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Study MBBS abroad as Indian students: Every year lakhs of students in India appear for the ‘National Eligibility Entrance Test’ (NEET). Students who score good marks in this examination get admission in medical colleges. The biggest challenge to become a doctor is to pass this examination. However, many students are not able to pass this examination. This year also there have been many students who could not succeed in the NEET exam. But they do not need to be disappointed.
There are many universities abroad, where MBBS can be studied even without NEET score. In the last decade, a large number of Indian students have gone abroad to study MBBS. Every year 20 to 25 thousand students are going to study abroad. Among these, there are thousands of students who are doing MBBS from abroad without passing the NEET exam. If you also want to do MBBS without NEET score in 2025, then in this article we will tell you all the important details.
What is NEET exam?
NEET exam is a very important exam to become a doctor in India. NEET score is required for admission in medical colleges of the country. NEET was started in 2013. Before that, every state had its own medical entrance examination. In many countries like Russia, Indian students require NEET score to take admission in medical courses. Without NEET score, many times students do not have much options for studies, which increases the importance of this examination.
In which countries can you study without NEET?
There are options in many countries to do MBBS abroad without NEET score. In many countries of the world, admission is available even without the score of this examination. High quality education is also provided to the students in the universities of these countries. In countries like Russia, Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, China, Kazakhstan, UK, USA and Canada, students can study even without NEET score. MBBS fees are quite low in most countries except Britain, America and Canada. Let us know about two such countries, where MBBS can be done cheaply even without NEET score.
Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan is becoming very popular for studies among Indians. Recently the government here said that Indians have the highest number among foreign students. The MBBS program in Uzbekistan lasts for six years, which also includes an internship. The entire education is in English. Major universities of the country include Tashkent Medical Academy, Bukhara State Medical Institute and Andijan State Medical Institute. MBBS can be studied here for 20 to 30 lakhs.
China: The healthcare sector is growing rapidly in India’s neighboring country China. Students not only from India but from different parts of the world come to pursue MBBS in Chinese universities. Medical universities in China are also among the top institutions in the world where MBBS can be done in English. Xuzhou Medical University, Anhui Medical University and Yangzhou University are the top institutes in the country, where a medical degree can be obtained for around Rs 20 lakh.
What is the eligibility criteria for MBBS without NEET?
Studying MBBS abroad without NEET score depends on where you want to study. The eligibility criteria is decided based on which university and which country you are taking admission in. However, some conditions regarding admission remain almost the same.
Grip on English Language: MBBS studies abroad are conducted in English, due to which you will have to prove your command over this language. You must have IELTS or TOEFL test scores. Some universities may also require you to take a test before admission.
Educational qualification: You will get admission only if you have passed 12th class with good marks. Your marks will be checked in subjects like Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Some universities also require a certain GPA for admission.
Entrance Exam: You may have to take exams that test your knowledge of topics related to medical study. For example, to enter the UK, you must take the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) or Biomedical Admission Test (BMAT).
Visa Requirements: After getting admission in MBBS, you will have to fulfill the visa requirements of the country where you are going to study. In many countries you may have to disclose your source of funding to study. You may also have to provide health related information including medical insurance.
