NEET eligibility criteria 2025 is important for candidates who wish to apply for the entrance test. Candidates must check the NEET 2025 eligibility criteria and ensure that they are eligible prior to filling the NEET 2025 application form. Know the age restriction, qualification, and marks required to appear for NEET 2025 here.
NEET Eligibility Criteria 2025 - The eligibility criteria for NEET UG are crucial for each aspirant to be able to appear for the highly competitive medical entrance exam. Last year, the National Medical Commission (NMC) revised the NEET eligibility criteria. As per this, candidates who studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as additional subjects were also eligible to appear for NEET.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is yet to announce the NEET 2025 eligibility criteria. However, based on speculations and latest news and updates, the NEET eligibility criteria for 2025 may change. As has been observed over the past few years, the NEET eligibility criteria is dynamic and change as per the need of the hour. There may be NEET age restriction 2025 introduced by NTA based on expert suggestions. Moreover, capping the number of attempts is also being discussed.
Q: How many times can I appear for NEET?
Q: Can I get MBBS admission with a 300 score in NEET 2024?
It is possible to get admission to a private medical college with a score of 300 in NEET 2023. For government medical college, one should ideally obtain a score above 600. The NEET cutoff for the Government medical colleges vary as per the institute rank and round of counselling. Hence, it can be said that a score of 300 in NEET 2023 may not be sufficient for admission to Government medical colleges. As per past years' trends, a score between 500 to 700 or above is in the cutoff marks for NEET.
Q: What is the minimum NEET score required to get an MBBS seat?
According to last year's NEET cutoff marks, a General or OBC category candidate should secure at least 500 marks to get an MBBS seat at a standard medical college in India. However, for a reserved category candidate, a score of 300 to 400 may get them an MBBS seat. Students must note that the minimum NEET score mentioned here is indicatie and not absolute. The minimum marks or the NEET cutoff marks will vary based on the qualifying cutoff, number of seats, number of aplications, andother factors. Candidates with a relatively low score must be patient and participate in multiple rounds of counselling untill they get the seat of their choice. Candidates may also participate in both national as well as state-level counsellings to expand their chances of admission.
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NTA is likely to announce the NEET 2025 dates anytime soon, by December 2024. Along with the notification and information bulletin, the NEET 2025 eligibility criteria will be announced. This article brings the NEET eligibility criteria in detail, based on last year.
Read the complete article to know more about the eligibility for NEET UG 2025.
Basic NEET UG 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Below are the basic or primary eligibility criteria for NEET UG 2025.
- According to the NEET age criteria, candidates must have attained the age of 17 years at the time of admission or will attain the same by December 31, 2025. Accordingly, the minimum date of birth of candidates should be December 31, 2008. There is no upper age limit for NEET (as of last year. There may be age restriction in NEET 2025).
- Indian nationals/ Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) who wish to pursue MBBS/ BDS from a foreign university also have to qualify for NEET 2025.
NEET UG 2025 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit
In an official announcement made by the National Medical Commission (NMC), it was stated that the upper age limit for NEET candidates has been removed. Earlier, the age criteria for General and reserved category candidates were 25 years and 30 years respectively. This eligibility criteria factor was included in the NEET 2022 exam and was maintained for NEET 2024 age limit as well.
Also Read: NEET 2022 Upper Age Limit Scrapped by NMC
Q: Can I get an MBBS seat with a NEET score of 350?
If you belong to SC /ST category, you can get a MBBS seat with 350. for OBC and general category, cut-off score is much more higher than 350. So, prepare well. All the best.
Q: Can a class 12 student appear for NEET?
A Class 12 student can appear for NEET, provided he/she fulfills the eligibility criteria for the exam stated by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam conducting body. Although there is no upper age limit for appearing in NEET, but the lower age limit is still applicable. A candidate must of at least 17 years as of December 31 of the academic year. Unless candidates meet the lower age limit criterion, they would not be considered eligible to appear for NEET for the particular year. The other factors of eligibility include studying Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects.
Q: How many attempts are allowed in NTA NEET UG exam?
There is no limit to the number of attempts to appear in the NTA NEET UG exam. While NEET UG is conducted once a year and candidates can appear only once in one year, an overall basis, an aspirant can appear for the exam as many times as he/she wishes to. Given the fact that the upper age limit has been removed, there is no barrier to the highest number of attempts.
Q: Is there any age limit for NEET exam?
The upper age limit criterion was removed by NMC on March 9, 2022, based on the judgment made by the Supreme Court of India. Earlier, the case was under trial in the apex court. However, there is a lower age limit of 17 years as of December 31 of the academic year. Unless candidates meet the lower age limit criterion, they would not be considered eligible to appear for NEET.
Q: How many city preference candidates can submit while selecting the NTA NEET exam centre?
Candidates will be allowed to enter only two cities in the order of their preference. Till 2022, candidates could enter as many as four cities. Last year, NTA reduced the number of exam city choice. The list of exam cities in the dropdown menu will be based on the permanent and present address entered by candidates in the registration form of NEET. This would ensure that candidates are allotted a city in or near their present and permanent address. This also led to reduction in choosing other cities mistakenly.
NEET UG 2025 Eligibility Criteria: Qualifying Marks
Below are the NEET 2024 eligibility criteria with respect to the educational background or marks obtained in the qualifying exam.
- Candidates must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English subjects individually in the qualifying examination.
- Candidates must have studied this subject as core or additional subjects.
- Candidates belonging to the General category must have scored a minimum of 50 per cent in the qualifying examination.
- Candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes/ Other Backward should have a minimum score of 40 per cent in the qualifying examination.
- Candidates who belong to the General category and are applying under the Persons with Disability (PWD) Quota, must have a minimum score of 45 per cent marks in the qualifying examination.
NEET UG 2025 Eligibility Criteria: Minimum Qualifying Marks
The following table brings the minimum aggregate required in the qualifying exam or as per the evaluation criteria:
Category |
Minimum aggregate in the qualifying examination (PCB) |
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General |
50 per cent |
General - PWD |
45 per cent |
SC/ ST/ OBC/ Reserved-PWD |
40 per cent |
How Many Attempts for NEET?
The maximum number of attempts for the NEET has not been directed by the NTA. Thus, allowing a candidate to appear for NEET as many times as they want to.
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Till NEET 2023, only those students, who studied these subjects as core subjects were permitted to appear for the exam. NMC has revised the NEET UG 2024 eligibility as a response to the Court orders. As per the official notice released by NMC, the eligibility criteria of NEET 2024 is stated as, "Candidates who have passed 10+2 or its equivalent with the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology & English shall be eligible for appearing in NEET-UG."
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NEET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Candidates Belonging to the UT of J&K/ Ladakh
Candidates belonging to the UT of J&K/ Ladakh are not eligible to apply for the 15 per cent All India Quota seats and can only apply for the seats of Deemed Universities, ESIC, and AFMC.
NEET 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Candidates Applying for State/ Deemed/ Central/ ESIC/ AFMC Seats
The following criteria are related to the seat categories:
- Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs and PIOs are eligible to apply for these seats
- Foreign nationals should confirm their eligibility before applying for NEET 2025
NEET Eligibility Criteria 2025 for Candidates Applying for 15 per cent All India Quota (AIQ) Seats
Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs and foreign nationals are eligible to apply for these seats.
The following table brings the new NEET reservation criteria for OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PwD categories under the 15 per cent AIQ seats are as follows:
Categories |
Reservation Percentage |
---|---|
SC |
15 |
ST |
7.5 |
OBC |
27 |
EWS |
10 |
PwD |
5 |
On July 29, 2021, the Government of India made a landmark decision that from the academic year of 2021-22 onwards, there would be a 27 per cent OBC quota in NEET(Non-Creamy Layer) and a 10 per cent NEET reservation for EWS in 15 per cent Under Graduate (UG) All India Quota seats (MBBS/BDS) (contributed by the State/UTs to the Central Pool).
Also Read: NEET UG Reservation for OBC, EWS, SC, ST and General
NEET 2025 Eligibility Criteria for Central Universities
Delhi University (MAMC, LHMC, UCMS): Like all other universities, only 15 per cent seats of the colleges affiliated with Delhi University will be filled through NEET counselling. The remaining 85 per cent of seats will be filled via DU NEET counselling. Candidates who have passed Class 11 and Class 12 from an institute located in Delhi will be able to apply for these 85 per cent seats.
Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia: The institute offers 50 BDS seats, out of which 47 seats will be filled through the MCC NEET counselling. The remaining three seats fall under the institutional quota and will be allotted to only those candidates who have passed Class 11 and Class 12 from JMI.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU): The institute reserves 50 per cent of its seats for candidates who have studied at AMU for the past three years. Only such candidates will be able to apply for the institutional quota seats of AMU. The remaining 50 per cent will be filled through the MCC counselling of NEET.
Banaras Hindu University (BHU): All candidates who fulfil the basic eligibility criteria for NEET MCC counselling can apply for the seats at BHU. There is no special requirement for applying to this institute.
NEET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Qualifying Examination Codes
The following table brings the code-wise description of the candidate category.
Code |
Description |
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Code 01 |
|
Code 02 |
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Code 03 |
The candidate has completed the Intermediate/Pre-degree Examination in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English. (or) The candidate has completed the qualifying examination equivalent to Class 12 completed from a state board. |
Code 04 |
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Code 05 |
The candidate is enrolled in a three-year degree course in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology and has cleared the first year including practical tests. |
Code 06 |
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Code 07 |
The candidate has passed an examination that is equivalent to the Intermediate Science Examination with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology. or The candidate has completed the qualifying examination from a foreign University |
NEET 2025 application forms are expected to be released in the first week of March 2025, and the last date of application is likely to be scheduled in the second week of April 2025. The exam will be held tentatively on May 4, 2025. Before applying for NEET UG 2025, candidates must ensure that they fulfil the NEET 2025 eligibility criteria, otherwise, their candidature will be cancelled. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will update the revised NEET UG 2025 eligibility criteria in the information brochure along with the application form.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is an entrance test conducted for admission to various medical and allied courses, including MBBS, BDS and AYUSH. Thus, the eligibility criteria of NEET 2024 refer to a basic minimum qualification for a candidate to apply for the said courses.
NTA had removed the upper age limit clause from NEET 2021 eligibility criteria thus enabling aspirants older than 25 years to apply for it. All those who wish to apply for this national entrance test are advised to check their eligibility before filling out the NEET application form 2024. Candidates who do not fulfil the NEET eligibility criteria, if found ineligible, may have to face severe consequences such as the cancellation of their admission.
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NEET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When will the NEET 2025 application process begin?
A: The NEET 2025 application forms are expected to be released by NTA in the first week of March 2025. The last date to apply is likely to be scheduled to be in the second week of April 2025.
Q. I am 27 years old, can I apply for NEET 2025?
A. NEET upper age limit was scrapped by NMC on March 9, 2022. Hence, you can apply for the exam. However, there are speculations around NEET 2025 age limit by NTA. In case an upper age limit is implemented, then there will be limitations in applying and appearing for NEET 2025.
Q. Can NIOS students apply for NEET 2025?
A. Yes, NIOS students are eligible to apply for NEET 2025.
Q. Is it important to score good marks in Class 12 marks for NEET 2025?
A. As per NEET eligibility criteria, General category candidates had to score 50 per cent or above in the PCB section in Class 12.
Q. I had Biotechnology in Class 11 and Class 12. Can I appear for NEET?
A. Yes, candidates with Biotechnology in Class 11 and Class 12 as core or additional subjects are eligible for NEET UG 2025.
Q. Is there any attempt limit for NEET?
A. No, there is no attempt limit specified by NTA for NEET as of now. However, there are speculations regarding the NEET 2025 eligibility criteria, wherein the number of attempts may be limited, unlike previous years.
Q. I want to go abroad for an MBBS degree. Do I still need to clear NEET?
A. Yes, NEET is mandatory for candidates who wish to pursue MBBS from a country other than India. In such cases, the validity of the NEET result will be three years from the date of its announcement.
Q. I have done BSc Nursing. Am I eligible for NEET?
A. Yes, you are eligible for NEET. You will have to choose 'Code 06' while filling the application form for NEET 2025.
Q. I am an Indian citizen but I have completed my formal education in UAE. Can I apply for NEET UG 2025?
A. You can apply for NEET if you have passed the qualifying examination with PCB and English. You will have to choose 'Code 07' while filling the application form.
Q. I am 16 years old, but I have passed Class 12. Can I apply for NEET?
A. No, you are not eligible for NEET UG 2025. The minimum age of the applicants, as of December 31 of the academic year, should be 17 years.
Q. I am domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir. Can I apply for NEET?
A. Yes, you can apply for NEET. However, the candidates belonging to J&K, and Ladakh will not be eligible for the 15 per cent AIQ seats.
Q. I am an OBC category student and have scored 38 per cent in Class 12. Am I eligible for NEET?
A. No, you are not eligible for NEET. The minimum qualifying percentage for OBC category candidates is 45. In case NTA revises the qualifying percentage based on the new evaluation scheme, it would be updated here on this page.
Q. Can Arts students give NEET?
A. No, Arts students or candidates who have pursued Humanities background will not be considered eligible to appear for NEET. Since the primary subjects tested in NEET are Physics, Chemistry and Biology, candidates must have sufficient knowledge and have covered the syllabus of Science for Class 11 and Class 12. However, based on the revised eligibility criteria, if an Arts student has studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology as additional subjects, will be considered eligible for NEET.
Q. Can non-Bio students appear for NEET?
A. Students planning to appear for NEET must study Biology, either as a core subject, or as an additional subject in Class 11 and Class 12. Hence, if a student has not studied Biology at all in his/her senior secondary education, he/she will not be eligible to appear for NEET 2024. As Biology carries the highest weightage in the NEET exam, it will be futile to attempt for non-Bio students. They should instead focus on a relevant course or entrance exam for their higher education.
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