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NEET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit, Qualification, Marks & Attempts

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  • Updated May 09, 2026 01:39 PM
  • by Kowsalya Chinnadurai
  • NEET Eligibility Criteria 2026 requires candidates to have completed 17 years of age as on or before 31 December 2026. There is no upper age limit. Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English, securing minimum 50% marks for General category (40% for SC/ST/OBC and 45% for PwD) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology taken together.
  • There is no restriction on the number of attempts. This comprehensive guide covers all aspects including age limit, educational qualification, category-wise requirements, and more to help aspirants understand their eligibility clearly.
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NEET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Overview Table

ParticularsDetails
Minimum Age17 years as on or before 31.12.2026
Maximum AgeNo upper age limit
Educational QualificationClass 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English
Minimum Marks (PCB)50% (General), 40% (SC/ST/OBC), 45% (PwD)
Number of AttemptsNo Limit
NationalityIndian, NRI, OCI, PIO, Foreign Nationals
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Official Websiteneet.nta.nic.in

NEET 2026 Age Limit (Table)

CategoryMinimum Age RequirementMaximum Age Limit
All Categories17 years as on or before 31 December 2026No upper age limit
  • Important Note: Candidates must be born on or before 31.12.2009 to satisfy the minimum age criteria.

Category-Wise Age Relaxation (OBC, SC, ST, Girls)

  • There is no category-wise age relaxation in NEET 2026. The minimum age of 17 years is uniform for all categories (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Girls). The removal of upper age limit (earlier 25 years for General) applies to all candidates since 2019-20. Girls also have the same age criteria with no additional relaxation.

NEET Educational Qualification 2026

  • Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects from a recognized board. Students appearing for Class 12 in 2026 are also eligible provisionally, but they must pass the qualifying examination before the counselling process.
  • The qualifying exam must be equivalent to the 10+2 system of Indian education. For candidates who have completed their Class 12 from abroad, the qualification must be equivalent as certified by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). B.Sc. graduates with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology can also apply if they meet the percentage criteria. Proper documentation of educational certificates is mandatory during counselling.

NEET 2026 Eligibility: Minimum Marks Required in Class 12 (Table)

CategoryMinimum Percentage in PCB (Physics + Chemistry + Biology)
General / EWS50%
OBC / SC / ST40%
PwD (General)45%
PwD (OBC / SC / ST)40%
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Eligibility for NEET 2026: Number of Attempts

  • There is no restriction on the number of attempts for NEET 2026. Candidates can appear as many times as they wish, provided they meet the age and educational qualification criteria.

NEET Exam Pattern 2026

ParticularsDetails
Mode of ExamOffline (Pen & Paper)
Duration3 Hours 20 Minutes
Number of Questions200 (Need to attempt 180)
SubjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology
Marking Scheme+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Total Marks720
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Q1. What is the NEET Eligibility Criteria 2026?

  • Candidates must be at least 17 years old as on 31 December 2026 with no upper age limit. They need to have passed Class 12 with PCB and English securing required minimum percentage.

Q3. Is there any upper age limit for NEET 2026?

  • No, there is no upper age limit for NEET 2026 as per current NMC guidelines.
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