What percentage scholarship can I get with a NEET score of 500?

With a NEET score of 500, you may qualify for 15-30% tuition waivers at select universities in Russia, Georgia, or Kazakhstan. Georgia universities typically offer 15-25% scholarships, Russia (tier-2 cities) provides 20-30%, and Kazakhstan offers 25-35% for this score range. Scholarships of 50%+ typically require NEET scores above 550-600 combined with excellent 12th standard marks (80%+) and strong entrance exam performance.

Are scholarships available for all 6 years of MBBS?

Most scholarships are renewable annually based on academic performance. You must maintain the required GPA (usually 75-80%), attendance (90%+), and good conduct to continue receiving the scholarship each year. Failing to meet renewal criteria means paying full fees for remaining years. For example, losing a 50% scholarship in Year 2 means paying an extra ₹10 lakhs over the remaining 5 years if annual tuition is ₹4 lakhs.

Which countries offer the best MBBS scholarships for Indian students?

Kazakhstan offers the highest scholarship percentages (up to 50%) with government support and lower base fees. Russia provides established scholarship schemes at top universities like Sechenov (50% for NEET 550+) and Kazan Federal (15-30%). Georgia universities like Tbilisi State Medical University offer reliable 25-40% scholarships with clear criteria. Philippines universities provide 20-30% merit-based scholarships at institutions like University of Santo Tomas.

Do I need to pay any fees upfront even with a 100% scholarship?

Yes. Even with a 100% tuition waiver, students must pay application fees (₹5,000-15,000), visa processing (₹8,000-12,000), health insurance (₹8,000-15,000), hostel registration and deposit (₹20,000-40,000), travel expenses (₹30,000-50,000), and initial setup costs (₹15,000-25,000). Budget for at least ₹1-2 lakhs in first year for these expenses beyond tuition.

How do I verify if a scholarship offer is genuine?

Verify scholarship offers by: 1) Checking that the offer comes from official university email domain (not agent email), 2) Contacting university international admission office directly using number from official website, 3) Getting written confirmation on university letterhead mentioning scholarship percentage, duration, and renewal criteria, 4) Verifying details in your student portal profile, 5) Cross-checking with current Indian students in university Facebook groups. Never trust agent claims of "guaranteed scholarships" - these are competitive and limited.

Can I apply for scholarships after starting MBBS?

Most merit-based entry scholarships must be applied for during admission. However, some universities offer academic performance scholarships from 2nd year onwards based on 1st year results, financial hardship scholarships if circumstances change, or research scholarships for students in university research projects. Check with your university scholarship office, but don't count on post-admission scholarships if you didn't receive one initially.

What are the typical scholarship renewal criteria?

Scholarship renewal typically requires: 1) Maintaining minimum GPA of 75-80% in university exams, 2) Passing all subjects in first attempt with no backlogs, 3) 90%+ attendance in lectures and 95%+ in practicals, 4) No disciplinary issues or academic misconduct, 5) Completing each year on time with no semester repeats. Ranking in top 30% of class may be required for competitive scholarships. Medical leave is considered with proper documentation.

What is the difference between merit-based and need-based scholarships?

Merit-based scholarships are awarded based on NEET scores, 12th standard marks, or entrance exam performance, offering 25-100% tuition waivers renewable annually based on academic performance. Most common in Russia, Georgia, and Kazakhstan universities. Need-based financial aid is for students demonstrating financial need, providing partial tuition waivers or monthly stipends. Requires income certificates and supporting documents, available at select European medical universities.

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Pursuing MBBS abroad doesn't always mean paying full tuition fees. Many NMC-approved medical universities offer merit-based scholarships, financial aid, and tuition waivers for high-performing Indian students. This comprehensive guide covers scholarship opportunities that can reduce your total education cost by 25-100%, including prestigious global scholarships from institutions in UK, USA, Canada, China, Russia, Georgia, and Kazakhstan.

Global scholarship programs include Brunel Medical School International Scholarships (UK) covering tuition and living expenses, Beijing Government MBBS Scholarship (China) offering fully funded opportunities with monthly stipends, QS Scholarships available across multiple countries, Harvard's Dean's Reach Scholarship Award Program, Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program (Canada) for medical graduate studies, and Yale School of Medicine Scholarship Funds providing need-based financial aid to international students.

Russian medical universities lead in scholarship offerings with institutions like First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov) providing up to 50% tuition waivers for NEET scores above 550. Kazan Federal University offers performance-based scholarships ranging from 15-30% reduction, while Peoples' Friendship University of Russia provides limited government quota seats with subsidized fees.

Georgian universities combine European education standards with attractive scholarship schemes. Tbilisi State Medical University awards top scorer scholarships of 25-40% tuition waiver based on entrance exam performance. European University Georgia provides merit-based aid for first-year students with 15-30% reductions, while University of Georgia (Tbilisi) offers academic excellence scholarships renewable annually.

Kazakhstan stands out with some of the most generous scholarship programs for Indian medical students. Al-Farabi Kazakh National University provides government quota seats at reduced fees with up to 50% subsidy. Kazakh National Medical University offers merit scholarships for high NEET scorers, while Astana Medical University provides international student scholarships ranging from 25-40% reduction. Scholarships are competitive with only 5-15% of international students typically receiving financial aid, requiring NEET scores above 550 and 12th standard marks above 75%.

Rahul Verma

University Selection Specialist• MBA in International Education

Updated: January 16, 2026

Top 3 Universities with Best Scholarship Opportunities

#1 Best ScholarshipNMC Approved

Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University

Turkistan, Kazakhstan

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Perm State Medical University

Perm, Russia

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Bashkir State Medical University

Ufa, Russia

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NEET Score Based Scholarship Benchmarks

NEET 450-500

25% Scholarship

NEET 500-550

30-40% Scholarship

NEET 550-600+

50%+ Scholarship

NEET 600+

75-100% Scholarship

* Scholarships also depend on 12th standard marks (75%+ recommended) and university entrance exam performance

Complete List: Universities with Scholarship Opportunities

Sorted by affordability - lower fees often indicate better scholarship availability

					NMC	WHO
Comilla Medical College	Comilla	$1,250 (₹1,04,375)	$21,300 (₹17,78,550)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kyrgyz State Technical University	Bishkek	$1,500 (₹1,25,250)	$19,200 (₹16,03,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1952	N/A
Fergana State Medical Institute of Public Health	Fergana	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
American University of Central Asia	Bishkek	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1993	N/A
Termez Branch of Tashkent Medical Academy	Termez	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Tashkent State Dental Institute	Tashkent	$3,500 (₹2,92,250)	$31,200 (₹26,05,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University	Turkistan	$4,000 (₹3,34,000)	$36,600 (₹30,56,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1992	N/A
Poltava State Medical University	Poltava	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1900	N/A
Kyiv Medical University	capital city of Ukraine	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Perm State Medical University	Perm	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1916	N/A
Lviv National Medical University	Lviv	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bashkir State Medical University	Ufa	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#3585	1930	N/A
Bukovinian State Medical University	Chernivtsi	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1944	N/A
St. Petersburg State Medical University	St	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Crimean Federal University	Simferopol	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2014	N/A
Uzhhorod National University	Uzhhorod	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1945	N/A
Volgograd State Medical University	Volgograd	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#3112	1930	N/A
Kursk State Medical University	Kursk	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$43,800 (₹36,57,300)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Odessa National Medical University	city of Odesa	$4,500 (₹3,75,750)	$42,600 (₹35,57,100)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1907	N/A
National Academy of Medical Sciences	Kathmandu	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	2004	N/A
Andijan State Medical Institute	Andijan	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$40,200 (₹33,56,700)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
College of Medical Sciences	Bharatpur	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1998	N/A
Kathmandu Medical College	Kathmandu	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1993	N/A
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center	Philippines	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1965	N/A
Zaporizhzhia State Medical University	Zaporizhzhia	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$45,600 (₹38,07,600)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1930	N/A
Silliman University	Dumaguete City	$5,000 (₹4,17,500)	$49,200 (₹41,08,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1901	N/A
Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College	Dhaka	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1975	N/A
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University	Tbilisi	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$55,200 (₹46,09,200)	N/A	NMC	WHO	#1427	1918	N/A
Dhaka Medical College	capital city of Bangladesh	$5,500 (₹4,59,250)	$46,800 (₹39,07,800)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1946	N/A
Harbin Medical University	Harbin	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1926	N/A
Shandong University School of Medicine	Jinan	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1911	N/A
Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine	Shanghai	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1927	N/A
China Medical University	Shenyang	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1931	N/A
Wuhan University School of Medicine	Wuhan	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1943	N/A
Zhejiang University School of Medicine	Hangzhou	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1912	N/A
Sun Yat-sen University	Guangzhou	$6,000 (₹5,01,000)	$60,000 (₹50,10,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1924	N/A
Transilvania University of Brasov	Brasov	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1948	N/A
Ovidius University of Constanta	coastal city of Constanta	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1961	N/A
Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy	Timisoara	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy	Bucharest	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1856	N/A
University of Oradea	Oradea	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1961	N/A
University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova	Craiova	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1948	N/A
Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy	N/A	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1945	N/A
Titu Maiorescu University	Bucharest	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1991	N/A
Apollonia University of Iasi	Iasi	$7,000 (₹5,84,500)	$72,000 (₹60,12,000)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1990	N/A
Wroclaw Medical University	Wroclaw	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1945	N/A
Jagiellonian University Medical College	N/A	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A
Medical University of Warsaw	close proximity to the university and offer a variety of housing options	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1950	N/A
Warsaw Medical University	capital city of Poland	$11,000 (₹9,18,500)	$105,000 (₹87,67,500)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	1950	N/A
University of Georgia	Athens	$15,000 (₹12,52,500)	$112,200 (₹93,68,700)	N/A	NMC	WHO	N/A	N/A	N/A

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