The NEET eligibility criteria 2027 cover the age limit, Class 12 subjects, minimum marks and category-wise requirements. Under the NEET UG 2026 rules, you must complete 17 years of age by 31 December of the examination year. If this rule remains unchanged for NEET UG 2027, the expected date-of-birth cutoff will be 31 December 2010.
You must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English in Class 12 or an accepted equivalent exam. You need at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) if you belong to the General or General-EWS category. The requirement is 45% for General-PwD and 40% for OBC-NCL, SC and ST categories.
The following table summarises the expected eligibility requirements for NEET 2027:
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Eligibility criteria |
Expected Details |
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Minimum age |
17 years by 31 December 2027 |
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Date of birth |
On or before 31 December 2010 |
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Educational qualification |
Class 12 or equivalent exam |
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Required subjects |
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Minimum Class 12 marks (Aggregate of PCB) |
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Appearing candidates |
Class 12 students appearing in 2027 may apply |
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Nationality |
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Maximum attempts |
No fixed limit |
Indian citizens, NRIs, OCIs, and foreign nationals may apply for NEET 2027. You must meet the applicable exam and admission requirements.
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Candidate type |
Eligibility and requirements |
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Indian citizens |
Meet the age and educational qualification requirements. |
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NRIs |
Upload an NRI status certificate from the Indian Diplomatic Mission in their country of residence. |
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OCI cardholders |
Upload an OCI status certificate from the Indian Diplomatic Mission and applicable citizenship documents, such as an OCI card. |
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Foreign nationals |
Upload proof of nationality, such as a valid passport or a citizenship certificate issued by the competent authority. |
You must be at least 17 years old by 31 December 2027, when you appear for NEET.
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Age requirement |
Expected Details |
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Minimum age |
17 years |
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Age cutoff date |
31 December 2027 |
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Date of birth |
On or before 31 December 2010 |
Based on the 2026 eligibility rules, there is no upper age limit for NEET. Still verify the applicable age requirements in the 2027 notification before applying.
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Requirement |
Details |
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Maximum age limit |
No upper age limit |
Your Class 12 qualification must meet the prescribed subject and practical exam requirements. You must also secure the minimum PCB aggregate applicable to your category.
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Requirement |
Details |
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Qualifying examination |
Class 12 or equivalent examination |
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Appearing candidates |
Class 12 students appearing in 2027 may apply |
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Recognized board |
Qualifying exam must be from a recognised board or an accepted equivalent qualification. |
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Subject |
Requirement |
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Physics |
Required |
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Chemistry |
Required |
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Biology or Biotechnology |
Required |
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English |
Required under the applicable qualifying examination rules |
You must meet the prescribed minimum aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology.
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Category |
Minimum aggregate |
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General / Unreserved |
50% |
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General-EWS |
50% |
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General-PwD |
45% |
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OBC-NCL |
40% |
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SC |
40% |
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ST |
40% |
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Reserved-category PwD |
40%, subject to applicable rules |
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Educational background |
Requirement |
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Indian education board |
Pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English, including the required practical examinations. |
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Equivalent Indian qualification |
Pass a recognised equivalent of Class 12 with the required subjects and practicals. |
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Foreign or international board |
Hold a qualification equivalent to Indian Class 12, with the prescribed subjects and practicals. |
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Additional-subject route |
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General and General-EWS categories require at least 50% in PCB/Biotechnology and the 50th percentile in NEET. OBC-NCL, SC and ST categories need 40% in PCB/Biotechnology and the 40th percentile. PwBD categories have separate qualifying percentile requirements by category.
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Requirement |
General / Unreserved |
General-EWS |
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Class 12 PCB/Biotechnology aggregate |
50% |
50% |
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NEET qualifying percentile |
50th percentile |
50th percentile |
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Category certificate |
Not applicable |
Valid EWS certificate |
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Requirement |
OBC-NCL |
SC |
ST |
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Class 12 PCB/Biotechnology aggregate |
40% |
40% |
40% |
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NEET qualifying percentile |
40th percentile |
40th percentile |
40th percentile |
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Category certificate |
Valid OBC-NCL certificate |
Valid SC certificate |
Valid ST certificate |
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Central reservation condition |
Must be included in the Central List of OBCs |
Must meet applicable central rules |
Must meet applicable central rules |
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Candidate category |
NEET qualifying percentile |
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Unreserved PwBD |
45 |
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General-EWS PwBD |
45 |
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OBC-NCL PwBD |
40 |
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SC PwBD |
40 |
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ST PwBD |
40 |
NEET is required for admission to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), and Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS). It is also required for admission to the Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS), Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS), and Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS).
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Course |
Eligibility requirements |
Entrance Requirement |
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MBBS |
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English with required marks |
Qualify NEET-UG. |
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BDS |
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English with required marks |
Qualify NEET-UG. |
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BAMS |
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology |
Qualify NEET-UG. |
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BSMS |
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Qualify NEET-UG. |
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BUMS |
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Qualify NEET-UG. |
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BHMS |
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology |
Qualify NEET-UG. |
NEET does not have a fixed attempt limit under the applicable rules. Check the official application portal for accepted identity documents and verification instructions before registering.
There is no fixed maximum number of attempts.
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Requirement |
Details |
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Maximum attempts |
No fixed limit specified |
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Repeat candidates |
Can apply again if they meet the applicable eligibility |
Check out the difference between All India Quota (AIQ) and State Quota:
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Factor |
All India Quota |
State quota |
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Counselling |
Applicable central counselling process |
Relevant state or Union Territory process |
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Reservation rules |
Applicable central rules |
Applicable state rules |
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OBC-NCL status |
Central List requirements for central reservation |
Relevant state rules may apply |
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Domicile |
Follow the applicable AIQ rules |
State-specific conditions may apply |
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Documents |
Central counselling checklist |
State counselling checklist |
Keep the following documents ready for eligibility verification. The exact documents required may vary by category, nationality, and counselling authority.
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Document |
Why it may be required |
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Class 10 certificate or mark sheet |
Date-of-birth verification |
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Class 12 certificate or mark sheet |
Educational qualification verification |
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Category certificate |
Claim reserved-category benefits, where applicable. |
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PwD/PwBD/Unique Disability ID (UDID) certificate |
Claim applicable disability-related benefits. |
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NRI/OCI certificate |
Certificate from the Indian Diplomatic Mission in the country of residence. |
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Foreign-nationality proof |
Valid passport pages showing nationality or a citizenship certificate from the competent authority. |
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Identity proof |
Required if identity is verified without Aadhaar or DigiLocker. |
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Present and permanent address proof |
Scanned proof of both addresses. |
Avoid these common mistakes when checking NEET eligibility criteria:
To check whether you meet the NEET eligibility criteria, follow the steps below:
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Step |
What should you check? |
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Age verification |
Confirm your date of birth. |
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Qualification |
Verify your Class 12 subjects and academic requirements |
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Marks calculation |
Check the applicable minimum percentage for your category |
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Category verification |
Confirm your category status and certificate requirements |
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Course Selection |
Review the requirements for MBBS, BDS or another intended programme |
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Counselling |
Review the relevant central or state admission prospectus |
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Official updates |
Confirm the final rules and any amendments before applying |
Check the NEET eligibility criteria 2027 before completing your application. Verify your age, Class 12 subjects, minimum PCB aggregate and category requirements. Keep your supporting documents ready and follow the latest official NTA and NMC notifications. Meeting the eligibility requirements allows you to apply, but admission also depends on qualifying in NEET and completing counselling.
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