Skip to content
Bulgaria Study logoBulgaria Study
Menu
Call +91 62385 03277

Entrance Exams for MBBS in Bulgaria: Subjects, Format, 2026 Dates and Fees by University

Every Bulgarian medical university admits non-EU students through its own exam in biology and chemistry, and most add an English test for students without a certificate. The exams are usually online, with several dates a year, and they are the real filter: the number of places for non-EU students is small.

Leonid Kurza, founder of Edumapple

Written by Leonid Kurza, founder of Edumapple
Updated 23 October 2026 · how we check facts

By university, 2026

UniversitySubjectsFormat and datesFee
MU SofiaEnglish, biology and chemistry in one examOnline; non-EU sitting on 9 September 2026, ranking on 11 September€210
MU PlevenBiology and chemistry, same dayOnline; 23 June, 17 September, 8 October, 28 October and 17 November 2026, for the February 2027 intake€200
MU PlovdivBiology and chemistry, plus an English diagnostic testSeveral sittings from spring to summer, re-sit in September€300 per attempt
MU VarnaBiology and chemistrySee the university's exam calendarSee the university
Trakia UniversityBiology and chemistrySee the universitySee the university
Sofia UniversityCompetitive entrance exam for MedicineSee the universityPaid by bank transfer

Plovdiv's 2026 calendar comes from its admission page, which was not fully readable when we checked; confirm the dates before registering.

Which Bulgarian medical university fits your NEET score and budget?

We reply by phone or WhatsApp on the next working day. Counselling is free.

or WhatsApp us

How to prepare

  • Revise NCERT biology and chemistry for Classes 11 and 12; the level is similar, and NEET preparation helps directly.
  • Practise multiple-choice questions under time pressure in English.
  • For an online exam, test your camera, microphone and connection in advance and use a quiet room.
  • Register early: some sittings fill up, and the documents deadline can be before the last exam date.

Which Bulgarian medical university fits your NEET score and budget?

We reply by phone or WhatsApp on the next working day. Counselling is free.

or WhatsApp us

English

Plovdiv and Pleven ask for a B2 certificate if English is not an official language of your country; Sofia tests English in its exam. A recent IELTS or TOEFL score usually exempts you from the English test. If your English is not ready, a preparatory year is the alternative.

Next step: documents and the MES certificate.

Questions about Bulgarian medical entrance exams

What is the syllabus of the Bulgarian medical entrance exam?

Biology and chemistry at secondary-school level, close to Class 11 and 12 in India. The universities publish sample tests or topic lists on their admission pages.

Is the exam online?

At MU Sofia and Pleven, yes, with camera and microphone. Pleven asks for a 20 Mbps connection. Check each year's rules.

Can I take the exam more than once?

At several universities, yes, in the same season: Pleven had five dates in 2026, and Plovdiv runs several sittings with a fee for each attempt.

Is an English certificate required?

Usually a B2 certificate. Without one, Plovdiv gives an English diagnostic test and Pleven sends you to its preparatory course. MU Sofia combines English, biology and chemistry in one exam; failing any part fails the exam.

Where these facts come from