NEET

To be eligible for the NEET 2025 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), the key criteria primarily depend on the following factors:1. Age CriteriaMinimum Age: You must have completed 17 years of age by 31st December 2025.Maximum Age: As of now, the upper age limit for NEET is 25 years for general category candidates and 30 years for reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC). This applies to candidates appearing for their first attempt in NEET 2025.2. Educational Qualification12th Grade (Class 12): You must have completed Class 12 (or an equivalent examination) with subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology.B.Tech Completion: Since you completed your B.Tech after Class 12, it will not affect your eligibility for NEET. The NEET exam is based on Class 12 Biology, and B.Tech doesn't disqualify you from appearing, as long as you meet the above criteria.3. Subject RequirementsYou must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (with practicals) as compulsory subjects in Class 12. This means you are eligible to appear for NEET as you have completed Class 12 with PCM subjects, and Biology is typically part of the NEET syllabus.4. Number of AttemptsThere is no official limit on the number of attempts for NEET, as long as you meet the age and educational criteria for each year's exam.5. NationalityIndian Citizens, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are eligible to apply for NEET.ConclusionSince you have completed Class 12 with PCM subjects and B.Tech, you are eligible to appear for NEET 2025. Just ensure you meet the age requirements (minimum age of 17 and maximum of 25/30 based on your category).

In general, the overall duration of the NEET application process ranges from 30 to 45 days. Based on candidate requests or other external factors, NTA extends the last date of the NEET application process for five to seven days. However, NEET 2023 was an exception when the application last date was not extended, but the application process was reopened. The following table brings the NEET application start date and end date of the past few years. YearNEET Application Process Start DateNEET Application Process End Date2024February 9, 2024April 9, 2024March 16, 2024April 10, 20242023March 6, 2023April 12, 2023April 6, 2023April 15, 20232022April 6, 2022May 15, 20222021July 12, 2021August 10, 2021

Yes, Aadhaar Card verification is mandatory for NEET 2025 application process. As per a notification by NTA, the NEET 2025 registration and application process will implement Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID to ensure transparency and efficiency. Here, candidates' past academic data such as Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates will be linked to the Aadhaar Card. Hence, it is mandatory for candidates to update their APAAR ID and link the data with their Aadhaar Card. NTA has stated, "Candidates are advised to update their credentials in Aadhar, preferably as per their 10th Marksheet/Passing Certificate."