NEET UG Mandatory for Students Willing to Study Medicine Abroad: SC
The Apex Court's bench consisting of Justices B R Gavai and K Vinod Chandran determined that the mandatory NEET requirement to study abroad is fair, transparent, and in line with the Graduate Medical Education Regulations of 1997, and it does not violate any law.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that Indian students must pass the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) in order to pursue MBBS degrees from foreign medical schools. This decision supports the National Medical Commission (NMC) decision that requires students to clear NEET-UG before being admitted to medical colleges in any foreign country.
No Exemptions for Students Already Studying Abroad
Those challenging the rule argued that the Indian Medical Council Act of 1956 had not been updated before the NEET requirement was introduced. However, the Supreme Court rejected this argument, saying the Medical Council of India (MCI) had the authority to enforce the rule under Section 33 of the Act. The court also denied a one-time exemption, stating that students who were admitted to medical schools abroad after 2018 must still meet the NEET requirement.
In addition, students who return to India after completing their medical education abroad have to fulfil additional requirements to become licensed medical professionals in the country.
NEET UG Compulsory for MBBS Abroad: Impact of Supreme Court’s Decision
This ruling has major consequences for Indian students planning to pursue an MBBS degree abroad. They must now pass the NEET-UG exam before applying to any foreign medical institution. The Court's decision highlights the importance of adhering to national medical education standards, even for those studying outside India.
The court further stated that candidates wishing to pursue their undergraduate medical education at a foreign institution can use their NEET score as proof of eligibility for MBBS admission. This requirement adds to the existing eligibility criteria for MBBS admissions under the 1997 Graduate Medical Education Regulations.
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It is possible to get admission to a private medical college with a score of 300 in NEET. For a government medical college, one should ideally obtain a score above 600. The NEET cutoff for the Government medical colleges varies as per the institute rank and round of counselling. Hence, it can be said that a score of 300 in NEET may not be sufficient for admission to Government medical colleges. As per past years' trends, a score between 500 to 700 or above is in the cutoff marks for NEET.
According to last year's NEET cutoff marks, a General or OBC category candidate should secure at least 500 marks to get an MBBS seat at a standard medical college in India. However, for a reserved category candidate, a score of 300 to 400 may get them an MBBS seat. Students must note that the minimum NEET score mentioned here is indicatie and not absolute. The minimum marks or the NEET cutoff marks will vary based on the qualifying cutoff, number of seats, number of aplications, andother factors. Candidates with a relatively low score must be patient and participate in multiple rounds of counselling untill they get the seat of their choice. Candidates may also participate in both national as well as state-level counsellings to expand their chances of admission.
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If you belong to SC /ST category, you can get a MBBS seat with 350. for OBC and general category, cut-off score is much more higher than 350. So, prepare well. All the best.