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Universiti Putra Malaysia Faculty of Medicine - MBBS Fees, Admission & Eligibility 2026

Complete guide to study MBBS at Universiti Putra Malaysia Faculty of Medicine. NMC approved medical university in Malaysia. Annual fees: $9,000.

Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
NMC ApprovedWHO Listed
Fees/Year$9,000
Est.1973
TypePublic
Students30,000+
iAMBBS Editorial TeamDr. Priya Sharma

Admission to Universiti Putra Malaysia Faculty of Medicine

Universiti Putra Malaysia Faculty of Medicine in Malaysia admits international MBBS students for the October intake, with applications closing by June 30. The minimum NEET score required is 137 marks for general category applicants. Operating since 1973, the university has an established admission process for Indian students.

Universiti Putra Malaysia Faculty of Medicine requires a minimum NEET score of 137 marks (general category) and 107 marks (SC/ST/OBC). These are NMC-mandated minimums — unlike Indian counseling, Malaysia universities do not rank applicants by NEET score. A student scoring 137 and one scoring 500 both qualify equally, making NEET a threshold rather than a ranking tool for admission here.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for Universiti Putra Malaysia Faculty of Medicine
CriteriaRequirement
NEET cutoff (General)137 marks
NEET cutoff (SC/ST/OBC)107 marks
IntakeOctober
Application deadlineJune 30

Universiti Putra Malaysia Faculty of Medicine conducts its MBBS program in English. This means lectures, textbooks, and clinical discussions are all in English — no preparatory language course is needed. The program spans 6 years, including clinical rotations. Clinical training takes place at the university's affiliated teaching hospital.

Universiti Putra Malaysia Faculty of Medicine holds NMC approval and is listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools, which means the degree is recognized for FMGE eligibility upon return to India. After receiving the admission letter, the next steps are visa application, forex arrangement, and flight booking — a process that typically takes 4-6 weeks for Malaysia.

Note: Admission requirements are subject to change. Always verify current requirements with the university or our counselors before applying.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Universiti Putra Malaysia Faculty of Medicine

Yes, medical degrees from Malaysian universities, including UPM, are generally recognized by the NMC, allowing Indian graduates to pursue further studies or practice medicine in India after clearing the required licensing exams. It's crucial to verify the specific recognition status with the NMC before enrolling for the 2026 intake.
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