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NEET 2027

NEET 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit, Academic Qualification, Category-wise Requirements & More

Check if you are eligible for NEET 2027. Understand the complete eligibility criteria including academic qualifications, age limit, category-wise requirements, number of attempts, and important rules. Know your eligibility before applying!

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Quick Eligibility Check

Check if you meet the basic eligibility criteria for NEET 2027.

Academic

10+2 with PCB

✔ Required

Minimum Marks

50% (General)
40% (SC/ST)

✔ Required

Age Limit

17-25 Years (General)

✔ Applicable

Attempts

Unlimited

✔ Allowed
Most candidates are eligible for NEET

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

Complete breakdown of NEET 2027 eligibility requirements.

Academic Qualification

  • Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology
  • Candidates appearing in 10+2 in 2027 are also eligible
  • Any recognized board (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, etc.)
  • 50% aggregate in PCB for General/EWS
  • 45% aggregate in PCB for OBC
  • 40% aggregate in PCB for SC/ST/PwD
  • English as a compulsory subject

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: 17 years as of December 31, 2027
  • Maximum Age (General): 25 years
  • Maximum Age (SC/ST/OBC): 30 years
  • 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates
  • 5-year relaxation for PwD candidates
  • Age relaxation applicable for reserved categories

Number of Attempts

  • No limit on number of attempts
  • Candidates can appear every year
  • Subject to age limit criteria
  • Best attempt considered for admission
  • No restriction on number of appearances

Nationality & Other Criteria

  • Indian citizens are eligible
  • Foreign nationals (NRIs, OCIs, PIOs) can also apply
  • PwD candidates get 5% relaxation in cutoffs
  • Kashmiri migrants have special reservation
  • NRI candidates can apply for NRI seats
  • English or Hindi as medium of examination

Category-wise Eligibility Requirements

Minimum marks requirements for different categories.

Category Minimum Marks Required Age Limit Relaxation
General 50% in PCB 17-25 Years None
EWS 50% in PCB 17-25 Years 10% seat reservation
OBC (NCL) 45% in PCB 17-30 Years 27% seat reservation
SC 40% in PCB 17-30 Years 15% seat reservation
ST 40% in PCB 17-30 Years 7.5% seat reservation
PwD 40% in PCB 17-30 Years 5% horizontal reservation
Foreign Nationals As per university norms 17-25 Years Special quota

Understanding the 50% Criteria

Detailed explanation of the minimum marks requirement.

50% Aggregate

General/EWS candidates need 50% aggregate in PCB.

Mandatory

45% for OBC

OBC candidates need 45% aggregate in PCB.

Relaxed

40% for SC/ST

SC/ST/PwD candidates need 40% aggregate in PCB.

Relaxed

Important Rules & Updates

Key points to remember about NEET eligibility.

Age Limit

17-25 years (General), 17-30 years (SC/ST/OBC)

Unlimited Attempts

No limit on number of attempts, subject to age limit.

50% Criteria

General: 50%, OBC: 45%, SC/ST: 40% in PCB.

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Frequently Asked Questions - Eligibility

Common questions about NEET eligibility criteria.

Candidates must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31, 2027. The upper age limit is 25 years for General category and 30 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology. General category needs 50% aggregate, SC/ST needs 40%, OBC needs 45%.
There is no limit on the number of attempts for NEET. Candidates can appear for the exam as many times as they wish, subject to age limit.
Yes, for admission to MBBS/BDS courses, General category candidates need 50% aggregate in PCB. SC/ST candidates need 40%, OBC candidates need 45%.
Yes, candidates can take NEET after 12th. They can also appear in the exam if they are appearing in 10+2 in the current academic year.
Candidates who have passed or appearing in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology are eligible. Age limit and category-wise minimum marks requirements apply.
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