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Explore top global universities offering MBBS and MD programmes without NEET, including Harvard, UCL, and more.
NEET is a crucial hurdle for Indian students aspiring to become doctors. Check these colleges for admission without NEET.(Representative/File Photo)
The NEET UG 2025 registration process will begin soon, and the exam will be conducted in pen and paper mode. However, if you didn’t crack NEET or found the competition too intense, there’s no need to lose hope on your dream of becoming a doctor. Many prestigious universities around the world offer MBBS (or equivalent) programmes without requiring NEET scores, providing you with excellent opportunities to study medicine abroad. With countries like the USA, UK, Russia, China, Canada, and Kyrgyzstan offering high-quality, English-taught medical degrees, you can still pursue your medical career without being limited by the NEET exam. Here’s a look at some of the top universities across different countries where you can pursue MBBS or MD programmes without NEET.
Top Colleges Around The World To Study MBBS Without NEET
Harvard Medical School, USA
If you’re aiming for a prestigious medical degree, Harvard Medical School in the USA offers a Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme. The course lasts 4 years after completing a bachelor’s degree, and you’ll need to take the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) instead of NEET.
- Course Duration: 4 years (after bachelor’s)
- Exams: MCAT
- Fees: INR 73,00,000 approx.
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
University College London (UCL), UK
For those considering MBBS in the UK, University College London (UCL) provides a highly ranked program. Instead of NEET, students need to clear the BMAT (Biomedical Admissions Test).
- Course Duration: 6 years
- Exams: BMAT
- Fees: INR 48,63,000 approx.
- Location: London
University of Toronto, Canada
In Canada, University of Toronto offers an excellent MD programme. The university is globally recognized, and students need to take the MCAT.
- Course Duration: 4 years (undergraduate)
- Exams: MCAT
- Fees: INR 42,00,000 approx.
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
Osh State University, Kyrgyzstan
For students seeking affordable options in Central Asia, Osh State University in Kyrgyzstan offers a 6-year MBBS programme. The programme is taught in English, and NEET is not required.
- Course Duration: 6 years (including internship)
- Fees: INR 25,00,000 – 28,00,000
- Location: Osh, Kyrgyzstan
Shantou University Medical College, China
Shantou University Medical College in China is another popular choice for MBBS. The 6-year program is offered in English, and NEET is not a requirement for admission.
- Course Duration: 6 years (including internship)
- Fees: INR 20,00,000 approx.
- Location: Shantou, China
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Tashkent Medical Academy, Uzbekistan
In Uzbekistan, Tashkent Medical Academy offers an affordable MBBS programme with instruction in English. This 6-year programme doesn’t require NEET for admission.
- Course Duration: 6 years (including internship)
- Fees: INR 31,00,000 approx.
- Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Far Eastern Federal University, Russia
Russia is a popular destination for Indian students pursuing medical degrees. Far Eastern Federal University offers a recognized 6-year MBBS program. English-taught and NEET-free!
- Course Duration: 6 years (including internship)
- Fees: INR 20,00,000 approx.
- Location: Vladivostok, Russia
Xuzhou Medical University, China
Another top option in China is Xuzhou Medical University. The university offers a 6-year MBBS programme, conducted in English, and does not require NEET for admission.
- Course Duration: 6 years
- Fees: INR 20,37,314 approx.
- Location: Xuzhou, China
