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    NEET 2025 Changes in Eligibility By NTA: New Rules in Eligibility Criteria

    NEET 2025 Changes in Eligibility By NTA: New Rules in Eligibility Criteria

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    Manisha TiwariUpdated on 07 Feb 2025, 09:57 PM IST
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    The National Testing Agency (NTA) sets the eligibility criteria for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). As there were discrepancies in the NEET previous year’s result, some NEET 2025 changes in eligibility criteria were proposed in the Supreme Court. However, the NTA has released the NEET 2025 information bulletin on February 7, 2025 mentioning the NEET eligibility criteria 2025. As per the released notification of NEET UG 2025, there are no changes in the eligibility criteria of NEET 2025.

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    1. NEET 2025 eligibility requirements: Overview
    2. NEET 2025 eligibility updates: Eligibility criteria in detail
    3. NEET 2025 eligibility requirements: Nationality
    4. NEET 2025 new rules in eligibility: Educational qualifications
    5. NEET 2025 eligibility requirements: Age criteria
    6. NEET 2025 changes in eligibility: Number of attempts
    7. NEET 2025 eligibility for Foreign Nationals and NRI students
    8. NEET 2025 new rules in eligibility: Regulations imposed in recent years
    NEET 2025 Changes in Eligibility By NTA: New Rules in Eligibility Criteria
    NEET 2025 Changes in Eligibility

    The NEET UG is the single medical entrance exam conducted in India which offers admission to MBBS, BDS, BSc nursing, AYUSH and other allied health science courses in the country. Candidates aspiring to appear for the medical entrance exam must have knowledge of NEET 2025 eligibility and guidelines. Read the article on NEET 2025 changes in eligibility to know more about the new rules, age limit changes, eligibility for foreign nationals and others.

    NEET 2025 eligibility requirements: Overview

    Particulars

    Details

    Nationality

    Indian Nationals, NRI’s, OCI’s PIO’s and Foreign Nationals are eligible for NEET 2025

    Lower age limit

    17 years as on December 31, 2025

    Upper age limit

    No upper age limit

    Educational qualification

    • Candidates must have passed class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as core subjects

    • PCM candidates can also apply provided they have studied Biology as an additional subjects

    Minimum marks in qualifying exam

    • General- 50%

    • SC/ST/OBC- 40%

    • PwD- 40%

    Maximum number of attempts

    No restrictions

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    NEET 2025 eligibility updates: Eligibility criteria in detail

    NEET 2025 serves as the gateway to get admission to medical colleges in India. Check the NEET 2025 new eligibility criteria in detail from the points mentioned below.

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    NEET 2025 eligibility requirements: Nationality

    As per the NEET qualification criteria 2025, candidates who are Indian Nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Foreign Nationals are eligible to apply for the NEET 2025 exam.

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    NEET 2025 new rules in eligibility: Educational qualifications

    As per the NEET eligibility criteria, candidates applying for the medical entrance exam must have the minimum educational qualifications as mentioned below.

    • Applicants must have completed their class 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology and English as core subjects.

    • Candidates belonging to general category must have secured at least 50% marks, those belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwD must have scored at least 40% marks in the qualifying examination.

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    NEET 2025 eligibility requirements: Age criteria

    The authority has not made any NEET 2025 age limit changes. The NEET 2025 age restrictions from the points mentioned below.

    • Minimum age: Candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2025.

    • Maximum age limit: There is no upper age limit for NEET 2025

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    NEET 2025 changes in eligibility: Number of attempts

    As per the NEET attempt restrictions 2025, there is no restriction on the number of attempts for the medical entrance exam. Candidates can appear for the NEET exam as many times as they wish.

    NEET 2025 eligibility for Foreign Nationals and NRI students

    The eligibility of Foreign Nationals and NRI students to appear for the NEET 2025 exam can be checked from the points below.

    • NRIs, OCIs, and Foreign Nationals are eligible for admission to medical/dental colleges in India. Their admission is subject to the rules and regulations framed by the respective state governments, institutions and the Government of India.

    • NRI and OCI are required to upload a certificate issued by the concerned Indian Diplomatic Mission in their country of residence. The original certificate must be retained by the candidates as it is required for verification during counseling and admission to courses covered under NEET.

    • Foreign Nationals are also required to upload documentary proof of their nationality along with their online NEET application form. The documentary proof includes relevant pages of a valid passport and a certificate from the competent authority in their country confirming their citizenship status.

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    NEET 2025 new rules in eligibility: Regulations imposed in recent years

    In recent years, NMC has made significant changes in the NEET eligibility criteria. These changes are mentioned below.

    NEET 2025 eligibility for PCM students

    As per the NEET 2025 eligibility and guidelines by NMC, candidates who have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as core subjects in their class 12 or equivalent are also eligible to apply for the medical entrance examination. However, such candidates must have Biology as an additional subject in class 12.

    NEET 2025 eligibility for open school candidates

    Students who have completed their 10+2 through open schooling or distance education are eligible, provided their courses are recognized and meet the required criteria.

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