NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit, Education, Attempts, Nationality & More
Basic Eligibility Requirements
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | Candidate must be at least 17 years old on or before 31st December 2026. |
| Maximum Age | No upper age limit as per NMC/SC ruling. |
| Educational Qualification | Must have passed or appeared in Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as core subjects. |
| Minimum Marks (General) | 50% in PCB group (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). |
| Minimum Marks (OBC/SC/ST) | 40% in PCB group. |
| Minimum Marks (PwD) | 45% for General-PwD, 40% for SC/ST/OBC-PwD. |
| Number of Attempts | No limit on number of NEET attempts. |
| Nationality | Indian Citizens, NRIs, OCIs, PIOs and Foreign Nationals are eligible. |
| State Domicile | Required for admission under 85% state quota in government colleges. |
📌 Note: NEET 2026 eligibility criteria is based on the guidelines by NMC and NTA. Final details will be published in the official information bulletin on neet.nta.nic.in.