NEET UG Eligibility Criteria 2021 – NTA releases the NEET qualification guidelines 2021 for medical aspirants. National Testing Agency defines the detailed NEET 2021 eligibility criteria, which are compulsory to meet every medical candidate wishing to appear for the NEET entrance test. NEET 2021 eligibility criteria specify the required percentile, nationality, age limit, etc., to appear for the exam, which must be fulfilled by every student. While some restrictions on the NEET age limit, subjects, and school type, all those restrictions are now removed.
The upper NEET age limit rule has been removed from NEET’s eligibility apart from that the clause of open school students not being eligible. Candidates who are passed from an open school or have biology as an additional subject are now eligible to apply for the exam. NEET exam is for admissions to MBBS, BDS, Ayush and other medical courses.
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Quick Facts
Before discussing the whole NTA NEET UG 2021 entrance exam like Application form, important dates, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, NEET 2020 cutoff, counselling etc., let’s look at the Quick fact about NEET.
| Features | Specifications |
| Name of Examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) or NEET-UG |
| Conducted by | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Level of NEET Examination | National-level |
| Category | Undergraduate |
| Mode of Exam | Offline Mode (Pen, Paper) |
| Duration of Examination | 3 hours |
| Total Number of Questions | 200 Multiple Choice Questions |
| Languages available for the Examination | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Punjabi |
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NEET Application Form 2021 Dates
| Particular | Dates (Announced) |
|---|---|
| Online Submission of Application Form | 13 July 2021 to 06 August 2021 (upto 11:50 PM) |
| Last date of successful transaction of fee through Credit/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI / Paytm | 07 August 2021 (upto 11:50 PM) |
| Correction in Particulars of Application Form on the website only | 08 August 2021 to 12 August 2021 |
| Announcement of the City of Examination | 20 August 2021 |
| Downloading of Admit Cards from NTA website | To be released 3 days before the Examination |
| Date of Examination | 12 September 2021 (Sunday) |
| Duration of Examination | 180 minutes (03 hours) |
| Timing of Examination | 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM (IST) |
| Centre, Date, and Shift of NEET (UG) – 2021 Examination | As indicated on Admit Card |
| Display of Recorded Responses and Answer Keys | To be announced later on the website |
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Eligibility Criteria
As the NEET Notification is already released. This post will give you information regarding NEET 2021 Eligibility by NTA officials based on previous years’ research and newly released information.
| Particular | Description |
|---|---|
| NEET eligibility marks 2021 | 10+2 percentage required for NEET 2021 exam is separate for every category and can be listed as under. NEET eligibility marks in class 12 to be considered are aggregate marks only for PCB subjects UR – 50%, OBC/SC/ST – 40%, PWD – 45% |
| NEET 2021 Qualifying Exam | Applicants must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with PCB, Biotechnology and English as core subjects from a recognized board. 10+2 or equivalent appearing aspirants are also eligible to apply for NEET. |
| Age Limit for NEET 2021 | They have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission or will complete that age on or before 31 December of the year of their admission to the first year Undergraduate Medical Course. |
| Nationality | Indian Citizens/ Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) intending to pursue Undergraduate Medical Courses in a foreign Medical/ Dental Institute also need to qualify NEET (UG). |
Category wise Age Limit for NEET 2021
Accordingly, the lower age limit shall as under:
| Category | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| For Candidates of General (UR)/General-EWS | (born on or before 31.12.2004) |
| For Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD Category | (born on or before 31.12.2004) |
Upper age limit: The upper age limit for NEET (UG) is 25 years as of the date of examination with a relaxation of 5 years for the candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC-NCL category and PwD Candidates
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Criteria for NRI / OCI / Foreign Nationals
- Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), and Foreign Nationals are eligible for admission in Medical /Dental Colleges subject to rules and regulations framed by the respective State Governments, Institutions and Government of India, as the case may be. The NRI and OCI Applicants / Candidates have to upload a Certificate from the concerned Indian Diplomatic Mission in the country of their residence in support of their claim as an NRI / OCI Candidate, along with their online application form for NEET (UG) 2021 and retain the original of such document for producing it at the time of Counselling / Admission to the Courses covered under NEET (UG). Similarly, a foreign applicant for NEET (UG) 2021 shall also upload Documentary
- Proof (e.g. relevant pages of a valid passport or a Certificate from Competent Authority in the country of his/her nationality regarding his/her citizenship status) in support of his / her Nationality, along with online application form. The Embassy Certificate and Citizenship Certificate or any Documentary proof of Citizenship are given in Annexure- XIV A and XIV B.
- Foreign nationals may confirm their eligibility from the concerned Medical/Dental/
- College/State.
- Eligibility of OCI cardholders for NEET (UG): The Ministry of Home Affairs vide Notification dated 4th March 2021 specified the rights to which an OCI cardholder shall be entitled under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
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Qualification Criteria (Brief Description)
- Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have passed the higher/senior secondary examination or ISCE, which is equivalent to the 10+2 examination Higher/Senior Secondary Examination after a period of 12 years of study.
- Subjects: Candidates must pass the above qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & Mathematics or any other elective subjects with English.
- Appearing Candidates: Candidates who are in the 12th standard can also apply. They must have to show the passing certificates complying with the percentage criteria at the time of the first round of counselling.
- NIOS or State Open School or private candidates are also eligible to apply for the NEET exam.
- Persons with locomotor disability of lower limbs must have secured a minimum of 45% marks for General-PH and 40% marks for SC-PH/ST-PH/OBC-PH in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology.
Minimum Marks/ Percentage Required
| Category | PCB aggregate marks in the qualifying examination |
| Unreserved | 50% |
| SC/ST/OBC/Reserved-PH | 40% |
| Unreserved- PH | 45% |
Reservation Criteria
As the whole process of the NEET exam is over, an all-India Merit list will be prepared based on marks scored by a candidate. The National Testing Agency will provide AIR for the first time (All Indian Rank).
Category wise seat reservation
| Category | Percentage of Reservation |
| OBC (Other Backward Classes) | 27% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | 3% |
NEET Qualifying Examination Codes 2021
| S.No. | Qualifying codes |
| 1 | Code 01 |
| 2 | Code 02 |
| 3 | Code 03 |
| 4 | Code 04 |
| 5 | Code 05 |
| 6 | Code 06 |
| 7 | Code 07 |
NEET 2021 Qualifying Examination Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Code 01 | A candidate appearing in the qualifying examination, i.e., 12 Standard in 2021, whose result is awaited, may apply and appear in the test. Still, they shall not be eligible for admission to the Undergraduate Medical Courses if they do not pass the qualifying examination with the required pass percentage at the time of the first round of Counselling. Candidates who have appeared or are appearing at the qualifying Examination with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the main subject and expect to pass the Examination with the required percentage of marks are also eligible to apply and appear in the Competitive Entrance Examination. However, their candidature will be considered only if they provide documentary evidence of passing the qualifying Examination with the required subjects and percentage of marks. |
| Code 02 | The Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination which is equivalent to 10+2 Higher/Senior Secondary Examination after a period of 12 years study, the last two years of such study comprising of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology (which shall include practical tests in these subjects) and Mathematics or any other elective subject with English at a level not less than the core course for English as prescribed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training after the introduction of the 10+2+3 educational structure as recommended by the National Committee on Education. Candidates who have passed 10+2 from Open School or private candidates shall not be eligible to appear for the ‘National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test’. Furthermore, a study of Biology/Biotechnology as an Additional Subject at 10+2 level also shall not be permissible.* *The candidates who have passed 10+2 level with Biology as an additional subject will also be eligible for MBBS Entrance Examination (as per Hon’ble High Court Order No. 2341/-W/DHC/WRIT/D-1/2019 dated 24/09/2019 in the Writ Petition (C) No. 6773/2019. If the institute has to consider an examination of an Indian University or of a foreign/university to be equivalent to the 12 Class under 10+2 scheme/intermediate science examination, the candidates shall have to produce a certificate from the concerned Indian University/Association of Indian Universities to the effect that the examination passed by them is considered to be equivalent to the 12 class under 10+2 scheme/intermediate science examination. *(NOTE: The proviso in italics has been a subject matter of challenge before the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi, Hon’ble High Court of Allahabad, Lucknow Bench and Hon’ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur. The provisions of the regulations disqualifying recognised Open School Board candidates and the candidates who have studied Biology/Biotechnology as an Additional Subject has been struck down. The Medical Council of India has preferred Special Leave Petitions before the Hon’ble Supreme Court and Appeals in the Hon’ble High Courts. Therefore, the candidature of candidates in the NEET (UG)-2021 who have passed the qualifying examinations, i.e. 10+2 from National Institute of Open Schooling or State Open Schools or as private candidates from recognised State Boards; or with Biology/Biotechnology as an additional subject shall be allowed but subject to the outcome of Special Leave Petitions/Appeals filed by the Medical Council of India) |
| Code 03 | The Intermediate/Pre-degree Examination in Science of an Indian University/Board or other recognised examining body with Physics, Chemistry, Biology /Biotechnology (which shall include practical test in these subjects) and English as a compulsory subject. |
| Code 04 | The Pre-professional/Pre-medical Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English after passing either the Higher Secondary Examination or the Pre-University or an equivalent examination. The Pre-professional/Pre-medical examination shall include practical tests in these subjects and English as a compulsory subject. |
| Code 05 | The first year of the three years degree course of a recognised University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests in these subjects provided the examination is a University Examination and candidate has passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology with English at a level not less than a core course. |
| Code 06 | B.Sc. Examination of an Indian University provided that they have passed the B.Sc. Examination with not less than two of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/Biotechnology and further that they have passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. |
| Code 07 | Any other examination which in scope and standard (Last 02 years of 10+2 Study comprising of Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology; which shall include practical test in these subjects) is found to be equivalent to the Intermediate Science Examination of an Indian University/Board, taking Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests in each of these subjects and English. |
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
A. Yes, applicants with a gap year will be eligible for NEET 2021. Earlier, MCI made amendments to the “Regulations on Graduate Medical Education, 1997”. It was specified that a student must undergo continuous two years of study to become eligible to take NEET. However, this amendment was removed by the Delhi High Court, and applicants with gap years can appear for NEET 2021 for now. The latest information brochure of NEET 2021 also specifies the same.
A. No, there is no attempt limit for NEET 2021. But according to the latest NEET 2021 Bulletins of NEET, the upper age limit of the exam is 25 years as of the date of examination with a relaxation of 5 years for the candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC-NCL category and PwBD Candidates.
A. NTA has laid down specific eligibility criteria for those who wish to write the NEET. Those applicants who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be able to give the NEET. Those who will qualify for the exam will be issued a NEET scorecard.
A. National Testing Agency (NTA) is the competent authority to release the NEET 2021 eligibility criteria for all medical aspiring students.
A. 10+2 percentage required for NEET 2021 exam is separate for each category and can be listed as under. NEET eligibility marks in 12th to be considered are aggregate marks only for PCB subjects:
For UR Category – 50%,
For OBC/SC/ST Category- 40%
For PWD Category – 45%
A. They have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission or will complete that age on or before 31 December of the year of their admission to the first year Undergraduate Medical Course.
A. 12th board marks are not counted in NEET. 12the. Board marks are considered to determine a candidate’s eligibility for NEET. For General category candidates, it is mandatory to score 50% marks in the 12th Board, whereas SC, ST and OBC category candidates must score 40% marks to be eligible for NEET.
A. Yes, you can go for neet exam after repeating the 11th class twice. Eligibility for neet exam to qualify 10+2 with a minimum percentage of 50% with physics, chemistry, and biology subjects. And minimum age required is 17 years.
A. As there are no such vaccination drive is going on for a person less than 18 years, we cannot assure about the vaccination. But students are advised to follow all safety guidelines issued by NTA.
A. No, it is compulsory to admission to any coaching institute for the neet exam, as the many cases of aspirants self-study are the best to get the excellent score in NEET. But if you wanted to crack NEET 2021 entrance exam, you can join the NEET Achiever Pack to score the 600+ mark.
A. Yes, you’re eligible for NEET 2021 Exam.
A. Yes, you’re eligible for the NEET 2021 exam because the age limt criteria for NEET are for Candidates of General (UR)/General-EWS (born on or before 31.12.2004) Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD Category.
A. Yes, you’re eligible for the NEET 2021 exam because the age limt criteria for NEET are for Candidates of General (UR)/General-EWS (born on or before 31.12.2004) and for Candidates of SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD Category.
A. No, it is not compulsory to score 75% marks in your 12th examination. NEET eligibility marks in 12th to be considered are aggregate marks only for PCB subjects:
For UR Category – 50%,
For OBC/SC/ST Category- 40%
For PWD Category – 45%
A. And Being 35 years old, you can’t be eligible for the MBBS course. The age limit for applying for this exam is 17 – 25 yrs. You are already 35 years old. So, you can’t be eligible for this exam.
A. Though it is not possible to get admission in MBBS without NEET in India. NEET UG exam is mandatory for admission in MBBS in India or abroad. But there are various other medical courses which you can join based on class 12th marks. For More information, you can contact (987-305-6333), the best MBBS in India admission counsellor.
NEET UG 2021 Resources
Here in this section, we have provided some important links related to NEET Examination.
| Major Notification | Click Here | Application Form | Click Here |
| Eligibility Criteria | Click Here | Admit Card | Click Here |
| Exam Pattern | Click Here | Exam Centres | Click Here |
| Syllabus | Click Here | Books | Click Here |
| Answer Key | Click Here | Result | Click Here |
| Counselling | Click Here | Seat Matrix | Click Here |
| Sample Papers | Click Here | Previous Year Papers | Click Here |
| Medical College Fee Structure | Click Here | College Predictor | Click Here |
| Rank Predictor | Click Here | Test Series | Click Here |
| Dress Code | Click Here | Cutoff | Click Here |
| Exam Day Guidelines | Click Here | Reservation Criteria | Click Here |
is 288 marks enough for neet 2021 in rims mbbs [ obc catogery] ???????
No chance at this marks.
i passed pcmb with 88% form nios as i know nios and state open board student are also eligible for neet 2021 as honorable high court order. please research properly before posting something.
Actual all information is given in simple words.
hi
i may get 520 in neet 2020 can i get an admission in ESIC sanath nagar medical collage i belong to BC-B telangana?
Yes there is the chance you must try.
Hi,
I have born in Delhi, done my schooling from LKG to 10th class CBSE board from DELHI, and 11th &12th CBSE from Hyderabad. Present Residential address in Adhaar and voter id is Ghaziabad,UP.
Am I eligible to apply Delhi MBBS colleges as local and compete under 85%?
Please clarify which state I will be considered as local?
No, You must pass 12th from the school which is located in Delhi only to get 85% Delhi reservation.
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Hi,
I am 32 yrs with 93%(Biology & math group) 2005 passed out. I am very eager to pursue siddha medicine. Could someone please let me know if i am eligible to apply for the same?
Thanks in advance.
Hello Divya please contact Ayush admission counsellor at 09873056333
What will be my Neet examination qualifying code if I am a BA 1st year student
Candidates must pass the above qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & Mathematics or any other elective subjects with English.