NEET Eligibility Criteria for MBBS Abroad 2025

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Nowadays, a lot of students prefer to study MBBS abroad, keeping in mind the high competition and limited seat availability in India. On the other hand, MBBS abroad 2025 will open new doorways to then knowing the NEET eligibility criteria for MBBS abroad is a must. This is because, as per the latest NMC guidelines, qualifying for the NEET exam is mandatory for Indian students opting for foreign medical universities. In this article, we will delve into the NEET eligibility criteria that every Indian MBBS aspirant must meet.

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NEET Eligibility Criteria for MBBS Abroad 2025

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The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG 2025) scorecard will contain details as follows:

Candidate’s roll number
Application number
Personal details including name, father’s and mother’s names, gender, date of birth, nationality, and category/sub-category
Percentile score in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany and Zoology)
Total marks obtained
Overall percentile score
NEET 2025 All India Rank (AIR)
NEET qualifying status
All India Rank for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats
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NEET for MBBS Abroad 2025: Key Highlights

Feature	Details
Name of the exam	NEET-UG 2025
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Date of Exam	May 4, 2025
Mode	Pen and Paper (Offline)
Duration of Exam	3 hours 20 minutes
Total Marks	720
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Minimum NEET Qualification	50th percentile (UR), 40th (SC/ST/OBC), 45th (PWD)

Why is NEET mandatory for MBBS abroad for Indian students?

Is NEET required for studying abroad? Yes, as per the NMC guidelines, if an Indian student wants to pursue an MBBS degree from a foreign university and intends to practice medicine in India after graduation, it is mandatory to appear and qualify for NEET-UG. NEET is a prerequisite for demonstrating eligibility to become a doctor in India, irrespective of where the MBBS has been done.

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NEET Eligibility Criteria for MBBS Abroad for Indian Students

If you are an Indian student and want to apply for MBBS in any foreign country, then these are the requirements that you must meet:

Age requirement: While there is no upper limit, the MBBS applicant must be at least 17 years old on 31st December of the year he/she is applying.
Academic qualification: Must complete 12th grade with at least 50% in physics, chemistry, and biology.
Minimum NEET score: Must secure the minimum NEET qualifying marks for the respective class category.
Other requirements: Some universities might also have some additional requirements for MBBS admission, like university-specific entrance exams, interviews, SOPs, or LORs.
Valid NEET scores: The submitted NEET scores should be valid
Language proficiency: Some countries may require MBBS aspirants to demonstrate proficiency in the English language with test scores from IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE.
Eligibility certificate: Indian students seeking admission to MBBS programs abroad need to obtain the eligibility certificate from the NMC.

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Documents Required To Study MBBS Abroad

The following are the documents that students are required to submit to get admission to MBBS programs abroad:

Application form
Academic transcripts
NEET scorecard
Medical certificate/HIV report

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NEET Accepting Countries for MBBS Admission

These are some of the best countries for MBBS abroad that accept NEET scores for admission.

Country	NEET Required	Medium of Instruction	Duration
Russia	Yes	English/Russian	6 Years
Ukraine	Yes	English/Ukrainian	6 Years
Georgia	Yes	English	6 Years
Kazakhstan	Yes	English	5-6 Years
Philippines	Yes	English	5.5 Years
Kyrgyzstan	Yes	English	6 Years
Uzbekistan	Yes	English	6 Years
Bangladesh	Yes	English	5 Years

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is eligible for NEET abroad studies?

Indian students who have secured the minimum qualifying NEET score, are 17 years of age in the year they have applied, and secured at least 50% in subjects like physics, chemistry, and biology are eligible for NEET abroad studies.

2. How much NEET score is required to study abroad?

To study MBBS abroad, MBBS applicants need to score the minimum qualifying NEET score. It depends on the class category. For instance, general category students are required to score around 137 out of 720. For the reserved category, it is around 107 out of 720.

3. What is the 12th marks required for MBBS abroad?

Students need to score at least 50% in subjects like physics, chemistry, and biology in 12th grade. Students also need to qualify for the NEET exam.

4. Is the NEET score valid for 3 years in abroad?

Yes, the NEET score is valid for 3 years abroad. This means that if you qualify in NEET in 2025, you can use this NEET score till 2028.

5. How to go abroad after NEET?

To study medicine in a foreign country, qualifying for NEET is mandatory. Arrange the required documents to apply for a selected university, and apply for the student visa.

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Hello aspirant,

The qualifying marks for neet 2025 for various categories is as follows

General = 720-160
General PH = 154-135
SC = 154-125
OBC = 154-125
ST = 154-125
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General PwD = 154-135
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Note that this is estimated data and the final cutoff may vary.

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Hello,

The cutoffs will be released after the NEET-UG result gets published. To find the BDS college cutoffs for the 2025 NEET exam in Aurangabad district , Maharashtra , you'll need to look at the specific cutoffs released by the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling authority , which will be based on the NEET score and the college you're interested in. The cutoffs will be updated periodically, so checking the official website of the Maharashtra NEET UG Counselling and the college admission portals is important.

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