mean those who are sent to ktt would be doing full 5 years in india? if so, which university would they be sent to?

I think most people going to KTT are doing complete 5 years in India, our universities will only be decided after we get our A-levels results by JPA, i think..:)

[Miracle_seed]

You mean those who are sent to ktt would be doing full 5 years in india? if so, which university would they be sent to?Normally KTT students are under full course, there is a long list of universities you might be sent to, and it would be decided by JPA after your A-Level.

[wooneelaine]

hey guys, i managed to get medicine in india too after appealing. but does anyone know anybody that may want to swap with me? i'd like twinning at International Medical University :D

[rocky2009]

Lots of places they'll send you to. Some good, some not so good. So you must be strong to accept whatever they give. This year I think it was random. So even if you get all A's it doesn't mean you'll get the best uni eg manipal, kle, mysore ...

Miracle seed, if my parents want to come to check out the place, when would be the best time. Should they come at the same time as me or maybe a few months later? I checked the rates for valley view on internet but it's very expensive, like 5 star hotel in kl. Some people said if a student books it then the rate is cheaper, is that true? Any other hotels nearby which are cheaper but clean?

Do we have lectures on Saturday as well? What time do lectures end everyday?

[El Nino9]

You mean those who are sent to ktt would be doing full 5 years in india? if so, which university would they be sent to?
The list of Universities(for medicine) that JPA will be sending students this year (2010 intake)


Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka
JJM Medical College, Davangere, Karnataka
JSS Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka
Sri Devaraj URS Medical College, Kolar, Karnataka
Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad, Maharashtra
Kasturba Medical college (mangalore and manipal campus)

hey guys, i managed to get medicine in india too after appealing. but does anyone know anybody that may want to swap with me? i'd like twinning at International Medical University :D

India is ONE OF THE BEST PLACES IN THE WORLD to STUDY MEDICINE. You should read about it and make your own research before making such statements.

[The Myth]

hey guys, i managed to get medicine in india too after appealing. but does anyone know anybody that may want to swap with me? i'd like twinning at International Medical University :D

Erm...Actually I've seen more Dr. from India than from IMU in M'sian major government hospital like HUKM.For your information,the fees for studying in University in India is even higher than IMU.My Uni KLE cost around 400k MYR compare to 350k in IMU.I'm sure you've read my previous post about India being the world largest exporter of dr. in the world.Life in India will be an experience that not everyone can have.I assure you it is going to help you to be a better dr who can endure beyond other people limitation in your medical profession later.So what's so sad about studying in India?

[topchef2]

Erm...Actually I've seen more Dr. from India than from IMU in M'sian major government hospital like HUKM.For your information,the fees for studying in University in India is even higher than IMU.My Uni KLE cost around 400k MYR compare to 350k in IMU.I'm sure you've read my previous post about India being the world largest exporter of dr. in the world.Life in India will be an experience that not everyone can have.I assure you it is going to help you to be a better dr who can endure beyond other people limitation in your medical profession later.So what's so sad about studying in India?

she stated imu twinning la..imu twinning is at
minumum 700 k and max 1 million ++.

[Miracle_seed]

hey guys, i managed to get medicine in india too after appealing. but does anyone know anybody that may want to swap with me? i'd like twinning at International Medical University :DPersonally I think this sounds impossible, as I don't think there would be anyone giving up IMU, and want India instead, most probably they would just reject the offer. Second, I guess you are asking at the wrong place, IMU-bound students are unlikely to visit this thread anyway. Anyway you can actually ask for IMU local programme and there have been successful cases, but no guarantee for that. Of course, you can always choose to reject the offer if you don't feel like taking.

Miracle seed, if my parents want to come to check out the place, when would be the best time. Should they come at the same time as me or maybe a few months later? I checked the rates for valley view on internet but it's very expensive, like 5 star hotel in kl. Some people said if a student books it then the rate is cheaper, is that true? Any other hotels nearby which are cheaper but clean?

Do we have lectures on Saturday as well? What time do lectures end everyday?If they are alright with the monsoon, of course they can come together with you, but personally I don't think it's a good time to go around during the rainy season. I think end of the year or early next year might be a good time since it isn't hot and you would be having semester holiday in December. Valley view is the most expensive hotel in Manipal, there are some decent hotels around Manipal, which aren't that expensive. I never stay in any, so I have no idea of actual condition.

You are going to MCODS or KMC? You would have classes on Saturday, I'm not sure about MCODS, but KMC normally would have half day for Saturday, and Monday to Friday classes end at 4p.m.

India is ONE OF THE BEST PLACES IN THE WORLD to STUDY MEDICINE. You should read about it and make your own research before making such statements.Everyone has their own preferences, right?

she stated imu twinning la..imu twinning is at
minumum 700 k and max 1 million ++.IMU twinning should cost more, but I feel that RM1million is a little too much, as you can already do full course in UK with RM1million?

[topchef2]

Personally I think this sounds impossible, as I don't think there would be anyone giving up IMU, and want India instead, most probably they would just reject the offer. Second, I guess you are asking at the wrong place, IMU-bound students are unlikely to visit this thread anyway. Anyway you can actually ask for IMU local programme and there have been successful cases, but no guarantee for that. Of course, you can always choose to reject the offer if you don't feel like taking.

If they are alright with the monsoon, of course they can come together with you, but personally I don't think it's a good time to go around during the rainy season. I think end of the year or early next year might be a good time since it isn't hot and you would be having semester holiday in December. Valley view is the most expensive hotel in Manipal, there are some decent hotels around Manipal, which aren't that expensive. I never stay in any, so I have no idea of actual condition.

You are going to MCODS or KMC? You would have classes on Saturday, I'm not sure about MCODS, but KMC normally would have half day for Saturday, and Monday to Friday classes end at 4p.m.

Everyone has their own preferences, right?

IMU twinning should cost more, but I feel that RM1million is a little too much, as you can already do full course in UK with RM1million?

yup dont u know..IMu twinning cost more than some UK unis..and now also if u twin to unis like melbourne etc...cos u have to do 3 years in IMU and then 4 years in australia..I dont think JPA want to sponsor this option..IMU is 2.5 and 3 years abroad(for the most part)..

so thats an additional half a year.the 3 years is for the clinical years overseas,where the fees is higher..and the 2 year is for pre clinical..the uk unis have comparable fees to that of IMU's.In fact unis like cardiff,leicester.manchester,might as well terus go to UK..

[qiqi1007]

i got India for dentistry...going to ktt for 1.5 years A level...
i got a big que:

i heard that india oni have august o sept intake that make us hav to wait for another 8 months...is it true???
it is very unfair for us since we have to spend more than 7 years for a dentistry degree......T.T
can anyone answer it???

[The Myth]

i got India for dentistry...going to ktt for 1.5 years A level...
i got a big que:

i heard that india oni have august o sept intake that make us hav to wait for another 8 months...is it true???
it is very unfair for us since we have to spend more than 7 years for a dentistry degree......T.T
can anyone answer it???

Yup,you'll have to wait for 8 months.My friends who follow the matric's path now already started 2nd year while I'll only start my 1st year 2 months later.
But the 8 months will be the only time you can enjoy and relax.You'll be sent back to KTT for Kursus Intensif India for 3 months,learning Hindi,Kannada, Tamil and some exposures to anatomy and physiology.But the course is more like for fun,there's no such thing as failing the course and you cannot fly.
Actually I was kinda sad at 1st too,but now I don't feel that way.I made full use of my holiday to travel,to learn something and to enjoy myself when my local U friends bury their heads into medical books all the time.Depends on how you see it.But what matters most now is you must past your A level...:)

[chalkamaniac]

Hey guys, my appeal got accepted too n i've been offered to do medicine in india... my preparatory course is in KTT... will i be doing all 5 yrs in india??

[george1209]

Hey guys, my appeal got accepted too n i've been offered to do medicine in india... my preparatory course is in KTT... will i be doing all 5 yrs in india??

yup..probably will be 5.5years in india..i'm also same as urs^^ hope we will be good friend there..^^:amuse

[ged]

yup..probably will be 5.5years in india..i'm also same as urs^^ hope we will be good friend there..^^:amuse

Hey,me too! :)

[chalkamaniac]

oo...nice to meet u guys... i haven;t decided to accept it yet though...i'm in such a dilemma... i'm hoping to be able to change to pidn... i really dun wanna be away from home for 5 yrs!! dats just too long...

another question : wat happens if jpa made an error in the course u wanted?? my twin sis applied for law but she gt medicine (pidn) instead...i think ged knows her... she was in PKTR too...

[rocky2009]

oo...nice to meet u guys... i haven;t decided to accept it yet though...i'm in such a dilemma... i'm hoping to be able to change to pidn... i really dun wanna be away from home for 5 yrs!! dats just too long...

another question : wat happens if jpa made an error in the course u wanted?? my twin sis applied for law but she gt medicine (pidn) instead...i think ged knows her... she was in PKTR too...

then why in the 1st place did you apply for piln? do you know how many would give eye and tooth for your place? or maybe it's because you got india and not ireland or uk or australia?

[george1209]

oo...nice to meet u guys... i haven;t decided to accept it yet though...i'm in such a dilemma... i'm hoping to be able to change to pidn... i really dun wanna be away from home for 5 yrs!! dats just too long...

another question : wat happens if jpa made an error in the course u wanted?? my twin sis applied for law but she gt medicine (pidn) instead...i think ged knows her... she was in PKTR too...

just think back twice your choice..if you really want to be a doctor , you should really know that the pros and cons of it..Be a doctor have to sacrifice a lot , not just away from home for 5 years studies..you'll away from home when you are a doctor ,sitting in the hospital ,treating your patients..
everythings have it own hardness , study in India need to learn their language which mainly a problems for me..But yet , i've given the chance to learn more..(btw, do their language same as the tamil ?- -''' )
And, you are not allowed to change to pidn/any other course since i heard from others that it stated in the contract..So, think back twice.. maybe you will found your answer soon^^..be cheers

*for your twin sis cases, i have no idea on it..maybe she should call jpa up..:)
（i just saw one case in jpa result survey thread, one recommer said his friend having same problem as your twin sis ,but his friend manage to change it ..so call up jpa~)

[chalkamaniac]

then why in the 1st place did you apply for piln? do you know how many would give eye and tooth for your place? or maybe it's because you got india and not ireland or uk or australia?

i actually applied for it coz i was hoping for d twinning prog in manipal, melaka... (i'm from there)... n dun get me wrong, i am thankful, but everyone has their own way of living, n i'm pretty attached to my family...

just think back twice your choice..if you really want to be a doctor , you should really know that the pros and cons of it..Be a doctor have to sacrifice a lot , not just away from home for 5 years studies..you'll away from home when you are a doctor ,sitting in the hospital ,treating your patients..
everythings have it own hardness , study in India need to learn their language which mainly a problems for me..But yet , i've given the chance to learn more..(btw, do their language same as the tamil ?- -''' )
And, you are not allowed to change to pidn/any other course since i heard from others that it stated in the contract..So, think back twice.. maybe you will found your answer soon^^..be cheers

*for your twin sis cases, i have no idea on it..maybe she should call jpa up..:)
（i just saw one case in jpa result survey thread, one recommer said his friend having same problem as your twin sis ,but his friend manage to change it ..so call up jpa~)

okay...thx for ur opinion...n btw, i think dat most of the students in the uni wud be able to speak basic english in india :huh... i think so... but anyway, i think diff districts have diff dialects...

okay... we've been trying to contact them but there's been no answer so far...we'll keep on trying...nice meeting u anyway...might be meeting up at KTT...:)

[george1209]

i actually applied for it coz i was hoping for d twinning prog in manipal, melaka... (i'm from there)... n dun get me wrong, i am thankful, but everyone has their own way of living, n i'm pretty attached to my family...



okay...thx for ur opinion...n btw, i think dat most of the students in the uni wud be able to speak basic english in india :huh... i think so... but anyway, i think diff districts have diff dialects...

okay... we've been trying to contact them but there's been no answer so far...we'll keep on trying...nice meeting u anyway...might be meeting up at KTT...:)


yup,most of student might speak english there, we given the chance for learning their language because we need it when we having our practical ,because most of the people there do not understand english^^:amuse

[rocky2009]

i actually applied for it coz i was hoping for d twinning prog in manipal, melaka... (i'm from there)... n dun get me wrong, i am thankful, but everyone has their own way of living, n i'm pretty attached to my family...



It's up to you I guess but in my opinion the 1st year away from your family will be the worst. 2 1/2 years in india for MMC would be pretty bad as well in your case.

Another point to consider is, as far as perception goes, an indian medical degree is more prestigious and recognised than the MMC one, correct me if I'm wrong.

Also, since you have thought of rejecting it, this means you are quite wealthy. Most students who can afford it can come back twice a year so it would not be that bad.

Miracle seed, could you kindly help me with the following :
1. Do we apply for an ATM card once we reach there? This is in case I need some extra cash from my parents. Is there a bank or ATM machine in the campus itself?
2. Is there a money changer on campus?
3. On the website they say it's compulsory to sign up with a food court. But in the offer letter I got from manipal, this is not mentioned.
4. How much does a simple meal like noodles or fried rice cost in RM?

[Miracle_seed]

IMiracle seed, could you kindly help me with the following :
1. Do we apply for an ATM card once we reach there? This is in case I need some extra cash from my parents. Is there a bank or ATM machine in the campus itself?
2. Is there a money changer on campus?
3. On the website they say it's compulsory to sign up with a food court. But in the offer letter I got from manipal, this is not mentioned.
4. How much does a simple meal like noodles or fried rice cost in RM?1. You will open bank account and it comes with ATM card, though it might need as long as 21 working days for your account to be active last time. Yes, there are many banks around the campus, as well as ATM machine, though none of them is international bank that you can find in Malaysia.
2. Yes.
3. It is not compulsory for students in Manipal campus to sign up for mess. You can eat anywhere you want.
4. A fried noodles/fried rice costs Rs.45 the cheapest and may reach up to Rs.90 in high-end restaurants. On average it would be Rs.50-70. A rice meal with chicken, egg and vegetables (mainly cabbage or beans) costs Rs.65-75 in food court, if the price remains the same now.

[rocky2009]

Some more questions (sorry, seem to ask the most questions!) :

1. how many long holiday breaks a year? when are the breaks and how many weeks for each holiday?

2. when jpa flies us to bangalore, do they also provide a connecting flight to mangalore? do we have to stay a night in bangalore? if so, we wait at the airport or they give us a hotel?

3. how do we get from mangalore to manipal?

thanks once again

[Miracle_seed]

Some more questions (sorry, seem to ask the most questions!) :

1. how many long holiday breaks a year? when are the breaks and how many weeks for each holiday?

2. when jpa flies us to bangalore, do they also provide a connecting flight to mangalore? do we have to stay a night in bangalore? if so, we wait at the airport or they give us a hotel?

3. how do we get from mangalore to manipal?

thanks once again1. To answer this question I guess I need to know if you are going to MCODS or KMC.
2. Yes, and you will stay at hotel overnight in Bangalore, the hotel and transport would be arranged by JPA, by the money would come from your own pocket, it should cost about Rs.2000.
3.University would send a bus to pick you all up from Mangalore airport.

[rocky2009]

1. To answer this question I guess I need to know if you are going to MCODS or KMC.


MCODS

But would like to know the holidays for both please.

[The Myth]

4. A fried noodles/fried rice costs Rs.45 the cheapest and may reach up to Rs.90 in high-end restaurants. On average it would be Rs.50-70. A rice meal with chicken, egg and vegetables (mainly cabbage or beans) costs Rs.65-75 in food court, if the price remains the same now.

USD 500 after minus rental and food really not that much to the extent that we can enjoy life and have a Euro trip in our break like what we've been told.
I'm not sure this'd been asked.Are we(or can we) pay the rental by installments?Can we survive if we depend solely on the money that we'll be given by JPA in the 1st few months if we aren't bringing any pocket money there,in your personal opinion?

[Miracle_seed]

MCODS

But would like to know the holidays for both please.For MCODS I'm not 100% sure, but I think you would have holidays every semester, at least till 3rd year, normally on December-January and June-July. For December it should be around 3-4 weeks, while June-July should be 4-5 weeks.

For KMC, there will be holidays every semester till 3rd semester, and once a year thereafter. All holidays are 3 weeks except 2nd semester which is 6 weeks.

[rocky2009]

For MCODS I'm not 100% sure, but I think you would have holidays every semester, at least till 3rd year, normally on December-January and June-July. For December it should be around 3-4 weeks, while June-July should be 4-5 weeks.

For KMC, there will be holidays every semester till 3rd semester, and once a year thereafter. All holidays are 3 weeks except 2nd semester which is 6 weeks.

So there are 2 semesters a year :
a. jul till dec followed by a break of 3-4 weeks
b. jan to june followed by a break of 4-5 weeks?

What do most students do during the breaks? Do they go back or visit other parts of india or study?

I'm wondering about the expenses. Already we must pay for the hotel. Do we also have to pay the whole year's hostel fees upfront? Do we need to buy books for the 1st semester? Guess what I'm asking is how much cash would we need to bring initially?

[chalkamaniac]

It's up to you I guess but in my opinion the 1st year away from your family will be the worst. 2 1/2 years in india for MMC would be pretty bad as well in your case.

Another point to consider is, as far as perception goes, an indian medical degree is more prestigious and recognised than the MMC one, correct me if I'm wrong.

Also, since you have thought of rejecting it, this means you are quite wealthy. Most students who can afford it can come back twice a year so it would not be that bad.

ok...yeah, i've been researching on the prices of air tickets...looks like i can afford coming back twice a year during school breaks (my parents always makes it seem that air tickets were RM5000 ++ :huh) thx for ur advices..i will ponder really hard on this...

[ngohhong]

hi...i got one more question... i wil going KTT soon, but can i wear jeans when doing register at there? thx for answering....

[qiqi1007]

May i know tat whether india dentistry degree is recognised worldwide???
As in when we wan further our study, other uni in UK o US will accept it without other entrance exam..
i try to search thru internet but cant get the answer....
thx ya...

[rocky2009]

hi...i got one more question... i wil going KTT soon, but can i wear jeans when doing register at there? thx for answering....

Most of us went in formal attire. Although maybe you could wear jeans, don't think there's any rule.

As for Indian dentistry degree recognised worldwide, depends on the uni you get. Some are, some are not. If you are under jpa, they randomly pick the uni for you.

[qiqi1007]

As for Indian dentistry degree recognised worldwide, depends on the uni you get. Some are, some are not. If you are under jpa, they randomly pick the uni for you.[/QUOTE]

so how can we know whether the uni tat jpa give is recognised...
any list???

[rocky2009]

so how can we know whether the uni tat jpa give is recognised...
any list???

All unis under jpa are recognised by malaysia. But not all are recognised worldwide. Even MMC is not recognised worldwide.

The list changes from year to year. This year there are 2 new unis for dentistry, if I'm not mistaken. And they took out Salem last year.

If you accept jpa's offer, you have to go to whichever uni they give. You cannot appeal to change uni.

[Miracle_seed]

So there are 2 semesters a year :
a. jul till dec followed by a break of 3-4 weeks
b. jan to june followed by a break of 4-5 weeks?

What do most students do during the breaks? Do they go back or visit other parts of india or study?

I'm wondering about the expenses. Already we must pay for the hotel. Do we also have to pay the whole year's hostel fees upfront? Do we need to buy books for the 1st semester? Guess what I'm asking is how much cash would we need to bring initially?It depends, some students want to go home, while some stay back and travel around India, but definitely not study.

By rule we should pay all the hostel fee in one time, however last time JPA managed to ask for exception from university, that we paid half of it first, and then did the remaining payment after our second allowance were banked in around October. You can ask JPA officer regarding this, they might be able to help you all to make a request regarding this.

Of course you need to buy books, which should cost around Rs.4000-5000, depending on how many books you buy. Also, for dental students you need to buy some instruments/carving materials, but I'm not sure about the cost. You can make an estimation yourself, that you should have sufficient money to pay the hostel fees, buy some necessities, books, and expenditure on food at least for one month, till your account is active and your parents be able to transfer money if you are running out of money. Of course this just happens in first 3 months as you have to pay a lump sum of one-year hostel fees with 3-month allowance, thereafter allowance would be enough to cover your expenses.

[El Nino9]

What vaccines must we take before heading to India? (just to confirm again)

[Miracle_seed]

What vaccines must we take before heading to India? (just to confirm again)
Hepatitis and typhoid recommended.

[rocky2009]

On my list of things to bring to india (other than clothes) :
umbrella
clothes hangers
laundry detergent
body shampoo
shampoo
shaving foam
razor blades
maggi mee
oats
nescafe 3 in 1
milo 3 in 1

Anything above I should not be bringing (cos can buy there easily) or any other things I should be bringing?

[topchef2]

USD 500 after minus rental and food really not that much to the extent that we can enjoy life and have a Euro trip in our break like what we've been told.
I'm not sure this'd been asked.Are we(or can we) pay the rental by installments?Can we survive if we depend solely on the money that we'll be given by JPA in the 1st few months if we aren't bringing any pocket money there,in your personal opinion?

wow that is approximately 1600 rm..not enough?what ab out the self sponsored students?I think most of them live on a budget of less than 1000 right..india is so expensive might as well go to UK.. or IMu twinning and get a more recognized qualification..why is JPA so silly.

[Miracle_seed]

USD 500 after minus rental and food really not that much to the extent that we can enjoy life and have a Euro trip in our break like what we've been told.
I'm not sure this'd been asked.Are we(or can we) pay the rental by installments?Can we survive if we depend solely on the money that we'll be given by JPA in the 1st few months if we aren't bringing any pocket money there,in your personal opinion?I'm not sure how much your hostel costs, I think it largely depends on your hostel fees, whether you can pay in installment, it's better to consult your seniors since I'm not clear about things over there. To be enough, your USD 1500 should be able to cover your hostel fees, food expenditure for 3 months, necessities and books.

On my list of things to bring to india (other than clothes) :
umbrella
clothes hangers
laundry detergent
body shampoo
shampoo
shaving foam
razor blades
maggi mee
oats
nescafe 3 in 1
milo 3 in 1

Anything above I should not be bringing (cos can buy there easily) or any other things I should be bringing?Basically, instant noodles and drinks are the ones to bring from Malaysia, as I'm quite sure most Malaysians don't like those in India, perhaps you should bring enough till you have your supply from Malaysia. Others are quite optional, not very necessary since you can get it here just that things might be more expensive than Malaysia's, you can bring if your luggage can accommodate and the weight allows. I'm not very sure about shaving foam and razor blades. Toilet papers are expensive and of different quality in India, so you might want to bring from Malaysia.

[The Myth]

wow that is approximately 1600 rm..not enough?what ab out the self sponsored students?I think most of them live on a budget of less than 1000 right..india is so expensive might as well go to UK.. or IMu twinning and get a more recognized qualification..why is JPA so silly.

Uk/US doctors are good at theory,India's good at practical.Tropical diseases in India are more similar to those in Malaysia.That's what we've been told.500 USD is definitely enough for basic needs,just that we were foretold by our seniors that JPA will give us enough money to do this to do that,and the stark realization about what we can do with the money disappoints me a little bit.:notrust

[Miracle_seed]

BTW, Miracle seed, how exactly are the double and triple boys hostels at manipal (Nehru Block A)? Would you say they are better or worse than KTT? What type of room are you staying in? Thanks for all your help.I just checked with my friends, it seems now first year students would stay in Nehru, just different block from seniors and would move to senior block in second year. From what I heard condition of Nehru is better than RT.

[rocky2009]

Thanks for the info.

Can medic and dental students share a room? My friend who's in KMC will be coming 1 week later than me. Would I be able to book a room for both of us? Or would the hostel allocate? If the hostel allocates, can we later do a mutual swap?

[Miracle_seed]

Thanks for the info.

Can medic and dental students share a room? My friend who's in KMC will be coming 1 week later than me. Would I be able to book a room for both of us? Or would the hostel allocate? If the hostel allocates, can we later do a mutual swap?I asked my friend about this and he said BDS students would be staying in RT it seems, only KMC MBBS students and MMMC juniors would be staying in Nehru. Sorry I didn't ask clearly last time. However I think I saw BDS student coming out from Nehru last year, so I'm also not sure if this is newly implemented. Perhaps you can approach the university and ask about this.

[rocky2009]

After the pre-departure briefing by jpa, I need help please !!!!

1. How much Rs we need to open new account in India? JPA says Rs50,000 but some seniors say Rs1000 is enough.

2. In the Manipal Uni offer letter, it says it only accepts demand draft in Indian Rupees for hostel. So we have to convert some of the travellers cheques (which was given to us in USD) to make the demand draft?

3. In the Uni letter they say we have to pay Rs17,000 per year as mess charges. Is this compulsory? And if so, should this be in the form of demand draft or can pay cash? Is the mess food prepared at the hostel itself (we have been allocated Nehru Block A) or can we eat at any food court?

[Miracle_seed]

After the pre-departure briefing by jpa, I need help please !!!!

1. How much Rs we need to open new account in India? JPA says Rs50,000 but some seniors say Rs1000 is enough.

2. In the Manipal Uni offer letter, it says it only accepts demand draft in Indian Rupees for hostel. So we have to convert some of the travellers cheques (which was given to us in USD) to make the demand draft?

3. In the Uni letter they say we have to pay Rs17,000 per year as mess charges. Is this compulsory? And if so, should this be in the form of demand draft or can pay cash? Is the mess food prepared at the hostel itself (we have been allocated Nehru Block A) or can we eat at any food court?1. Last time if I remember correctly we just need Rs.1000 or Rs.500 to open a new account. However I went to bank today so I asked the officer, he said Rs.5000, so it's probably that. I don't think you need Rs.50000, that's way too much.

2. Last time we actually paid by cash or cheque. There would be a cheque book that comes with your new account, or if you need to pay earlier before your account is activated, you can pay by cash, university finance office will give you a cash slip and you just pay in the bank. I'm not sure if it's still the same now.

3. Mess is not compulsory in Manipal campus, but Mangalore is compulsory I heard, it probably still holds true now. Personally I think it's better not to join mess, so that you can have freedom choosing your own food. Plus, you can have pay-per-meal at mess in food court in case you want to try it, though it's already not any cheaper nowadays. Mess is not situated in hostel, it's located in food court.

[limitedsanity]

Thanks in advance to whoever answering my questions below =)
I'll be coming to MCODS Manipal soon.

1. Do we need to pay a lump sum for the hostel fees? Or we can pay the fees in form of installment?

2. How long does it take for the bank account to be activated?

3. How long would it take for money to arrive from malaysia to bank account in india via international transfer?

Thx again. =)

[borneanfreak]

I'm going to KMC Manipal. wanna ask:

1. How are we going to the uni from mangalore airport? will there be a JPA officer following us or we'll be on our own?

2. If I don't wanna pay for the mess, is it easy to find other food around the campus?

3. Is it REALLY necessary to book the hostel in advance? so far mostly male stdnts going to manipal booked their hostel i heard.

Thank you.

[Miracle_seed]

Thanks in advance to whoever answering my questions below =)
I'll be coming to MCODS Manipal soon.

1. Do we need to pay a lump sum for the hostel fees? Or we can pay the fees in form of installment?

2. How long does it take for the bank account to be activated?

3. How long would it take for money to arrive from malaysia to bank account in india via international transfer?

Thx again. =)1. I quote my old reply here:By rule we should pay all the hostel fee in one time, however last time JPA managed to ask for exception from university, that we paid half of it first, and then did the remaining payment after our second allowance were banked in around October. You can ask JPA officer regarding this, they might be able to help you all to make a request regarding this.

2. Last time it took about 21 working days. It might differ from bank to bank.
3. I have never used this, but it shouldn't taken too long, I heard it would be within 2-3 days.

I'm going to KMC Manipal. wanna ask:

1. How are we going to the uni from mangalore airport? will there be a JPA officer following us or we'll be on our own?

2. If I don't wanna pay for the mess, is it easy to find other food around the campus?

3. Is it REALLY necessary to book the hostel in advance? so far mostly male stdnts going to manipal booked their hostel i heard.

Thank you.1. University should send a bus to pick you all up from Mangalore airport to Manipal. JPA officer just send you off at KLIA. However, since there is a JPA officer in India, I'm not sure if he is going to take you guys at Bangalore, because he is stationed in Chennai.

2. It is better not to take mess food, there are lots of food around Manipal which would definitely suit Malaysian taste more.

3.I think if you do not make any booking, you would be given 'default' hostel. Perhaps booking is only required when you want to make a change, though usually expensive hostel is never full, however I have heard that Chandrashekar is quite sorted after, I'm not very clear about this though.

[paigelove]

Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone know about the fees structure for BDS course at KLE Belgaum? Also, was any student required to make a "donation" to the uni? If there was, may I know the amount? I think my agent is charging us too much. Thanks.

[george1209]

Today i got inform from jpa officer that i will going to MMMC for full time course.. but in india have MMMC ?? or it mean i going to kasturba medical college ,manipal since it is a sister college of MMMC ??? the jpa officer said this is 1st time jpa make full time for their scolar...help...

[Miracle_seed]

Today i got inform from jpa officer that i will going to MMMC for full time course.. but in india have MMMC ?? or it mean i going to kasturba medical college ,manipal since it is a sister college of MMMC ??? the jpa officer said this is 1st time jpa make full time for their scolar...help...MMMC has 2 campuses, in Manipal and Malacca. Kasturba Medical College is another college under same university, so if you are MMMC-bound, then it is not KMC. MMMC would be starting a full-time course this September if not mistaken, previously they were just doing twinning programme, so I can say till now there is little known about this course till people have enrolled in.

[george1209]

oic.... thanks my super senior... haha..any more information about that?? today the jpa officer told us many of my friends so happy.. but , i wondering i should be happy or ???

[chalkamaniac]

yeah...i'm in dat mmmc extension programme batch too... dun worrylah, manipal is known for it's reputation... so u dun have to doubt it's quality of education... i'm jz bummed dat they couldn't have gave us twinning instead of all 5 yrs there >.<

[superfluosO]

what u guys mean..?its melaka manipal but all 5 years in manipal?is there such a thing?something new?

[Miracle_seed]

what u guys mean..?its melaka manipal but all 5 years in manipal?is there such a thing?something new?First batch starts in this September.

[superfluosO]

wow isnt this going to be costly for jpa?is it open for jpa students only?fuh..i dont understand why they want to send to india when spend a bit more can go uk already..and the students will be happier in fact..hahahah.well nt all but many will be happier.it makes no sense they send students the chezch and poland as well when the cost is more than PMC and imu twinnin.

[Miracle_seed]

wow isnt this going to be costly for jpa?is it open for jpa students only?fuh..i dont understand why they want to send to india when spend a bit more can go uk already..and the students will be happier in fact..hahahah.well nt all but many will be happier.it makes no sense they send students the chezch and poland as well when the cost is more than PMC and imu twinnin.I would love to know the cost of medical course in UK.

[superfluosO]

between 650(cheapest) to 750k on average-super expensive ucl and imperial probably > 1million but not many students qualify for med in these two unis in the first place.

[music_freak28]

First batch starts in this September.

Is this optional? Because if all students were to study full 5 years in India, what will happen to the Melaka campus?

[Miracle_seed]

between 650(cheapest) to 750k on average-super expensive ucl and imperial probably > 1million but not many students qualify for med in these two unis in the first place.This is just tuition fee or it includes living expenses?

Is this optional? Because if all students were to study full 5 years in India, what will happen to the Melaka campus?I think this is a separate course under same college.