How to Study MBBS Abroad without NEET

published on 14 October 2022
How to Study MBBS Abroad without NEET
How to Study MBBS Abroad without NEET

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Among Indian Students, MBBS from abroad is a popular choice. To pursue MBBS in India, you must appear for the NEET exam. And You have to pass the exam with a high score to get into a good University.

While the NEET test is required in India. Indian students can also pursue an MBBS degree without taking the NEET by applying to MBBS colleges abroad.

Some foreign institutes do not require exams, while others completely replace them.

Instead of NEET, they require you to appear for exams like MCAT, UKCAT, BMAT, etc. Following is a list of colleges that offer admission without NEET i.e Based on alternative exams.

University College London   

It is a public university located in London. There is no doubt that UCL is among the best public universities in the United Kingdom. As of 2023, it is ranked as the eighth-best university in the world by QS World University Rankings.

To get into UCL you need to appear for the BMAT (BioMedical Admission Test) instead of NEET.

Other Eligibility Cretirions include

  • Must have studied Biology and Chemistry
  • Above 6 GCSE: There are two national boards in India (CBSE and ISCE), as well as regional boards. Class 12 exams are taken by all boards, and are equivalent to GCSEs. You can convert your score to the GCSE system. For UCL you require a minimum of 6.
  • A minimum score of 6.5 in all subtests of the IELTS

Cost of Living and Tuition Fees  

Medicine MBBS BSc offered by UCL is 6 years of duration. The first-year Tuition fee for MBBS at UCL is approximately 34lacs.

The cost of living in the UK for one year will amount to 7-9 lacs INR. This includes your accommodation, food, transportation, health insurance, and other miscellaneous expenses.

Documents

  • Valid Passport & Visa
  • Essay in 800-1000 words about you, and why you want to study here.

UCL is very too hard to get in. You need an exceptional academic and extracurricular record. They have an acceptance rate of 15% approx.

Similarly, we have another renowned university in London.

Imperial College   

Imperial College provides well-equipped medical facilities as well as an excellent education system that is recognized worldwide.

As Imperial College is also located in London so the cost of living will be the same 7-9lacs/year. The duration of the course is also 6years.

The tuition fee for the first year is 42 Lacs INR.

They also take BMAT scores into consideration. The eligibility criteria are also the same.

NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine  

Located in Singapore. This university can be another option for doing an MBBS education in another country. The university has been there for decades, and the majority of physicians are proud alumni of it. The institution gives the necessary expert guidance as well as the possibility to advance as a doctor.

You need to take the Focused Skills Assessment (FSA) exam in replacement of the NEET exam to apply for MBBS here. Duration of MBBS from here is 5 years.

Eligibility

  • Must have studied Biology and Chemistry
  • Must be Eligible for FSA Exam

Cost of Living and Tuition Fee  

The tuition fee for MBBS from NUS for the first year is approximately 37lacs INR.

Living expenses for a student in Singapore will amount to 4-5 Lacs INR for a year.

Queen Mary University of London  

Located in London, England.

Another excellent MBBS program for international students is the Queen Mary University of London. It is a popular student choice to study any medical subject. The university has excellent medical facilities that are up to date, making learning medicine here convenient.

The Queen Mary University of London requires you to appear for the UCAT(University Clinlical Aptitude Test) exam.

Requirements

  • Must have studied Biology and Chemistry at a secondary education level.
  • Above 7 GCSE
  • Above 6.5 IELTS Score
  • Passport and Visa
  • Essay

The tuition Fee at the Queen Mary University of London for MBBS is 39lacs INR per year.

If you don’t want to appear for any entrance test you can consider pursuing your MBBS from Russia or Ukraine most of the universities there don’t require any entrance.

Russia and Ukraine have multiple well-ranked MBBS universities on the QS- World University Rankings list. If you see closely, a few universities don’t make it mandatory for students to submit NEET or any kind of Competitive Medical Exam  Only some universities ask students to pass exams in certain subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, etc.

Both countries have the lowest program fees for MBBS in the world. Lower than India as well. This makes the two, the most popular destinations for MBBS abroad.

Following are two universities located in Russia and Ukraine that provide direct admission without any entrance test.

Kharkiv National Medical University  

Located in Ukraine. This university has always been at the forefront of providing the best educational facilities for students from all over the world. This university exemplifies this by providing high-quality education and an insightful style of teaching that improves med students' learning experience.

The tuition Fee for the first year at Kharkiv National Medical University for MBBS is 2.9 Lac INR.

The State Medical University of Moscow  

For many years, this university has been regarded as one of the most prestigious MBBS institutions. In comparison to the other faculties they provide, they have the largest medical faculty. Aside from that, the MBBS learning experience is more informative.

The tuition Fee for the first year at the State Medical University of Moscow

for MBBS is 3.2 Lac INR.

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