NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is an entrance examination held by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for students aspiring for undergraduate courses (Medical and Dental) like MBBS and BDS in private and government colleges in our country. This exam primarily is one-tier based and is conducted annually.
From the year 2016, the AIPMT (All India Pre-Medical Test) has been replaced by the NEET Exam. Before applying for NEET, candidates should read the application form to see whether they fall under the eligibility criteria mentioned in it. The criteria for the exam would vary as per the State or All India Basis.
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NEET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
| Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2022 | |
| Age Criteria | The minimum age limit is 17 years as of December 31, of the year of admission or students belonging to all the categories. Hence, for candidates to qualify for the lower age limit, they must be born on or before 31.12.2005.
There is no clause on the upper age limit of candidates willing to appear for NEET. As per the Letter dated 09 March 2022, received from National Medical Commission, Under Graduate Medical Education Board pertaining to the upper age limit, that there should be no upper age limit as decided in the fourth NMC meeting held on 21 October 2021. |
| Aggregate Marks | For,
General Category – 50% (Physically Handicapped, PH – 45%) OBC/SC/ST – 40% (PH – 40%) Note: The marks scored for Math would not be taken into consideration in this exam |
| Number of Subjects | There will be a total of 3 subjects Physics, Chemistry, Biology. |
| Number of attempts | There is no such attempt limit in NEET 2022 |
| Year of Passing |
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NEET Eligibility Criteria for State Quota
Candidates should note that around 85% of MBBS/BDS seats will be reserved for NEET states quota counselling. The rest 15% of the seats will be allotted at the central level for All India Counselling. Hence, candidates have to fulfil the below-mentioned criteria:
- Applicants should be a resident of the respective state.
- Applicants should have proper proof of their residency.
- Applicants should have completed (or pursuing) their schooling (Class 12th) from the respective state.
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Eligibility Criteria for All India Quota in NEET
- Applicants have to be a citizen of India.
- Age criteria as aforementioned should be fulfilled.
- From the academic year 2022-23, the students from UT of Ladakh shall be eligible for admission under 15% of All India Quota seats
From these details, candidates can have a clear idea of the eligibility criteria for NEET 2022.
For detailed information on eligibility criteria for J&K candidates under AIQ and complete details on eligibility criteria for admissions to different universities, it is advisable that aspirants refer to the NEET official website where complete information is provided in the information bulletin, clarifying all queries.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Eligibility Criteria for NEET 2022
Are supplementary candidates eligible for NEET?
Yes, candidates participating in supplementary exams can take part in NEET. However, during the time of examination, such candidates must provide the required documents for which the following criteria should be fulfilled – must have completed class 12 with a minimum of 40% for Reserved candidates and 50% for Unreserved candidates. Must be 17 years as of 31st December and not lesser. Nationality: Indian Nationals, OCIs, NRIs, PIOs & Foreign Nationals. Check the complete list of eligibility from the official website.
Are practical marks counted for NEET eligibility?
NEET eligibility takes into account total marks obtained from, both practical and theory in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
What is a postcard size photo for NEET?
Postcard size photo is one of the documents to be uploaded for NEET 2022. The specifications provided by NTA for it is – 4″X6″, Size of file (JPG/JPEG format) 50 Kb to 300 Kb and description for the online tool (with 72 DPI) – 4.25 X 3.5 inches.
What is category rank in NEET?
Category rank comes into the picture during the NEET counselling process and has an important role in your option entry stage. It is the rank you scored in your category such as General/SC/OBC/ST/(PH) Physically Handicapped.
How many seats are in NEET?
Total number of seats – 83,075 MBBS Seats, 26,949 BDS Seats. The seat availability for AYUSH course is around 52,720. These figures are obtained through online sources for previous years and are subject to change.
Are practical marks counted in overall result to qualify for neet in pcb
To qualify for NEET, total marks from both practical and theory sections are considered to calculate aggregate for each of the subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Biology