MBBS in Russia Without NEET – Is It Possible in 2025? – While Russian medical universities may not require an entrance exam, NEET qualification remains mandatory for Indian students aspiring to study MBBS abroad, including in Russia. As per the National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines, Indian students must clear NEET to be eligible for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) or NEXT, required to practice in India after graduation. Without NEET, you can get admission in Russia, but you won't be allowed to practice in India. Therefore, qualifying NEET is essential for Indian students planning to study MBBS in Russia in 2025.