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Lincoln American University: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for admission to Lincoln American University are designed to identify motivated and academically prepared students who aspire to excel in a medical career.

  • The candidate must be at least 17 years old on or before 31st December of the admission year.
  • For example, students applying for the 2022 intake must be born on or before 31st December 2005.
  • Must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually in 12th standard (or equivalent).
  • Must secure at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) for general category students.

Important Note For All The Students Enrolled/Enrolling After 18th November 2021

For Indian Students

The entire five-year course shall be conducted at Guyana on the University campus which includes one year of preclinical sciences, two years of Paraclinical sciences, and two years of clinical sciences program inclusive of clinical rotations in our affiliated hospitals at Guyana viz Georgetown Public Hospital and St Joseph Mercy Hospital.

The Indian students also have an option to undergo an observation practice at Max Healthcare, during their vacations/semester breaks to gain the relevant competencies and familiarize themselves with the disease profile and the healthcare delivery system prevalent in India.

The eligibility criteria for students to travel to Guyana to pursue their medical education remains unchanged viz, NEET qualification is mandatory and eligibility criteria for NEET have to be fulfilled as laid down by competent authorities from time to time. This is essential for all students who wish to return to India and be eligible to appear for the FMGE/ NEXT Examination.

For International Students

The eligibility criteria for the International students enrolling/enrolled at the Lincoln American University, School of Medicine, remains unchanged and is subject to the Medical Council of their respective country.

If the parent Medical Council of their country approves, the students can avail the benefit of undergoing clinical rotation in the leading hospitals of Nepal, India, the USA, etc.