🎯 Crack the Code: The Complete NEET Eligibility Criteria Guide

Are you aiming for a seat in an MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, or BUMS program in India? Your journey starts with understanding the NEET Eligibility Criteria set by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Meeting these requirements is the non-negotiable first step to securing your medical dream.

We've broken down every essential factor—from academic qualifications and age limits to nationality and required subjects—to ensure your application is flawless.

1. 🎓 Academic Qualification: The PCB Requirement

The most fundamental requirement to appear for NEET (UG) is the successful completion of your Higher Secondary education

Category-wise Minimum Percentage in PCB

Note: Candidates appearing for their Class 12 Board examination are eligible to apply, but they must fulfill the minimum marks criteria at the time of admission/counselling.

2. 🎂 Age Limit and Attempts

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has clarified the age criteria, offering great relief to repeaters and older aspirants.

3. 🗺️ Nationality and Domicile Rules

NEET is open to various nationalities, but specific rules apply when competing for state-level seats.

Key Point: State Quota (85% Reservation)

To claim a seat under the 85% State Quota in a particular state's government colleges, candidates must meet the specific domicile (residency) criteria defined by that State's counselling authority.

The Domicile Certificate is mandatory only at the time of State Counselling, not for the NEET application itself.
Rules vary widely (e.g., studying Class 10/12 in the state, or parents' long-term residency).

4. 📝 Qualifying Score vs. Admission Score (Cutoff)

It is crucial to differentiate between the Qualifying Percentile for the exam and the Admission Score required for a seat in a good college.

Target Score: While the minimum marks listed above make you eligible for counselling, to secure a seat in a Government MBBS college, you must aim for a score significantly higher (typically 600+ for General/OBC and 500+for SC/ST categories).