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Planning to study MBBS abroad? Check your Class 12 qualification, PCB percentage, NEET 2026 qualifying cut-off, age requirement and other important eligibility requirements before applying.
Students should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent recognised qualification.
Candidates should meet the applicable qualifying percentage in the required medical subjects.
| Category | Minimum PCB % |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50% |
| PwD | 45% |
| SC / ST / OBC | 40% |
The following are the NEET UG 2026 qualifying cut-off marks for the respective categories.
| Category | 2026 Cut-off |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 213 Marks |
| OBC / SC / ST | 177 Marks |
| PwD | 177–194 Marks |
Candidates should satisfy the applicable minimum age requirement for medical admission in the relevant admission year.
If you plan to practise medicine in India after studying abroad, check the applicable NMC/FMGL requirements before selecting a university.
Exact documents vary by country and university, but students should generally keep their academic, identity and admission documents ready.
Follow this simple step-by-step process to understand how Indian students can check eligibility, choose a university, complete admission formalities and begin their MBBS journey abroad.
Check your Class 12 qualification, PCB percentage, NEET qualification, age and other applicable requirements.
Compare suitable countries and universities based on recognition, fees, location, course structure and your preferences.
Keep your academic certificates, NEET scorecard, passport, photographs and other required documents ready.
Submit your application and required documents through the applicable university admission process.
After admission, complete the required formalities and prepare the documents needed for your student visa.
Complete your pre-departure preparation and travel to your destination to begin your medical education.
Many students focus only on NEET and fees while choosing MBBS abroad. Avoid these common mistakes before submitting your application.
Qualifying NEET makes you eligible for the applicable admission route, but it does not guarantee admission to a particular university.
Students sometimes check only their overall Class 12 percentage instead of checking the applicable Physics, Chemistry and Biology requirements.
Age and date-of-birth requirements can matter during admission and document verification.
A low fee or attractive location should not be the only reason to select a foreign medical university.
Name mismatches, incorrect certificates, incomplete documents or unclear scans can create avoidable delays.
Eligibility rules, university requirements and admission procedures can change between admission cycles.
Remember: Meeting the basic eligibility criteria is only the first step. University-specific requirements, country regulations and applicable NMC requirements should also be checked before finalising your admission.
Have questions about NEET, PCB percentage, age, eligibility or admission requirements? Find answers to some of the most common questions asked by Indian medical aspirants.
For Indian students seeking to pursue medical education abroad and eventually practise medicine in India, meeting the applicable NEET requirement is important. Students should always verify the latest rules applicable to their admission year.
The applicable PCB requirement depends on the candidate's category and the rules applicable to medical admission. Students should check Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Biotechnology requirements separately rather than relying only on their overall Class 12 percentage.
The NEET qualifying cut-off is the minimum qualifying threshold for the relevant category. A university's admission requirement can be different. Therefore, qualifying NEET does not by itself guarantee admission to every medical university.
Students appearing for Class 12 may be able to begin the application process depending on the university and admission cycle. However, the required qualification must be completed within the applicable admission timeline.
Candidates should meet the applicable minimum age requirement for medical admission. The relevant date-of-birth requirement should be checked for the specific admission year and university.
No. NEET qualification is only one part of the eligibility process. Students should also consider university-specific requirements, applicable recognition and regulatory requirements, tuition fees, living costs, course structure and other admission factors.
Commonly requested documents may include Class 10 and Class 12 certificates, NEET scorecard, passport, photographs, category certificate where applicable, medical documents and university-specific forms. Exact requirements vary by country and university.
Compare the university's applicable recognition and regulatory requirements, admission criteria, course duration, clinical training, total cost, location, language of instruction and other factors important to your future medical career.
