With limited MBBS seats in India, many NEET-qualified students choose to pursue medical education abroad. This photo story explores several countries that accept NEET scores for admission to medical universities.
Russia
Russia is considered to be one of the most popular destinations for Indian students. Many universities require applicants to have qualified NEET (50th percentile) and offer English-medium MBBS programmes. Tver State Medical University, Stavropol State Medical University, Volgograd State Medical University, and many more are some popular MBBS colleges in Russia.
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Kazakhstan
If an Indian student seeks admission to medical universities situated in Kazakhstan, it is a must to have a NEET qualifier score for MBBS admissions. The country is well-known for its affordable tuition fees and a large international student community. Some of the popular medical colleges in Kazakhstan are Karaganda Medical University, State Medical University Semey, West Kazakhstan State Medical University Named After Marat Ospanov, and many more.
Poland
Several Polish medical universities require Indian applicants to have qualified for the NEET examination. The country is a popular European destination offering internationally recognised medical programmes. Some popular medical universities are Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Medical University of Gdansk, Medical University of Lublin, and many more.
Nepal
Medical colleges in Nepal generally require NEET qualification or performance in the Medical Entrance Test (MET). It is one of the most affordable countries among medical aspirants in India. A few of the medical colleges include the College of Medical Sciences Bharatpur, Janaki Medical College, National Medical College Birgunj, Nepalgunj Medical College, Universal College of Medical Sciences, and more.
Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, Indian students are often advised to apply for first-year MBBS after qualifying for NEET. However, the cut-off varies based on universities. Some of the popular medical colleges are the Institute of Applied Health Sciences Iahs, East West Medical College, Eastern Medical College Comilla, Bangladesh Medical College Bmsri, and many more.
China
China is the Asian country that is popular among Indian students for medical courses. NEET scores are accepted by several universities in China. While some institutions require only NEET qualification, others may specify a minimum NEET score for admission.
Important Instructions Before You Apply
Before applying for a university abroad, students are advised to verify admission criteria, recognition, tuition fees, language of instruction, and the latest eligibility rules for Indian students. Along with this, the students should also check the official university, regulatory guidelines and the socio-political situation before applying for the course and university.