NEET Eligibility Criteria for MBBS Abroad 2025

Edited By Ipshita ghosh | Updated on May 19, 2025 10:56 AM IST | #NEET

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 for MBBS Abroad 2025: Key Highlights
Why is NEET mandatory for MBBS abroad for Indian students?
NEET Eligibility Criteria for MBBS Abroad for Indian Students
Documents Required To Study MBBS Abroad
NEET Accepting Countries for MBBS Admission

NEET Eligibility Criteria for MBBS Abroad 2025

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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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if i upload expiry income certificate in neet counseling application process...round 1 ..will i able to upload my new income certificate in round 2 in tn medical councelling....will the correction window open again

Hello Aspirant,

If you uploaded expired income certificate of yours in round 1, you have to get a renewed/in-date certificate again for Round 2. While you could not register again in Round 2 from Tamil Nadu's counselling portal, they usually allow you to update your information (choice preference) and to edit/correct your information. It is highly recommended to check counselling and/or official portlet from Round 2 edit/choice-filling section - there you should have the option to change your expired/deleted certificate with a current one. If the system does not allow it, you should contact the counselling authorities and ask for clarification right away.

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gopi 14 August,2025

Give me neet exam papers from 2021 to 2025

Hello Shubham

You can get the NEET previous year papers at this website of Careers360 very easily. Careers360 has provided previous year papers of many exams including NEET. I am providing you the links through which you can access those previous year papers.

Here's the link (2023 - 2025): NEET PY Papers (2023 to 2025) by CAREERS360
For 2022 papers: NEET PY Papers 2022 by CAREERS360
For 2021 papers: NEET PY Papers 2021 by CAREERS360

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Yash Teotia 14 August,2025

Neet me kitna 720 me kitna nomber late ki hmara obc see gov,. college me dmisiion ho Jaye

For the OBC category, the cut-off for getting an MBBS seat in a government medical college changes every year because it depends on factors like the exam’s difficulty, the performance of candidates, and the availability of seats.

Looking at past trends, for the All India Quota, scoring around 580–600+ marks is usually considered safe for OBC candidates to get a government MBBS seat.

In some states with more seats and lower competition, you may get a seat even with 550+ marks under the State Quota.

Tip: Always aim a bit higher, like 600+ marks, to reduce the risk and increase your chances of getting your preferred college.

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Ankur Mehta 14 August,2025

I am lakshay Please guide me which of following college offer BAMS under 10 lakh but best college also I have 5.14lakh rank and 276 no in neet I still confused which course I pursue. I also give cuet please suggest college for admission in BAMS ,bpt, bsc nursingonly message me on 8307040104

Hi Lakshay,

With your NEET score of 276 and AIR of around 5.14 lakh, getting a government BAMS seat in top-tier institutions might be difficult. However, you can still secure admission in reputed private colleges within your budget of 10 lakh for the full course.

If you are interested in holistic and traditional medicine, BAMS is an excellent option, especially with the increasing global interest in Ayurveda. For rehabilitation and sports medicine careers, BPT (Physiotherapy) offers strong scope, while BSc Nursing provides high demand both in India and abroad, particularly if you aim for an international career.

Here are some college suggestions for each course:

BAMS (Ayurveda) – Private Colleges under 10 lakh (Approx.):

1. National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur, Rajasthan (Semi-Govt., affordable fees)

2. Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College, Delhi

3. Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune, Maharashtra

4. Rishikul Ayurvedic College, Haridwar, Uttarakhand

5. Dayanand Ayurvedic College, Jalandhar, Punjab

BPT (Physiotherapy)

1. Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal

2. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

3. Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai

4. Rajiv Gandhi College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru

5. Amity Institute of Physiotherapy, Noida

BSc Nursing :

1. AIIMS, New Delhi (via separate entrance exam)

2. Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

3. Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune

4. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur College of Nursing, Delhi

5. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh

All the best!

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Nikita shahi 14 August,2025

Hello sir/ma'am I am a kashmiri migrant living in rajasthan (neet aspirant) I wanted to know that in which counseling should I take part in mcc or rajasthan state counseling to get admission in mbbs under kashmiri migrants quota And till which round may I get it?

Yes, as a Kashmiri migrant living in Rajasthan , your daughter is eligible to apply under the KM quota for NEET UG admissions.
Cutoffs for KM candidates are lower than general, around 330–380 for General KM and much lower for reserved categories .
The government provides relaxations in marks, intake, and domicile requirements for KM students.
She should register under the KM category during state or MCC counselling.
Actual cutoffs depend on year, seat availability, and chosen colleges .

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