The minimum age to apply for NEET 2023 is 17 years. Thus, candidates who are currently 17 or will be completing 17 years of age by Dec 31, 2023 are eligible to fill NEET 2023 Application Form. The upper age limit of 25 years has been scrapped.
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Content Writer | Updated On - Oct 26, 2023
What is the age limit to apply for NEET 2023?
NEET Eligibility criteria 2023: The minimum eligibility criteria to apply for NEET is to have passed class 12 in PCB with a minimum of 50% marks. Candidates belonging to the reserved category require only 40% in the qualifying exam in class 12 to fill NEET 2023 Application Form.
Other than Indian Nationals, NRIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals are also eligible for admission to MBBS/ BDS/ BAMS/ BUMS/ BHMS/ BSMS seats based on NEET. Check NEET Reservation
- As per the latest NTA notification, NEET 2023 eligibility for Foreign Nationals/ PIOs/ NRIs/ OCI cardholders has been revised.
- Earlier eligible for admission to only the NRI and supernumerary seats, OCI/ NRI/ PIO/ Foreign nationals are now eligible for admission to all UG medical seats subject to the rules and regulations issued by the respective authorities. Read More
- Candidates who have taken biology as an additional subject are also eligible to apply.
- While appearing for NEET Counselling candidates will have to produce all the original documents satisfying the minimum eligibility requirements.
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Table of Contents
- NEET Eligibility Criteria 2023
- NEET Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit
- NEET Eligibility Criteria: Qualification & Marks
- NEET Eligibility Criteria: Qualifying Examination Code
- NEET Eligibility Criteria: For NRI/Foreign Students
- NEET Eligibility Criteria: For 15% AIQ Seats
- NEET Eligibility Criteria: For State Quota
- NEET Eligibility Criteria: No. of Attempts
- Frequently Asked Questions
NEET Eligibility Criteria 2023
The important details of NEET 2023 eligibility criteria is mentioned below in the table:
| Parameters | Details |
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| Qualification Requirements | Passed Class 10+2 in PCB and English from a recognized board. |
| NEET Age Limit |
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| NEET Eligibility Marks in 12th |
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| NEET Attempt Limit | No restrictions on the number of attempts. |
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NEET Eligibility Criteria 2023: For B.Sc Nursing
- Age Limit – The minimum of the candidates planning to appear for NEET 2023 to take admission in B.Sc Nursing should be 17 years as of Dec 31, 2023.
- Minimum Qualification – Candidate should have passed in the subjects of PCB (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) and English individually.
- He/ She must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in PCB in class 12.
- If a candidate has completed class 12 from State Open School which is recognized by NIOS in the above-mentioned subjects can also appear for the exam.
- For reserved category candidates, there is a relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying marks i.e. candidates with 40% in class can apply and appear for NEET 2023.
- English is a compulsory subject in class 12 for being eligible for admission to B.Sc. (Nursing).
- Reservation Policy – For Divyangjan candidates: 3% Disability reservation to be considered with a disability of locomotor to the tune of 40% to 50% of the lower extremity and other eligibility criteria with regard to age and qualification will be same as prescribed for each Nursing program.
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NEET Age Limit Criteria
NEET Eligibility Criteria 2023: Age Limit
Candidates must adhere to NEET age limit criteria specified by NTA:
- Candidates must have completed 17 years by December 31, 2023
- Candidates who are above the age of 25 are provisionally allowed to appear for the examination but their admission is dependent on the verdict provided by the Supreme Court.
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Qualifying Marks for NEET
NEET Eligibility Criteria 2023: Qualification & Marks
- Students who have passed the class XII qualifying exam are eligible to apply for NEET.
- Candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology as their subjects in Class XII and should have passed in all the subjects.
- Class XII is the basic qualifying exam, but the qualifying marks differ according to the candidates’ category.
- Candidates need to fill the appropriate NEET Qualifying Examination Codes in the online application form.
- NIOS candidates and those who opted for Biology as an additional subject are now also eligible for NEET
NEET 2023 Eligibility Criteria - Minimum Percentage Required Category Wise
| Categories | Qualifying Marks |
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| General/GEN-EWS | 50% marks in the qualifying exam |
| OBC/SC/ST Category | 40% marks in the qualifying exam |
| Persons With Disabilities | 40% marks in the qualifying exam |
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People Also Ask
Ques: Are NIO candidates eligible for NEET 2023?
Ans: Based on NEET eligibility criteria NIOS candidates are also eligible to appear for NEET exam if they fulfill all the required minimum criteria.
Ques: Can I do MBBS from open or without appearing for NEET as I do not match the minimum eligibility criteria prescribed by NTA?
Ans: No. There is no such provision provided by any of the colleges in India. MBBS is a practical course, therefore, the presence of candidates at the college is very important to learn all the concepts.
Ques: How can I qualify to appear for NEET 2023?
Ans: Candidates who have passed class 12 in PCB with a minimum of 50% marks and completed 17 years of age as of Dec 31, 2023 are qualified to appear for NEET 2023.
Ques. Are foreign nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) candidates eligible to apply for 15% of all India quota seats?
Ans. Yes, all foreign nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) candidates are eligible to apply for 15% of all India quota seats. They will have to show their passport No. as ID Proof.
Ques: Can open school students appear for NEET and what is the minimum eligibility criteria for those candidates?
Ans: Yes, open school students are also eligible to appear for NEET. If a candidate fulfills all the minimum eligibility requirements prescribed by NTA then they can apply for the exam.
Ques: What percentage is required in 12th to become eligible for NEET?
Ans: The minimum percentage required in class for the general category candidates is 50%, for reserved category candidates is 40% and for PwD candidates it is 40%.
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Qualifying Exam Codes for NEET 2023
All those candidates who apply for NEET have to select a code for the qualifying examination. The details of Code 1 to 7 are given below in the table:
| Qualifying Examination Codes | |
|---|---|
| Code 01 | This code is for 12th Standard candidates in 2022, whose results are awaited and apply for the exam. These candidates must have qualified the class 12th exam by the time of admission, otherwise, they will be considered ineligible. |
| Code 02 | Candidates who are in Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination which is equivalent to 10+2 Higher/Senior Secondary Examination after a period of 12 years study, the last two years of such study comprising of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology (which shall include practical tests in these subjects) and Mathematics or any other elective subject with English at a level not less than the core course for English as prescribed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training after the introduction of the 10+2+3 educational structure as recommended by the National Committee on Education have to put this code. |
| Code 03 | This code is for candidates who have done their Intermediate/Pre-degree Examination in Science at an Indian University/Board or other recognized examining body with Physics, Chemistry, Biology /Biotechnology (which shall include practical test in these subjects) and also English as a compulsory subject. |
| Code 04 | Candidates who have completed their Pre-professional/Pre-medical Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English after passing either the Higher Secondary Examination or the Pre-University or an equivalent examination have to choose this code. The Preprofessional/Pre-medical examination shall include practical tests in these subjects and also English as a compulsory subject. |
| Code 05 | This code is for candidates who have completed the first year of the three years’ degree course of a recognized University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests in these subjects provided the examination is a University Examination and candidate has passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology with English at a level not less than a core course. |
| Code 06 | Those who have taken B.Sc. examination from an Indian University provided that he/she has passed the B.Sc. Examination with not less than two of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Biotechnology and further that he/ she has passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English have to choose this code. |
| Code 07 | Candidates with have qualified any other examination which in scope and standard (Last 02 years of 10+2 Study comprising of Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology; which shall include practical test in these subjects) have to choose this code. The exam should be equivalent to the Intermediate Science Examination of an Indian University/Board, taking Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests in each of these subjects and English. |
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NEET Eligibility for NRI Students
NEET Eligibility Criteria 2023: For NRI/ Foreign Students
- Candidates who have studied abroad and want admission in medical colleges in India must have passed in Chemistry, Physics, English, and Biology/Biotechnology with 50% marks in Class XII and their equivalency is determined by the Association of Indian Universities as MCI regulations and the concerned university.
- This includes candidates who took the IB (International Baccalaureate)/GCSE/Advanced Placement curriculum in school.
- IB candidates in India are also eligible for NEET.
As per the latest notification by NTA, OCI/ NRI/ PIO/ Foreign nationals are now eligible for admission to medical/ dental/ ayurveda/ unani/ siddha/ homoeopathy seats subject to the rules and regulations issued by the respective state government or the govt. of India.
NEET Eligibility for 15% AIQ Seats
NEET Eligibility Criteria 2023: For 15% All India Quota Seats
- Indian Nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Foreign Nationals are eligible for 15% All India Quota Seats.
- 15% of the total seats are segregated as All India Quota (AIQ) seats. To take admission via AIQ, candidates need to take part in Online Counselling for NEET conducted by MCC.
- After 2 rounds of counseling, if any seats remain vacant under AIQ, they will be converted into State Quota seats.
- The merit list will have equal number of names as seats under the All India Quota, candidates will thus be allocated their seats directly. Those that will be put on the waiting list will be guided by the directions of the DGHS (Director General of Health Services).
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will now participate in 15% All India Quota Counselling and will not require the submission of a self-declaration form.
For Candidates from UT of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh
- Candidates from J&K and Ladakh are not eligible for 15% AIQ seats as these two opted out of the All India Scheme.
- Therefore, to claim eligibility candidates have to submit online self-declaration.
- This self-declaration page will be generated automatically along with the confirmation page and must be kept for reference for the time of counseling.
- The Self Declaration Form submitted by the candidate will be verified at the time of counselling. If any discrepancies are found in the same then this may lead to the cancellation of the candidature.
- Candidates from the UT of J&K and Ladakh can appear in NEET 2023 for admission to Private Medical/Dental/Ayurveda/Siddha/Unani/Homeopathy Colleges or any Private/Deemed University and AFMC, AIIMS, JIPMER subject to the fulfillment of respective eligibility conditions.
NEET Eligibility for State Quota
NEET Eligibility Criteria 2023: For State Quota Seats
All India Rank and All India Quota Merit List will be prepared based on NEET Cut off. NTA will provide all of the required information to the DGHS who will then forward it to the mandated state medical councils. The state medical councils will prepare their own merit lists for counselling based on a multitude of factors such as the applicant’s eligibility based on domicile requirements.
The states participating in NEET will fill the remaining 85% of their MBBS/BDS seats through state counseling as per the following norms:
- Aspirants must have completed/appeared in 10th and 12th class exam from the state.
- Candidates should have valid address proof and domicile of the state.
- Admission through these seats will be subject to reservation policy and eligibility criteria prevalent in the State or Union Territory.
- For State counseling, candidates must contact the relevant state counseling authority for details. Deemed private universities will conduct their own counseling procedures, and candidates must apply for admission independently. Candidates who wish to take admission into AFMC must apply separately on their website since they will hold a second screening process.
The following persons can apply for admission under the state quota:
- Indian Nationals
- Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
- Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs)
- Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)
- Foreign Nationals
NOTE: Candidates who are foreign nationals have to confirm their eligibility from the concerned Medical/ Dental/ Siddha/ Unani/ Ayurveda/ Homeopathy College/ State.
NEET Eligibility Criteria 2023: Attempts Limit
In 2018, the cap on NEET attempts limit had been removed but during that time the upper age limit was being followed where candidates above 25 years of age were not allowed to appear for the exam.
- Also in 2018, the age limit criteria was challenged by candidates in the Supreme Court.
- In a recent announcement made by NMC, the upper age limit requirement for NEET UG has been scrapped officially.
- Therefore, for NEET 2023, there is no limit on the number of attempts and also no limit on upper age criteria.
NEET Eligibility FAQs
NEET Eligibility 2023 FAQs
Ques. I belong to the unreserved category. What is the minimum qualification required as per NEET Eligibility to apply for the exam?
Ans. Higher secondary (12th ) or equivalent with the Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English subjects, and 50% marks in the qualifying exam is the minimum qualification as per NEET Eligibility for general category candidates to take NEET 2023. In addition to this, candidates must have achieved the age of 17 years by December 31, 2023.
Ques. How many times can I appear for exam as per NEET eligibility?
Ans. As per NEET Eligibility, there are no restrictions on the number of attempts on taking NEET.
Ques. I am 16 years old and appearing in class 12th in 2022 and as per NEET eligibility criteria, I will be completing my 17 years before Dec 31, 2023. Can I apply for the exam?
Ans. Yes. If a candidate will be completing his/ her minimum age requirement on or before Dec 31, 2023, then he/ she can apply for the exam.
Ques. What is NEET eligibility for qualifying marks in class 12th for candidates appearing in NEET?
Ans. The eligibility of qualifying marks in class 12 th for candidates appearing in NEET is mentioned below:
- Unreserved - 50%
- SC, ST and OBC - 40%
- PwD - 40%
Ques. I belong to the OBC category and have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with 46% marks. Am I eligible for appearing in NEET 2023?
Ans. Yes, you can sit for NEET 2023 because as per the eligibility criteria the minimum marks required from the reserved category candidates in the qualifying exam are 40%.
Ques. I am 26 years old and belong to the unreserved category. Am I eligible for appearing in NEET 2023?
Ans. Yes, you can appear for NEET 2023. The upper age limit to appear in NEET UG has been scrapped. NMC in its official letter dated March 9, 2022, had announced that the upper age limit should not be fixed. The information brochure will be accordingly updated and published on the official website along with NEET 2023 Notification.
Ques. As per NEET eligibility criteria who all can avail 15% All India Quota seats?
Ans. The following residents can avail the 15% All India Quota seats in NEET:
- Indian Nationals
- Non Resident Indians (NRIs)
- Oversees Citizen of India (OCIs)
- Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)
- Foreign Nationals
Ques. I am opting Oriya as the question paper medium. Am I then eligible for 15% All India Quota?
Ans. You are eligible for All India Quota and other quotas (per the required norms) irrespective of the medium in which examination is attempted.
Ques. I have appeared in NEET three times before. Will I be able to appear in NEET 2023?
Ans. There is no restriction on the number of attempts one can take at NEET, so as long as you qualify rest of the eligibility criteria, you can sit for NEET 2023.
Ques. Are there some MBBS or BDS seats for which admission can be offered without appearing in NEET?
Ans. No, the admissions to all (100%) MBBS and BDS seats including AIIMS and JIPMER seats will be done through NEET only.
Ques. Could I seek admission to an AIIMS institution through NEET?
Ans. Yes, AIIMS uses NEET score for offering admissions to their branches. Candidates have to appear for NEET exam to secure admission in AIIMS institutes.
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