NEET Eligibility Criteria for MBBS Abroad 2025

NEET Eligibility Criteria for MBBS Abroad 2025

Edited By Ipshita ghosh | Updated on May 19, 2025 10:56 AM IST | #NEET
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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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  1. NEET for MBBS Abroad 2025: Key Highlights
  2. Why is NEET mandatory for MBBS abroad for Indian students?
  3. NEET Eligibility Criteria for MBBS Abroad for Indian Students
  4. Documents Required To Study MBBS Abroad
  5. NEET Accepting Countries for MBBS Admission
NEET Eligibility Criteria for MBBS Abroad 2025
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
  • NEET cut-off score
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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:

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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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Dear student,

Can you please tell me which college you're talking about ? Once I know the name of the college, I can explain the exact admission process , including whether you can get in directly or through exams like CUET, NEET.

With 250 mass in NEET 2025, no MBBS in Government colleges Private possible between 15, lakhs to 25 lakhs per year, but you can still go with BDS,BAMS,BHMS in Private colleges, paramedical courses like BSC nursing S BPT available, no free seat or all India quota seat

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
  • EWS = 720-155
  • General PwD = 154-135
  • SC/ST/OBC PwD = 135-125

Note that this is estimated data and the final cutoff may vary.

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.

Official website link: https://mcc.nic.in/sitemap/

Thank you!!!


With 400 marks in NEET 2025 (Open category, Maharashtra), you are not eligible for government MBBS colleges.

Government colleges in Maharashtra generally require 610+ marks.

Options:

Private medical colleges (chances still low)

Allied health courses (B.Sc. Nursing, etc.)

Drop a year and prepare again for a higher score.



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Lower jaw

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a(i), b(ii) , c(iii)

 


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a(ii), b(i), c(iii)

 


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a(i), b(iii), c(ii)


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a(iii), b(ii), c(i)


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the product 'P' will be ,

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\left ( C_{2}H_{5} \right )_{3} - C- OH


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Option: 1

I – A , II – B, III – C, IV – D


Option: 2

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Option: 3

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Option: 4

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A

a) Organisation of cellular contents and further cell growth.  

B

b) Leads to formation of two daughter cells.

C

c) Cell grows physically and increase volume proteins,organells.

D

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Option: 1

3000 cal


Option: 2

2250 cal


Option: 3

2500 cal


Option: 4

3500 cal


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Option: 1

32


Option: 2

64


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Option: 1

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Option: 2

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Option: 3

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(4) Devoid of any odor

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The above statements/information are correct for:

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Morphine


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Heroin


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Cocaine


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Barbiturates


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