Vijaya Raghavan
Director of Admissions at Aieraa Overseas Studies, writing practical MBBS in Vietnam guidance for Indian students and parents.
Director of Admissions
Admissions experience, explained plainly
Vijaya Raghavan is the Director of Admissions at Aieraa Overseas Studies, supporting Indian students and families with Vietnam medical-university shortlists, eligibility, fees, documentation and the practical steps from admission to arrival.
His articles focus on the questions families need answered before they shortlist a university: total fees, eligibility, documentation, hostel arrangements, clinical training, recognition context and the practical realities of living abroad. The information is intended to help families ask better questions and verify changing details with the relevant university and regulator.
Articles by Vijaya Raghavan
MBBS in Vietnam guides for Indian families
MBBS in Vietnam vs South Korea 2026: A Parent Decision Guide for Indian Students
Vietnam and South Korea are not interchangeable MBBS destinations. This parent-focused comparison explains course length, language, admissions, cost questions, visa planning, clinical training and Indian recognition due diligence.
MBBS in Vietnam Admission Timeline 2026: Eligibility, NEET and What to Do Each Month
A practical month-by-month plan for Indian students applying to MBBS in Vietnam, including Class 12 marks, NEET rules, documents, offer letters, fees, visa preparation and arrival checks.
MBBS in Vietnam vs Indonesia 2026: A Parent's Decision Guide
Vietnam and Indonesia can both appear attractive in Southeast Asia, but the exact medical programme, language of clinical work, admissions test, total cost and licensing checks matter more than the country label.
MBBS in Vietnam 2026: Fee Payment, Offer Letter and Refund Checklist
Before transferring money for MBBS in Vietnam, verify the university offer, fee inclusions, payment account, refund terms, hostel conditions and NMC-related documents in writing.
MBBS in Vietnam vs Sri Lanka 2026: A Parent Decision Guide
A practical comparison for Indian families weighing Vietnam and Sri Lanka by admission route, cost evidence, teaching language, clinical training, recognition, distance and India-side licensing.
MBBS in Vietnam in English 2026: How to Verify Teaching and Clinical Language
An evidence-led checklist for Indian students to verify English-medium teaching, Vietnamese patient communication, fees, NEET, clinical training and recognition before paying a Vietnam medical university.
MBBS in Vietnam vs Turkey 2026: A Parent Decision Guide
Vietnam and Turkey both offer six-year medical routes, but parents should compare the exact university, admission exam, language of clinical training, total cost, recognition and India-side licensing evidence.
MBBS in Vietnam Application Documents 2026: Indian Student Checklist
A document-by-document checklist for Indian students applying to MBBS in Vietnam, including marksheets, passport, NEET, English-medium proof, medical fitness, translations and pre-payment checks.
MBBS in Vietnam vs China 2026: A Parent's Decision Guide for Indian Students
Vietnam and China can look similar on tuition and distance, but the important differences are university selection, English-medium proof, clinical language, visa process and NMC due diligence.
MBBS in Vietnam Cost of Living 2026: Hostel, Food and Monthly Budget for Indian Students
Tuition is only one part of the Vietnam MBBS budget. This practical 2026 guide explains hostel, food, transport, insurance, documents and a sensible monthly planning range for Indian families.
MBBS in Vietnam vs Egypt 2026: A Parent Decision Guide for Indian Students
Compare Vietnam and Egypt for Indian MBBS aspirants by admission route, cost structure, English and clinical communication, recognition checks, living environment and licensing due diligence.
MBBS in Vietnam Student Visa 2026: Arrival and Residence Checklist for Indian Students
A practical visa and arrival checklist for Indian students joining MBBS in Vietnam, covering the e-visa starting point, university sponsorship, documents, temporary residence and common mistakes.
MBBS in Vietnam vs Malaysia 2026: A Parent Decision Guide
Compare Vietnam and Malaysia for Indian MBBS aspirants by tuition budgeting, admission, English-medium study, clinical training, recognition checks, student pass steps and family support.
Dong A University MBBS 2026: Fees, Eligibility and Admission Guide
A practical 2026 guide to Dong A University's international Doctor of Medicine programme for Indian students, covering fees, eligibility, NEET, English-medium study, clinical checks and hostel questions.
MBBS in Vietnam vs Nepal 2026: A Parent Decision Guide for Indian Students
Compare Vietnam and Nepal for MBBS by admission route, fees, course structure, language, clinical training, living arrangements and NMC verification.
Buon Ma Thuot Medical University MBBS 2026: Fees, Eligibility and Clinical Due Diligence
A practical 2026 guide to Buon Ma Thuot Medical University for Indian students, covering indicative fees, eligibility, NEET, clinical training, hostel questions and NMC checks.
MBBS in Vietnam vs Kyrgyzstan 2026: A Parent Decision Guide for Indian Students
Compare Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan by course structure, fee budgeting, language, admission, clinical training, climate, residence and NMC verification before choosing a university.
Cuu Long University MBBS Fees and Eligibility 2026: A Verification Guide for Indian Students
A practical guide to Cuu Long University in Vinh Long covering the six-year medical programme, indicative fees, eligibility, NEET, clinical training, accommodation and NMC due diligence.
Phan Chau Trinh University MBBS Fees and Eligibility 2026: What Indian Students Should Verify
A practical PCTU guide for Indian students covering the official 2026 fee notice, eligibility questions, English-medium study, clinical training, dormitory costs and NMC due diligence.
MBBS in Vietnam vs Bangladesh 2026: A Parent Decision Guide for Indian Students
Vietnam and Bangladesh can look similar on a shortlist, but course length, language, admission authority, clinical training and India-side verification need a careful side-by-side review.
MBBS in Vietnam vs Uzbekistan: A Parent Decision Guide for Indian Students in 2026
A measured Vietnam-versus-Uzbekistan comparison for parents, covering cost, language, admission, recognition checks, clinical training, climate, visas and student support.
Dai Nam University MBBS Fees and Eligibility 2026: A Practical Guide for Indian Students
A university-specific guide to Dai Nam University's six-year medical programme, tuition, NEET requirement, English-medium study, documents and NMC due diligence.
University of Health Sciences VNU HCM MBBS 2026: Fees, Eligibility and Recognition Checks
A practical guide for Indian students and parents assessing the University of Health Sciences under Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, including fees, Class 12 eligibility, NEET, clinical training, hostel and NMC checks.
MBBS in Vietnam vs Kazakhstan 2026: A Parent’s Decision Guide for Indian Students
Vietnam and Kazakhstan can both appear on an Indian family’s MBBS-abroad shortlist, but the course structure, climate, language, fee evidence, clinical pathway and licensing checks are different.
MBBS in Vietnam vs Philippines 2026: A Parent’s Decision Guide for Indian Students
Vietnam and the Philippines are both Asian study destinations, but the admission structure, medical degree format, licensing route and cost evidence are different. Use this parent checklist before choosing.
Can Tho University MBBS 2026: Fees, Eligibility and Recognition Checks for Indian Students
A practical CTUMP guide for Indian families covering the current partner fee schedule, Class 12 criteria, NEET position, clinical training questions, hostel due diligence and the NMC checks to complete before payment.
MBBS in Vietnam vs Russia 2026: A Parent's Decision Guide for Indian Students
Vietnam and Russia can both appear affordable on an MBBS-abroad shortlist. Compare cost, climate, language, clinical due diligence, student support and the India licensing reality before choosing.
MBBS in Vietnam Clinical Training and Internship: What Indian Students Must Verify in 2026
A medical degree is more than classroom teaching. Learn how clinical postings, hospital affiliations, internship and India's licensing pathway fit together before choosing an MBBS university in Vietnam.
MBBS in Vietnam vs Georgia: A Parent’s Decision Checklist for 2026
Vietnam and Georgia can both look attractive on paper. This parent-focused comparison explains how to test cost, recognition, clinical training, safety and student support before choosing.
MBBS in Vietnam Hostel, Living Costs and Student Life: A Practical 2026 Guide
A practical guide for Indian families on hostel options, everyday costs, food, safety, support and student life during MBBS in Vietnam.
MBBS in Vietnam for Indian Students 2026: Fees, Eligibility and the Real Admission Process
A decision-first guide to studying medicine in Vietnam: which students qualify, what six years cost, how NEET actually works, and what to verify before paying any fee.
Can You Study MBBS in Vietnam Without NEET? The 2026 University-Wise Answer
NEET is not a blanket yes-or-no rule for MBBS in Vietnam. Here is where it is required at admission, where it is not, and why the later licensing pathway is a separate question.
Best Medical Universities in Vietnam for Indian Students: How to Choose in 2026
There is no single best university for every student. Compare government versus private institutions, admission thresholds, total cost and the support model before choosing an MBBS university in Vietnam.
Is MBBS from Vietnam Valid in India? NMC, WHO and MOET, Explained Plainly
Since 2021 the NMC doesn't 'recognise' foreign universities individually — here's exactly what it does instead, and where Vietnam's partner universities stand against it.
MBBS in Vietnam vs Russia, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan: How 2026 Actually Breaks Down
Vietnam isn't the cheapest option on this list — but cost alone misses the safety, climate and community trade-offs each alternative actually carries.
MBBS in Vietnam Admission Process: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
From the first counselling call to landing in Vietnam — the seven-step timeline, how long each stage actually takes, and what happens once the student arrives.
MBBS in Vietnam Eligibility Criteria 2026: NEET, Marks and Age Requirements
Each of the seven partner universities sets its own Class 12 admission bar — and one university requires NEET at the point of admission, not just later. Here's exactly what applies where.
MBBS in Vietnam Fee Structure 2026: Complete University-Wise Breakdown
Year-by-year tuition, hostel ranges and 6-year total cost for all seven partner universities, with a plain explanation of what's actually included in that total.
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