The short answer is: for six of the seven partner universities covered on this site, NEET is not required to receive admission. Dai Nam University is the exception, where a valid NEET qualifying score is mandatory at admission.
That answer needs one important qualifier: “not required for admission” does not mean “irrelevant forever”. Admission policy and India's later licensing pathway are separate decisions.
University-wise NEET rule
| University | NEET at admission | Other key academic rule |
|---|---|---|
| Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy | Not required | 80% in Maths, Chemistry and Biology |
| Phan Chau Trinh University | Not required | 60% in PCB plus English |
| Dai Nam University | Required | Valid NEET score; no fixed percentage |
| Buon Ma Thuot Medical University | Not required | 65% overall aggregate |
| Dong A University | Not required | 65% overall aggregate |
| University of Health Sciences, VNU-HCM | Not required | 60% in PCB |
| Cuu Long University | Not required | 60% in PCB |
The table is the key point: do not reject Vietnam because someone says NEET is universally mandatory, and do not assume every university waives it because a different university does.
What should a student without NEET do?
Start with the university shortlist, then check the current Indian rules that apply to the student's year of admission and intended practice in India. Keep the NEET scorecard question separate from the university's admission form question.
The full eligibility guide also covers age, subject combinations and documents. The standard minimum age across this partner network is 17 by December 31 of the admission year.
The licensing distinction families should understand
An overseas university can admit a student under its own published criteria. Practising medicine in India is a later, regulated step. The graduate must satisfy the applicable foreign medical graduate regulations and pass the required licensing examination.
That is why careful counselling uses the phrases “NEET not required for admission at this university” and “confirm current Indian licensing eligibility” together. Neither a consultant nor a search result should replace checking the current rule for the student's intake year.
Documents to prepare
For an initial application, families usually need the 10th marksheet, 12th marksheet, transfer certificate, English-medium bonafide certificate and a valid Indian passport. Dai Nam also requires the NEET score and health documents described in its university profile.
If a family is comparing several universities, keep one folder per university. That prevents a valid document for one institution from being mistaken for a complete application to another.
Bottom line
Yes, it is possible to apply to MBBS in Vietnam without NEET at six of the seven partner universities covered here. The correct next move is not to chase a blanket “without NEET” promise; it is to match the student's marks and documents to a specific university and confirm the current Indian licensing requirements before payment. Compare the university profiles or contact the admissions team for a profile-specific shortlist.
