5. NEET Eligibility Criteria

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NEET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Are you ready to start your journey to becoming a doctor in 2025? The first step is knowing the NEET UG eligibility criteria. Here’s what you need to know!

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has set the NEET UG 2025 eligibility rules for students who want to study medicine. It’s important to understand these requirements, which you can find in the official NEET 2025 brochure at NTA Exams. If you don’t meet these criteria, you cannot take the entrance test.

NEET UG Eligibility Criteria 2025 - Key Highlights

Criteria	Details
Academic Qualification	You must complete 10+2 or an equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
NEET Eligibility Marks	General Category – 50% (PH – 45%) OBC/SC/ST – 40% (PH – 40%)
Age Limit	Minimum: 17 Years Maximum: No upper age limit
Number of Attempts	You can take the exam as many times as you want.
Nationality	Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals
Score Validity	One Academic Year

Academic Qualification for NEET 2025

You must pass your 10+2 or equivalent exam with individual passing grades in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.

NEET Eligibility Criteria by Category

Here’s a breakdown of the eligibility requirements by category:

Category	Marks Required for NEET 2025
Unreserved	50%
SC/ST/OBC/Reserved-PH	40%
Unreserved-PH	45%

NEET Eligibility Age

In 2025, there are key changes to the NEET age criteria. Here are the details:

Category	Minimum Age Requirement	Maximum Age Requirement
Unreserved Category (UR)	Born on or before December 31, 2007	No upper limit
SC/ST/OBC	-	-

Number of Attempts

Since 2018, there are no limits on how many times you can take the NEET exam. You can attempt NEET 2025 as often as you want, as long as you meet the eligibility requirements.

Eligibility for NRI/Foreign Students

Foreign students need to meet specific requirements for NEET:

They must complete an exam equivalent to Class 12 in their home country.
They need to study Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, passing both theoretical and practical exams, along with an English exam.

Important Notes:

NRIs and OCI applicants must submit a certificate from the Indian Diplomatic Mission to confirm their status when applying online.
Foreign applicants should provide proof of citizenship, like valid passport pages or a certificate from their home country.

Validity of NEET UG Scores

The NEET score you get in 2025 is valid for one academic year. If you pass, you can apply for admission to medical and dental programs for the academic year 2025-2026. However, passing the exam does not guarantee admission. You must also participate in the NEET 2025 counseling process and meet the individual college requirements.

NEET (UG) 2025 Qualifying Codes

Here are the qualifying codes for NEET UG 2025:

Code	Description
01	For candidates awaiting Class 12 results. They must meet Class 12 criteria by admission time.
02	For those preparing for higher secondary exams or equivalent. This applies to "droppers."
03	For candidates who completed their Intermediate/Pre-degree in Science from recognized boards.
04	For those who passed Pre-professional/Pre-medical exams with compulsory subjects.
05	For candidates pursuing a three-year degree with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as subjects.
06	For those who passed BSc with at least two subjects among Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
07	For those who cleared an equivalent exam in India or abroad for the last two years of 10+2 study.

Stay updated with all the information you need about NEET 2025. Make sure you’re prepared with the right study materials and support. If you have questions or need more information, feel free to reach out!