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Complete MBBS Abroad Document Checklist (2026) — Don't Miss Anything
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Complete MBBS Abroad Document Checklist (2026) — Don't Miss Anything

Dr. Nishu Yadav · Founder, Worldwise Education10 February 20265 min read

Missing documents is the #1 reason for visa delays and application rejections. Here's the exhaustive checklist of every document you need for MBBS abroad.

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Documents Required for MBBS Abroad

Academic Documents

  • [ ] Class 10 Marksheet (original + 5 photocopies, notarized)
  • [ ] Class 10 Passing Certificate
  • [ ] Class 12 Marksheet (original + 5 photocopies, notarized)
  • [ ] Class 12 Passing Certificate
  • [ ] School Leaving Certificate
  • [ ] Transfer Certificate from school/college

NEET Documents

  • [ ] NEET Admit Card
  • [ ] NEET Scorecard (original + 5 photocopies)

Identity Documents

  • [ ] Passport (original — must be valid for 5+ years from date of admission)
  • [ ] Passport copy (first and last page) — minimum 15 photocopies
  • [ ] 30–40 passport-size photographs (white/light background, as per university specs)
  • [ ] Aadhar Card (copy)

Other Official Documents

  • [ ] Birth Certificate (original + notarized copies)
  • [ ] Medical Fitness Certificate (from a registered doctor, on letterhead, dated within 3 months)
  • [ ] HIV Negative Certificate (mandatory for Russia, Kazakhstan, Philippines — recent test)
  • [ ] Police Clearance Certificate / Character Certificate (required for Russia, Kazakhstan, Philippines)

NMC Documents

  • [ ] NMC Eligibility Certificate (apply on NMC website after admission)

Financial Documents

  • [ ] Bank Statement (showing adequate funds — typically 1 year of fees + living)
  • [ ] Education Loan Sanction Letter (if applicable)
  • [ ] Sponsorship Letter (if fees paid by parent/sponsor)

University-Specific (Russia)

  • [ ] Original Invitation Letter from Russian university
  • [ ] Visa application form filled
  • [ ] Embassy medical examination (done at Russian Embassy authorized centers)

Document Preparation Timeline

3 months before departure:

  • Get Class 10/12 documents notarized
  • Apply for Police Clearance Certificate (takes 3–4 weeks)
2 months before:
  • Apply for NMC Eligibility Certificate
  • Get medical fitness done
  • HIV test
1 month before:
  • Visa application submission
  • Passport submission to embassy

We provide a personalized document checklist for each student based on their chosen country. Never rely on a generic list — country requirements differ.

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