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Admissions Regulations · 2026 Intake

MBBS in Vietnam Eligibility for Indian Students (2026)

Eligibility Baseline at a Glance:Indian applicants must: (1) Hold a qualifying NEET-UG score (2026, 2025, or 2024); (2) Score minimum 50% in 12th PCB for General (40% for OBC/SC/ST); (3) Complete 17 years by Dec 31, 2026. No IELTS or Vietnamese language test required prior to departure.
NEET-UG Qualification Requirement

A qualifying NEET-UG result is required by the National Medical Commission for any Indian student who intends to practise medicine in India. Studying abroad without qualifying NEET permanently blocks eligibility for FMGE and the upcoming National Exit Test (NExT).

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12th Standard (PCB) Percentage Requirements

The National Medical Commission sets mandatory academic cut-offs in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates must have completed their 10+2 from a recognized educational board (CBSE, ICSE, or State Boards).

General & EWS Category
50% Aggregate

Sum of Physics + Chemistry + Biology marks must be at least 150 out of 300 (or equivalent scale), with passing grade in English.

OBC, SC, ST & PwD Categories
40% Aggregate

Sum of Physics + Chemistry + Biology marks must be at least 120 out of 300, supported by valid caste / category certification.

Age Requirement

The applicant must be at least 17 years old on or before December 31 of the year of admission. For the 2026 intake, the candidate must have been born on or before December 31, 2009. There is no upper age limit under current NMC guidelines.

English Medium Proficiency

Because all lectures, lab assessments, and semester exams are conducted 100% in English, Indian students educated in English-medium high schools are exempt from IELTS or TOEFL examinations.

Frequently Asked Questions: MBBS in Vietnam Eligibility

Can I study MBBS in Vietnam without qualifying NEET?↓
Technically, some foreign universities can issue admissions without NEET, but the National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations explicitly state that Indian citizens studying abroad without a qualifying NEET-UG score are permanently ineligible to sit the FMGE / NExT licensing exams or obtain a license to practice medicine in India.
How long is my NEET score valid for foreign MBBS admission?↓
Under the NMC Gazette notification, a qualifying NEET-UG scorecard is valid for 3 consecutive years for Indian students seeking admission to recognized foreign medical institutions.
What is the minimum 12th PCB percentage required?↓
General and EWS category candidates must have at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB), plus passing English. For OBC, SC, and ST candidates, the minimum aggregate required is 40%.
What is the minimum age requirement?↓
The candidate must have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31 of the year of admission (i.e. born on or before December 31, 2009 for the 2026 intake).

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