Every year, lakhs of students will appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) conducted by the NTA. The students' main aim is to crack NEET with a good score and get admission to their desired career as doctors. But due to high competition in India, many students are not able to get admission through NEET and are killing their dream of becoming a doctor. But in reality, students still have a chance of becoming doctors by choosing MBBS admission abroad or in other countries.
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As there are limited seats in Indian universities and colleges, students with low NEET scores are not able to get admission to MBBS. Now, in this article, we will see “What are the top countries that are offering admission to MBBS with a low NEET score? ”.
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The lower score in NEET 2026 is not the end of a medical career or the medical field. He/she still has a chance to complete their medical career by choosing the top university in a foreign country. The table below shows a few top countries that are offering admission to MBBS with low NEET scores.
Country | Highlights |
Uzbekistan | Affordable living and a safe environment for students pursuing MBBS. This country has a strict curriculum aligned with NMC’s. Samarkand State Medical University is one of the top universities in this country. |
Kazakhstan | This country built a unique reputation by offering 5 years MBBS programme in a top university. Kazakh National Medical University offers innovative technology and has a high FMGE passing ratio |
Kyrgyzstan | It has the cheapest cost of living compared to other countries located in Central Asia and has admitted many students from northern states in India. |
Georgia | Despite the high cost of living and European standards, the university-like Tbilisi State Medical University offers quality education to South Asian standards |
Russia | Russia has always been the first option for medical students to complete their careers. As the Russian government offers more subsidies for international students. |
Candidates who score less in NEET and want to apply to colleges or universities abroad need to follow the NMC guidelines. Check the description below to learn more about the NMC eligibility criteria.
Candidates are required to qualify for the NEET UG exam with a valid score.
The age of candidates must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31, 2025.
A minimum of 50% marks is required to score well in their academics.
The universities abroad must be listed in the NMC-approved schedule.
The student is required to complete a one-year apprenticeship in India or abroad.
He or she needs to clear the NEXT (National Exit Test) to practise in India.
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As we all know compare other Central Asian countries, Kyrgyzstan is the cheapest country for completing a career in the medical field. Generally, the MBBS fees in Kyrgyzstan range between 15 and 28 lakhs, and these fees include accommodation and food. Many of the Indian students in Kyrgyzstan have their first option to complete MBBS. And also, they don't collect any donation fees, and no IELTS/TOEFL entrance exam is required. Interested candidates can check a few top colleges offering MBBS in Kyrgyzstan.
A few top colleges/universities in Kyrgyzstan
Syrdariya University
Osh State University
Kyrgyz State Medical Academy (KSMA)
International School of Medicine (ISM)
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Before applying for any university, candidates must meet the mandatory requirements set by India’s National Medical Commission (NMC). So that when you return to your home country, your degree is considered legal. To facilitate Indian students, here are the steps of the application process mentioned below.
Step 1: Shortlist of Countries & Universities
Students need to first select the preferred country they want to go to pursue their career and then choose the best and most affordable college to complete MBBS. They can do this process with the help of study abroad consultants. Then they can submit the online registration form.
Step 2: Prepare and Submit Documents
After choosing the university, students need to keep themselves ready with all their personal and academic documents. A few valid documents that are to be ready by the candidate before submitting the application are mentioned below:
Class 10 & 12 Marksheets
Valid NEET Scorecard
Original Indian Passport
Passport-size photographs
Medical Fitness Certificate
Birth Certificate
Step 3: University Application
In this step students can directly visit the official website of the university or a certified NMC. Generally, admissions in foreign countries begin in the months of May-June, and classes will commence from September-October. Visit the college website and fill out the online application form with all the required details shown on the portal. A few colleges may also ask for an online interview or a proficiency test.
Step 4: Admission Letter
Once the application is received by the college, the university will issue an admission letter or invitation letter to the students.
Step 5: Apply for a Student Visa
After receiving the invitation letter from the university, candidates can start the visa process by submitting all the essential documents. The visa process may take 15 to 45 days.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Uzbekistan are a few countries where students get easy admission to MBBS.
Indian students need to just qualify for NEET-UG to get admission for MBBS abroad. As they get seats with lower NEET scores.
Yes, students can get an MBBS admission with a low NEET score; just qualifying marks are enough to get admission in a foreign country.
Yes, students can do MBBS abroad without NEET, but there will be legal issues after returning. So, it's better to admit after qualifying for NEET.