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.
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.
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
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The important details of NEET 2023 eligibility criteria is mentioned below in the table:
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Qualification Requirements | Passed Class 10+2 in PCB and English from a recognized board. |
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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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Candidates must adhere to NEET age limit criteria specified by NTA:
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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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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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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:
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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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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.
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:
The following persons can apply for admission under the state quota:
NOTE: Candidates who are foreign nationals have to confirm their eligibility from the concerned Medical/ Dental/ Siddha/ Unani/ Ayurveda/ Homeopathy College/ State.
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.
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:
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:
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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NEET 2022 total marks are 720 and according to the trends of AIIMS Delhi, the required cutoff for general category students is above 705. If you are scoring above 705, you have a good chance of getting admission to AIIMS Delhi.
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