Why Should You Consider the AMC Exam?
Imagine spending 8-10 years of your life studying medicine, spending tens of lakhs of rupees there, only to earn peanuts in comparison once you start practising.
For this reason, many Indian Medical Graduates are turning to countries like Australia to pursue their career in medicine.
The AMC Exam is the eligibility test you need to clear to register as a doctor in Australia.
You can read in detail about the Australian Medical Council exam on our blog, where we break down everything about the exam.
The total cost of the AMC Exam is lower than the cost of a PG degree and gets you much higher returns.
Total Cost of the AMC Exam: An overview
Let us break down the AMC exam fees in INR.
The AMC exam consists of two main parts:
AMC CAT MCQ Exam- This is also called the AMC Exam 1 or AMC Part 1.
AMC Clinical Exam- Also known as AMC Part 2, or AMC Exam 2.
Work-Based Assessment: It is an alternative to the AMC Part 2 exam.
We will go through the costs of these exams one by one.
Also Read: AMC Exam Eligibility Criteria
AMC Part 1 Exam Fees in Indian Rupees
Operation | Fees (AUD) | Fees (INR)* | Fees (USD)* |
Portfolio Application Fees (Inclusive of 1 qualification) | $642 | 35,117 | $411 |
Addition qualification (per qualification) | $107 | 5852 | $68 |
AMC CAT MCQ | $2920 | 1,59,695 | $1869 |
* Subject to change as per currency exchange rate. Please check before payment.
AMC Part 2 Exam Fees in Indian Rupees
The AMC Exam: Clinical Exam Fees in India will be in addition to what you’ll pay as the AMC part 1 exam fees.
Operation | Fees (AUD) | Fees (INR)* | Fees (USD)* |
Online Clinical Exam | $4391 | 2,40,144 | $2810 |
In-person Clinical Exam | $3991 | 2,18,268 | $2554 |
Appeal for Application (Inclusive of 1 station) | $910 | 49,777 | $582 |
Appeal for the addition of more stations (Fee per station) | $235 | 12,855 | $150 |
*Subject to change as per currency exchange rate. Please check before payment.
Work-Based Assessments Fees in Indian Rupees
Operation | Fees (AUD) | Fees (INR)* | Fees (USD)* |
Workplace-Based Assessment | $1070 | 58,518 | $685 |
* Subject to change as per currency exchange rate. Please check before payment.
Also Read: AMC Exam Syllabus
Additional Costs to Keep in Mind
English Language Proficiency Test: This is a requirement of the Medical Council of Australia, and if you’re sitting for your AMC Clinical Exam. You can take any of the internationally recognised English language exams for this.
| Exam | Fees (AUD) | Fees (INR)* |
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | $445 | 18,000 |
Occupational English Test (OET) | $587 | 33,000 |
Pearson Test of English (PTE) | $475 | 18,000 |
TOEFL-iBT | $437 | 16,900 |
*Subject to change. Please check before payment.
Travel to Exam Centre: This will vary depending on your closest exam centre.
Preparatory Resources: This is an optional cost, but can be extremely beneficial for your preparation. It may cost you anywhere between 25,000- 1,00,000 INR.
The total cost of the AMC exam will vary if you go for the WBA program. If we break down the base cost for the routes, we can see that the WBA costs much less.
Exam | Fees (AUD) | Fees (INR)* |
AMC Exam 1+ AMC Exam 2+ English Language | $9630 | 5,11,000 |
AMC Exam 1+ WBA+ English Language | $5170 | 2,79,000 |
*Subject to change. Please check before payment.
But what you gain in money, you invest in time in WBA, as it is a 6-12 month commitment, compared to the Clinical exam, which lasts only one day.
AMC Exam Fees in INR vs Cost of MD in India
If we compare the AMC exam fees in India and the average cost of a PG degree, you’ll be surprised that the AMC exam will cost you less!
Even if we take additional costs into account, the AMC exam cost (exams 1 and 2) can go up to 6-7 lakhs, while the average cost of PG in India is around 10-12 lakhs.
The returns are also greater when clearing the AMC exam.
Being informed of your choices will help you prepare better for your future in the medical field. Should you choose to take the AMC exam, consider the
AMC Exam Preparation Course as your first step in your preparation! And if you simply need a little guidance, our team at Academically will be more than happy to help you.
