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    NEET 2025 Criteria for OCI: Eligibility Criteria, Document Required, How To Apply

    NEET 2025 Criteria for OCI: Eligibility Criteria, Document Required, How To Apply

    Deep PathakUpdated on 21 Feb 2025, 04:47 PM IST

    The NEET UG is the single largest medical entrance exam in India, and admission to several courses like MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH programmes is granted in private and government colleges in India. To appear for the NEET exam, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the NTA. While the NEET medical entrance exam is primarily designed for Indian students, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are also eligible to appear for NEET. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the NEET criteria for OCI candidates, including eligibility requirements, documentation, and key considerations.

    This Story also Contains

    1. Who is an OCI?
    2. NEET eligibility criteria for OCI candidates
    3. How OCI candidates can apply for NEET 2025
    4. Documents required for OCI in NEET 2025
    NEET 2025 Criteria for OCI: Eligibility Criteria, Document Required, How To Apply
    NEET 2025 Criteria for OCI

    Who is an OCI?

    Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are individuals of Indian origin who hold citizenship of another country but have been granted special status by the Government of India. The OCI card allows them to live and work in India, along with other benefits such as visa-free travel to India. However, OCIs are not considered Indian citizens and are subject to specific rules and regulations when it comes to education and employment in India.

    NEET exam overview for OCI candidates

    Particular

    Details

    Exam name

    NEET UG

    Conducting body

    National Testing Agency (NTA)

    Official website

    neet.nta.nic.in

    Basic eligibility required

    10 + 2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology, and English as core subjects

    Application fee for OCI candidates

    Rs.9,500

    Application mode

    Online

    Exam mode

    Offline

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    NEET eligibility criteria for OCI candidates

    OCI candidates are eligible to appear for NEET UG exam. The following NEET eligibility criteria must be met by the OCI candidates to be eligible for the NEET 2025 exam -

    • The minimum age of the candidate must be 17 years as of December 31, 2025. There is no upper age restrictions in NEET exam.

    • The candidate must have completed 10+2 or equivalent examinations with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.

    • OCI candidates are required to possess a valid OCI card issued by the Government of India.

    • OCI candidates are eligible for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats

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    How OCI candidates can apply for NEET 2025

    The application process for NEET is the same for OCI candidates as it is for Indian nationals. Here are the key steps:

    1. NEET UG 2025 registration

    Candidates need to visit the NEET 2025 official website, neet.nta.nic.in and complete the registration process by providing their email ID and generating a password, and OCI card information

    2. Filling the NEET application form 2025

    Candidates need to fill in their details such as personal, academic, and contact details. Candidates are also required to upload scanned copies of NEET documents required, including the OCI card, photograph, and signature. The scanned photos should be as per the NEET 2025 photo size requirements.

    3. Payment of NEET form fees

    Candidates need to pay the application fee of NEET 2025 online. The NEET application fee for OCI candidates is Rs.9,500

    Documents required for OCI in NEET 2025

    The OCI candidates are required to submit certain documents while applying for the NEET 2025 exam. The documents required in NEET 2025 for OCI candidates are as follows -

    • Class 10 mark sheet

    • 10th certificate for NEET

    • Class 10 CGPA conversion/ Equivalent certificate issued by board

    • Candidate's Signature

    • Candidate's Left and Right thumb and fingers Impressions

    • NEET postcard size photo

    • Photograph in Passport Size

    • Present and permanent address proof

    • Identity proof (Passport number/ Citizenship certificate number)

    • Category certificate (if applicable)

    • Embassy/ Citizenship certificate

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