Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery as commonly known as MBBS is a dream for every candidate who wishes to make his/her career as a doctor. This dream comes true only when candidates qualify for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) with the minimum qualifying percentile. NEET 2021 will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) tentatively on May 2 in pen and paper mode. Students could be wondering about the complexity of applying overseas. However, the eligibility requirements and the admission process of studying MBBS abroad are far from complex. Candidates can read on to find a detailed list of eligibility criteria along with a step-by-step guide to the admission procedure to apply for MBBS abroad.
Eligibility requirements to study MBBS abroad for Indian students
While each country could have its own set of rules and eligibility criteria for Indian students wanting to pursue their MBBS abroad, today we are going to talk about the general eligibility guidelines for Indian students wanting to pursue MBBS in Ukraine.
- The student is required to have attained the age of 17 on December 31 of the year he is pursuing his admission. There is no upper age limit to apply for MBBS abroad.
- The student must have completed his 10+2 from a recognized board.
- The student must have an aggregate percentage of at least 50% or above in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology and must have studied English as a compulsory subject during his 10+2 years.
- The candidate would also be required to submit a medical certificate at the time of admission stating that the applicant is not suffering from any contagious diseases.
- Students are also required to qualify for the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET). This is mandatory even if the student is planning to pursue his medical studies abroad. Candidates should remember that the upper limit for appearing for the NEET is 25 years for General candidates and 30 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Now that we have come to terms with the eligibility requirements for pursuing MBBS abroad for Indian students. Let us now discuss the admission process of studying MBBS abroad for Indians.
Admission process for studying MBBS abroad
Once the applicant has satisfied the eligibility requirements for studying MBBS abroad, He/She can move on to the next step which is the application process to study MBBS abroad. Candidates can check out the steps below for the detailed admission procedure to universities abroad.
Step 1: Select your preferred MBBS University abroad and check its eligibility guidelines.
Step 2: A lot of times, countries could require applicants to appear for an eligibility test to be eligible to study in their country. Candidates could also be required to appear for an English proficiency test to be eligible to apply. Applicants are required to get done with all the tests and move on to the next level.
Step 3: Fill out the online application form of the university with all your accurate details and avoid any errors or deception while providing your particulars.
Step 4: Applicants would be then required to upload scanned copies of a set of essential academic documents to further strengthen their profile. The list of documents is provided below.
Step 5: Pay the application fee.
Step 6: On the successful submission of your online application form along with your fee, candidates would hear back from the university with an admission letter.
Step 7: Applicants would be then required to send their passport along with their original documents and their letter of acceptance to the concerned embassy to apply for their student visa.
Step 8: Once the Student Visa is issued depending on the time taken by the embassy. The applicant would be then required to make his travel arrangements to reach his university before the commencement of his course.
Essential documents required for pursuing MBBS abroad
Applicants wanting to study abroad would be required to provide the following documents (but not limited to) during the time of their admission process:
- Birth Certificate
- Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
- NEET Score Card
- Personal Financial Statements
- Passport Size Photographs
- Medical Certificate
For a few aspirants applying abroad could seem like a daunting task. However, it is not so. Students can always get in touch with university representatives or student alumni to make the application process easy and hassle-free. Got more questions, feel free to write to us in the comments below.
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