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NEET ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Complete guide to age limit, qualification requirements, minimum percentage, number of attempts, and NRI eligibility for NEET 2024 — prescribed by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Recent Amendments to NEET Eligibility — Important Updates

NTA has removed the Upper Age Limit restriction & there is no longer a cap on the number of NEET attempts. Candidates with Biology as an additional subject are now also eligible.

Latest Updates

Recent Amendments to NEET Eligibility

The National Testing Agency has made the following key changes to NEET eligibility criteria. All students must take note of these updates before applying.
  • NTA has removed the Upper Age Limit criteria — candidates above 25 years of age are now eligible to appear for the NEET exam.
  • No restriction on the number of attempts — candidates can appear for NEET as many times as they wish, provided they satisfy all other eligibility criteria.
  • Candidates who have taken Biology as an additional subject in Class 12 are also now eligible to apply for NEET.

General Criteria

General Eligibility Criteria for NEET

Every candidate must meet these fundamental requirements to be eligible for NEET. Ensure all conditions are satisfied before submitting your application.
Academic Qualification

Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as main subjects from a recognized board.

Minimum Age

Candidate must have completed 17 years of age in the month of December of the year in which they are appearing for NEET.

Nationality

Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and Foreign Nationals are all eligible to apply for NEET 2024.

Number of Attempts

No upper limit on attempts. Candidates may appear as many times as needed, provided all other eligibility criteria are met.

Minimum Marks

Minimum Percentage in Qualifying Exam

Candidates must secure the following minimum marks in their Class 12 qualifying examination to be eligible for NEET 2024.

Category
Minimum Percentage Required
Subjects

General / Gen-EWS

50% minimum marks

Physics, Chemistry, Biology

OBC / SC / ST

40% minimum marks

Physics, Chemistry, Biology

PWD (Persons With Disability)

45% minimum marks

Physics, Chemistry, Biology

NRI / Foreign Students

Eligibility for NRI & Foreign Students

Candidates who have studied abroad and wish to pursue medical education in India must satisfy the following additional requirements.
  • Must have passed Chemistry, Physics, English, and Biology/Biotechnology with 50% marks in Class XII or equivalent from an internationally recognized board.
  • Equivalency of foreign qualifications is determined by the Association of Indian Universities as per MCI regulations and the concerned university's guidelines.
  • This includes candidates who pursued the B (International Baccalaureate), GCSE, or Advanced Placement curriculum in their schools abroad.
  • IB candidates studying in India are also fully eligible to appear for NEET 2024 under the standard NRI eligibility rules.
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Quick Eligibility Checklist
  • Completed / appearing in Class 12 with PCB
  • Minimum 17 years of age by December
  • Indian National, NRI, OCI, PIO or Foreign National
  • General: 50% marks in qualifying exam
  • OBC/SC/ST: 40% marks in qualifying exam
  • PWD: 45% marks in qualifying exam
  • No upper age limit (removed by NTA)
  • No limit on number of attempts
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