Associate Content Manager | Updated On - Jun 20, 2024
NEET Eligibility Criteria specify the age limit for NEET, minimum percentage required in 12th, attempt limit, and compulsory subjects required to be eligible to take NEET 2024. The detailed NEET UG 2024 eligibility criteria is available on the official website of NTA - exams.nta.ac.in/NEET.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- NEET Exam is scheduled to be held on May 5, 2024.
- More than 20 Lakh students are expected to appear for NEET UG 2024.
- The exam will be conducted across 571 cities in India and abroad.
Candidates who have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50% marks or whose results are awaited are eligible to appear for NEET 2024. As per the revised NEET Eligibility Criteria 2024, if you have studied Biology as an additional subject in your classes 11 and 12, then you are still eligible to appear for the exam.
As mentioned in the official brochure, NEET age limit for OBC, General, and other categories is the same. Candidates must be 17 years of age at the time of admission or must complete 17 years on or before December 31 of the same year in which he/she is taking the admission. However, there is no max age limit for NEET.
Citizens of India or Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who wish to pursue UG medical courses in foreign institutes also need to qualify for NEET UG exam.
You can check the article below to know NEET UG 2024 Eligibility Criteria in detail including NEET attempt limit, 12th percentage required for NEET, and the eligibility of foreign nationals.
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NEET Eligibility 2024: What is 12th Percentage Required for NEET?
Only candidates who have passed or appeared/appearing for class 12 or equivalent exams with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-Technology, and English subjects are eligible for NEET 2024.
- General category candidates must have passed class 12 in the required subjects with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
- Candidates from EWS quota in General category also need to score at least 50% marks in their class 12.
- The qualifying marks for candidates from SC, ST, OBC NCL, and PwD categories are 40% instead of 50%.
- As per the recent update, you can also appear for NEET 2024 if you opted for Biology or Bio-Technology as an additional subject in Class 12.
- Candidates from recognized open school boards are also now eligible for NEET.
- Candidates awaiting their class 12 results can take the exam but their final admission will be subject to qualifying the exam with the required minimum marks.
- If a candidate has completed his/her class 12 from abroad and wishes to take admission to medical colleges in India, then he/she must have passed class 12 with 50% marks and their equivalency will be determined by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
You must note that the qualifying marks are considered taken Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-Technology, and English subjects only. The marks obtained in Mathematics are not considered for admission to medical courses.
NEET 2024 Qualifying Exam Codes and Criteria
NTA has specified 7 exam qualifying codes for NEET 2024. You can check the criteria for each code below:
| Exam Qualifying Code | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Code 1 | Candidate who appeared or are appearing for class 12 exams with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as main subjects are eligible to appear for NEET. Their admission will be considered only if they obtain the required minimum qualifying marks in the exam. |
| Code 2 | Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary or Indian School Certificate Exam equivalent to class 12 after a duration of 12 years of study and the last two years must comprise of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-Technology, Mathematics or any other elective subject with English core course are eligible. Candidates who have passed class 12 from a recognized open school and those who had Biology as an additional subject in class 12 are also eligible. Candidates who have passed exam from foreign university equivalent to class 12 must produce a certificate from the concerned Indian University or AIU stating the equivalency of the exam to class 12 under intermediate science examination. |
| Code 3 | Candidates who have passed Intermediate/Pre-Degree examination in Science of an Indian University or Board or any other recognized authority with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology (including practicals), and English as compulsory subjects. |
| Code 4 | Candidates who have passed Pre-professional/pre-medical exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English (including practicals) after passing class 12 or pre-university or equivalent exam. |
| Code 5 | Candidates who have passed first year of a three years’ degree course of a recognized university with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Bio-Technology including practicals provided the exam is a University exam and the candidate have passed previous qualifying exam with the above mentioned subjects along with English as a core course. |
| Code 6 | Candidates who have passed B.Sc. exam of an Indian University with not less than two of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Bio-Technology and have passed previous qualifying exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. |
| Code 7 | Candidate who have passed any other exam in the standard 10+2 format with last two years having subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology (including practicals) equivalent to intermediate Science exam of an Indian University or Board, taking Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology, and English. |
Can a PCM Student Give NEET in 2024?
Yes, as per the provisions made in NEET UG 2024 Eligibility Criteria with respect to orders from the High Court, PCM students with Biology as an additional subject in Class 12 can appear for NEET 2024.
NEET 2024 Age Limit
NTA has specified the age limit criteria for NEET 2024 on its official website. The following are the criteria for NEET exam age limit.
- The candidate must be 17 years of age at the time of admission or must have completed this age on or before December 31 of the same year.
- This specifies that candidates who are born on or before December 31, 2007, are eligible for NEET 2024 exam.
- There is no maximum age limit for NEET exam.
Note: NEET age limit for OBC and NEET age limit for General category are the same.
NEET Attempt Limit
NEET is now the only exam for admission to all the government and private medical colleges in India. Therefore, there is no restricted NEET Attempt Limit imposed by NTA. A limit of a maximum of 3 attempts was earlier introduced for NEET in 2017, however, the criteria was removed from the following year.
You can appear for NEET exam any number of times provided that you are a minimum of 17 years of age and fulfill the educational requirement.
- NEET exam is conducted on a single day and serves as a common entrance exam for admission to all medical colleges.
- In 2013, NEET replaced AIPMT and other state-level medical entrance exams, and then in 2020, the separate entrance exams of AIIMS and JIPMER were also discontinued.
- If you are seeking admission to AIIMS and JIPMER through NEET, you should check NEET Eligibility for AIIMS and JIPMER before appearing for the exam.
NEET Eligibility Criteria for NRI/OCI/Foreign Nationals
NRI, OCI, and Foreign National candidates can take admission to medical colleges through NEET if they meet the eligibility criteria as set by respective State Government, Institutions, and Government of India.
- While filling out application form for NEET, NRI and OCI candidates have to upload a supporting certificate from the Indian Diplomatic Mission in their respective country of residence.
- The certificate shall also be retained during NEET 2024 Counselling process and admission. Likewise, foreign nationals also need to submit their proof of their citizenship (valid passport or certificate).
Is NEET Eligibility Criteria 2024 Different for MBBS and BDS?
No, the basic eligibility criteria for NEET remains the same for MBBS and BDS. Aspirant must have passed class 12 with a minimum of 50% marks for general category and 40% for the SC, ST, OBC NCL, and PwD categories. The aggregate marks shall be calculated for Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
However, your admission to MBBS and BDS programs is done based on the marks obtained by you in the exam and NEET 2024 Cut off of respective colleges.
Based on your NEET 2024 scores, you will be eligible to admission 1,06,333 MBBS, 27,868 BDS, 52,720 AYUSH, and 603 BVSc and AH seats.
Check Total MBBS Seats in NEET 2024
NEET Eligibility Criteria 2024: 15% All India Quota Seats
Candidates qualifying NEET 2024 exam can apply for 15% All India Quota Seats and 100% seats in Deemed and Central Universities, ESIC, and AFMC colleges. The counselling for admission to these seats is conducted at All India Level by the authorities.
- Candidates from Jammu and Kashmir can apply for 15% All India Quota Seats only after submitting a self-declaration form. Such candidates cannot apply for home state counselling.
- Only candidates who have completed their class 10 and 12 from Delhi are eligible for 85% seats in DU.
- The institutional quota seats of AMU is for AMU students only.
You can check the category-wise seats reserved in government colleges under 15% All India Quota below:
| Categories | Seats Reserved |
|---|---|
| EWS | 10% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% |
NEET Eligibility Criteria 2024: 85% State Quota Seats
The 85% state quota seats applies to all the government colleges of states and union territories.
- The counselling for admission on these seats is conducted at the state level.
- To be eligible for 85% state quota seats, candidates must fulfill NEET eligibility requirement of the respective state including their domicile requirements.
- Only candidates who did their 10th and 12th from the respective state can apply for state quota seats.
- The eligibility criteria for admission to private colleges seats under this quota is also decided at the state level by the respective state authorities.
Check NEET 2024 Reservation Policies
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is NEET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for MBBS?
Ans. You can apply for NEET 2024 for MBBS admission if you fulfill the below eligibility criteria:
- Your minimum age must be 17 years at the time of admission or you must attain that age by the 31st December of the same year as of your admission.
- You must have passed class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-Technology, and English subjects with a minimum of 50% marks for general category and 40% for reserved categories.
- Candidates appearing for their 12th exam or whose results are not yet declared are also eligible to appear for the exam. Their admission will depend on qualifying 12th with the required minimum marks.
Ques. Can I give NEET 2024 is I was born in 2007?
Ans. Yes, you are eligible for NEET 2024 if your year of birth is 2007. Candidates with their birthdates falling in 2007 or before can take NEET in 2024.
Ques. Is 75 criteria necessary for NEET?
Ans. NTA is not following 75 criteria for NEET. The minimum percentage required in 12th for NEET is 50% for the general category and 40% for SC, ST, OBC NCL, and PwD students.
Ques. Does 12th percentage matter in NEET?
Ans. Your 12th percentage is required to check your eligibility to appear for NEET exam. Scoring below 50% in class 12 (40% for reserved categories) make you ineligible to sit for NEET 2024. However, there is no role of class 12 marks during your admission. The final admission to the medical colleges are granted based on the marks scored by you in NEET and the cut off the respective institute.
Ques. What is NEET eligibility criteria for B.Sc. Nursing?
Ans. NEET eligibility criteria for B.Sc. Nursing is also the same as that for MBBS and BDS. Candidate must have passed class 12 with 50% aggregate marks (or 40% for reserved categories) in subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
However, the cut off marks for admission to B.Sc. Nursing are lower as compared to MBBS and BDS and depend on the respective college. Overall, the minimum qualifying cut off marks are 50 percentile for General category and 40 percentile for SC/ST/OBC.
Ques. Is 12th fail eligible for NEET?
Ans. No, candidates who did not score passing marks in class 12 cannot appear for NEET exam.
Ques. Who is eligible for AIIMS 2024?
Ans. Admission to medical courses in AIIMS is also done through NEET only. No separate entrance exam is conducted by the institute since 2020. Therefore, fulfilling the basic eligibility criteria of NEET makes you eligible for admission in AIIMS also.
- You must pass class 12 with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum of 50% or 40% marks as per your category.
- You must be at least 17 years of age at the time of admission.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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Yes, the candidates should have passed their 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have completed 17 years of age.
Yes, students who have passed their Class XII examination from NIOS are eligible to register and take NEET. They must have passed the examination with PCB subjects and a minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
If you have passed Class XII examination from a recognized board taking PCB subjects and score at least 50% marks in aggregate, you are eligible to register and take NEET. The registration process for NEET 2023 is expected to start in the month of April 2023.