India, Nov. 3 -- Clinical exposure, faculty guidance, hospital facilities and affordability should matter as much as a college's reputation when selecting an MBBS seat, says Kadwin Pillai, Director of Transworld Educare and Chairman of Kings International Medical Academy. In an interview with Tehelka, he discusses the common mistakes students make during medical admissions and the factors families should consider before choosing a college in India or abroad.

Every year, students and parents focus heavily on NEET ranks and college cut-offs. What is the biggest mistake they make when choosing an MBBS college, and how can they avoid it?

One common mistake is becoming fixated on a particular college and making every decision around securing...