Do I need NEET UG for MBBS in Belgium, and what minimum IELTS score will I need?
07 Oct 2026 · Answered by Soorya Sudheer · 1 min read
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NEET UG is mandatory for Indian students applying for MBBS in Belgium, regardless of board marks. English tests typically ask for IELTS 6.5 to 7.0 or TOEFL 90 to 100, and universities usually expect 60 to 70% in PCB, plus the compulsory ARES entrance exam in French-speaking Belgium.
NEET UG is mandatory for Indian students applying for MBBS in Belgium, however strong your board results are. The English score typically needed is IELTS 6.5 to 7.0.
Academic and language requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Subjects | Biology, Chemistry, Physics; Mathematics sometimes required |
| Minimum marks | 60 to 70%, depending on the university |
| Entrance test | Compulsory ARES entrance exam (concours) for medicine and dentistry in French-speaking Belgium |
| IELTS | 6.5 to 7.0 |
| TOEFL | 90 to 100 |
| Cambridge English | C1 Advanced |
Extra points for Indian applicants
- You must clear FMGE or NExT after graduation to practise medicine in India.
- Check NMC recognition for your specific target university, because status varies by university.
- Only a handful of programmes, mostly at postgraduate level, are taught in English, and you may still need Dutch or French proficiency.
My Advice
Verify NMC recognition and the language of instruction before you apply. Confirm the exact English score and entrance test with each university, since they differ.
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