Certainly, studying MBBS in China at Capital Medical University (CMU) is highly recommended for Indian students who have qualified the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Founded in 1960, the university is situated in Beijing and is one of the best medical universities in China, being ranked 46th in the country and 1697th worldwide. The institution provides the English medium of study for MBBS course, good clinical exposure via 14 affiliated hospitals and 6,000 beds in the city of Beijing, and recognition by the NMC and WHO. Having more than 150 Indian students at present, the pass rate of the students in the FMGE exam is close to 70%.

Located in Fengtai District, China’s capital city, Beijing, is Capital Medical University. Its exact location is at No. 10 Xitoutiao, Youanmenwai, Fengtai District, Beijing 100069. Beijing is a metropolitan city that is quite accessible due to its good transport network. Students enjoy their lives in the city as it is quite culturally-rich while still providing an affordable lifestyle in terms of food, lodging, and leisure activities.

The duration of the MBBS course at Capital Medical University is six years overall, which includes five years of medical studies along with one year of mandatory clinical internship. The academic part of the MBBS course has a framework of nine semesters, in which there are six semesters of basic medical subjects and three semesters of clinical medical subjects. The internship usually takes place at the hospital associated with the university in Beijing; however, students have the choice to do their internship in India after getting a temporary MBBS certificate from NMC.

Yes, Capital Medical University enjoys recognition by some key institutions. These include its recognition by the Ministry of Education of China (MOE), recognition by the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India, WHO Recognition, and World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) listing. Other institutions include its listing with FAIMER & ECFMG. Its graduates are allowed to write FMGE/NExT in India and USMLE/PLAB exams internationally. The university also enjoys accreditation by Beijing Municipal Commission of Education. Students are advised to check the current status of recognition before joining.

Yes, NEET eligibility is compulsory for Indian candidates desiring to pursue an MBBS course from Capital Medical University followed by taking up examinations like FMGE or NExT for their licensure in India. The NEET eligibility certificate is needed among the essential admission documents. In addition, candidates need to have a 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as major subjects, along with an overall percentage of 50% marks in PCB and should be 17 years old on the date of application.

Capital Medical University’s MBBS course is taught completely in English, which means that if one's previous education has been in English, one would not be required to take the IELTS/TOEFL test. The reason is that, apart from English instruction, students also have to learn Mandarin Chinese, which is the basic language in China according to the Ministry of Education in China. It becomes quite handy while on clinical rotations because it helps to interact with local patients in Beijing's hospitals.

The fees of MBBS at Capital Medical University are considerably cheaper compared to the fees of private medical colleges of India. The total amount of fee to be paid for the whole duration of the course is ₹24,00,000 to ₹26,40,000 per student from India. The accommodation cost on campus is approximately 160–250 USD per month and the cost of food comes to be 1,200 USD per annum. The university provides different scholarships for foreign students.