Is NEET compulsory for me if I want to study MBBS abroad after 12th PCB?
27 Oct 2026 · Answered by Tamanna Jaisingh · 1 min read
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Yes. Traditional medical degrees after 12th PCB, such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BHMS, require you to qualify NEET even when studying abroad, so you can practice medicine in India later. Courses such as B.Sc Biotechnology, Forensic Science, Radiology, BPharma and BPT are commonly listed without NEET.
Yes, MBBS and similar medical degrees after 12th PCB require NEET, even if you study abroad, if you wish to practice medicine in India later. Other PCB courses are commonly listed without NEET.
PCB Courses and the NEET Requirement
| Course type | NEET requirement | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional medical degrees | Required, even abroad, to practice in India later | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS |
| Other PCB courses | Commonly listed without NEET | B.Sc Biotechnology, B.Sc Forensic Science, B.Sc Radiology, BPharma, Physiotherapy (BPT) |
Other Options After 12th PCB
- B.Sc Nursing, BPT, B.Pharm, Biotechnology, Forensic Science and Allied Health Sciences are other options.
- These courses offer career paths in healthcare, research and biotechnology.
- Students who plan to settle and practice medicine only abroad often look at PCB courses without NEET.
My Advice
Decide first where you want to practice. If it is India, plan for NEET. If not, compare non-NEET courses on career paths, and check the official university and regulator pages for the latest rules.
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