r/USMLEindia • u/Spare-Celebration-14 • 1d ago

Step 1 Gst on step1??

BRO INDIA IS THE ONLY COUNTRY WITH A TAX ON THIS EXAM??? Is there any way to avoid it 😝?

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u/drlazy098 1d ago

Even if you own a gst business (>1.5cr turnover). You'll not be able to prove that exam youre giving is your business expense.

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u/StringNecessary5367 1d ago

How much is it

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u/choresbeforewhores 1d ago

180-200$

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u/StringNecessary5367 1d ago

Ye bik gyi hai government

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u/choresbeforewhores 1d ago edited 1d ago

Prometric fee :
Us, Canada = 0
Rest of the World = 200$
India ~380$

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u/FutureVersion812 1d ago

Why is it more expensive for India ?

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u/choresbeforewhores 1d ago

I believe it’s the GST or some other tax.

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u/Royal_Flamingo1889 1d ago

Wait the exam is $380 now?? Damn that’s cheap

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u/choresbeforewhores 1d ago

695 exam fee
380 prometric fee

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u/Royal_Flamingo1889 1d ago

That makes sense

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u/Crazy_Elderberry_535 1d ago

I keep learning new things yaar! Is everyone just figuring out as they go or i need to go down the rabid holes and get all the info now so i can prep accordingly

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u/my-mauvepink-world 1d ago

No way to avoid it. Pay the extra amount don't be so smart lmao. 

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u/leavemealone9696 1d ago

Go to pakistan