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)
- Apply for NMC Eligibility Certificate
- Get medical fitness done
- HIV test
- 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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