NEET for Gulf Students — Exam Cities Abroad, Fee and What to Know

Students in the Gulf can write NEET-UG without travelling to India: NTA holds the exam in several Gulf cities. The fee is higher, and families should plan registration, documents and travel carefully.

This guide is based on the official NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin. The 2027 bulletin was not out as of 6 November 2026, so check neet.nta.nic.in for any changes.

Exam cities outside India (2026)

UAE: Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Qatar: Doha. Oman: Muscat. Saudi Arabia: Riyadh.
Kuwait: Kuwait City. Bahrain: Manama.
The 2026 bulletin listed 14 cities abroad in all (also Kathmandu, Singapore, Bangkok, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur and Lagos). The June 2026 re-examination was held at 14 centres abroad too.

The fee

In 2026 the fee for a centre outside India was ₹9,500, compared with ₹1,700 (General), ₹1,600 (Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL) and ₹1,000 (SC/ST/PwBD and third gender) for centres in India.

The exam

NEET is a pen-and-paper test of 3 hours with 180 questions; see our NEET 2027 guide for the pattern and eligibility.
You choose the medium when you apply: English, Hindi (bilingual with English) or a regional language such as Malayalam (with English). It cannot be changed later.
In 2026 the 3 May exam was cancelled and a re-examination was held on 21 June; follow NTA notices closely in the exam year.

After NEET: admissions for Gulf students

For Kerala state-quota seats, register with CEE Kerala through the KEAM application; nativity rules decide which quotas you can use. See our NEET courses in Kerala guide.
NRI and foreign-national candidates have separate criteria in the bulletin, and some admissions need an Embassy certificate; read that section carefully if it applies to you.

Tips for Gulf families

Apply early and keep passport, school certificates and your Indian address ready for the form.
Check the city allotted on your admit card and plan travel to the centre the day before if it is in another emirate or city.
Keep school pre-board and model exam dates in mind so that NEET preparation fits around them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a NEET exam centre in Dubai?

Yes. The official NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin lists Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah in the UAE, as well as Doha, Muscat, Riyadh, Kuwait City and Manama, among the exam cities outside India.

What is the NEET fee for exam centres outside India?

In 2026 the fee for a centre outside India was ₹9,500. For centres in India it was ₹1,700 (General), ₹1,600 (Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL) and ₹1,000 (SC/ST/PwBD and third gender). Check the 2027 bulletin for the current fee.

Can Gulf students write NEET in Malayalam?

NEET is offered in 13 mediums, including Malayalam; regional-language test booklets come with English. You choose the medium when applying and cannot change it later.

How do Gulf students get Kerala medical seats after NEET?

Register with CEE Kerala through the KEAM application for the Kerala allotment. Which quotas you can use depends on nativity and other rules in the KEAM prospectus; NRI candidates should also check the NRI criteria.

Does WonderZ coach Gulf students for NEET and the boards?

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