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    NEET 12th Percentage Criteria for OBC, General, SC/ST & PwD Categories

    NEET 12th Percentage Criteria for OBC, General, SC/ST & PwD Categories

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    Deep PathakUpdated on 13 May 2026, 02:22 PM IST
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    Students searching for NEET criteria for 12 percentage should know the latest NEET eligibility criteria. According to NTA rules, the required NEET eligibility marks in 12th for General category students is 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB). SC, ST, and OBC candidates need 40% marks. English is compulsory in Class 12.

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    NEET 12th Percentage Criteria for OBC, General, SC/ST & PwD Categories
    percentage required for NEET in class 12

    NEET eligibility marks in 12th

    The NEET eligibility criteria are set by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the examination every year. The percentage requirement varies based on the candidate’s category (General, OBC, SC/ST, etc.). The NEET criteria for 12 percentage is calculated for the following subjects - Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/ Biotechnology. Along with the essential subjects, candidates must have studied English as a core subject in class 12.

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    NEET minimum marks in 12th

    Students who have passed or are in class 12, often wonder how many percentage required for NEET? The NTA has set specific NEET criteria for 12 percentage. This minimum percentage in class 12 for NEET varies depending on the candidate’s category. The category-wise percentage required for NEET is provided below.

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    NEET criteria for 12 percentage

    CategoryMinimum Percentage Marks

    General (Unreserved)

    50%

    OBC/ SC/ ST

    40%

    PwD (General category)

    45%

    PwD (Reserved category)

    40%

    Note: The required percentage is calculated only for the PCB subjects. English is mandatory but not counted in the aggregate percentage.

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    NEET eligibility criteria 2026

    The eligibility criteria for NEET are set by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and are generally consistent year to year. Here’s a detailed overview of the NEET UG eligibility criteria

    1. Nationality

    The student must be one of the following:

    • Indian citizen

    • Non-Resident Indian (NRI)

    • Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)

    • Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)

    • Foreign nationals (eligible for some specific seats)

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    2. Age Limit

    • Minimum age: 17 years as of 31st December of the admission year (i.e., born on or before 31st December 2009 for NEET 2026).

    • Maximum age: There is no upper age limit as per the latest Supreme Court judgement

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    3. Educational Qualifications

    • The student must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 or equivalent with the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Biotechnology, and English as a core subject

    • The candidate must have passed the above subjects individually and obtained the NEET minimum marks in 12th class as specified by the NTA.

    4. Number of Attempts

    • There is no limit on the number of attempts for NEET UG exam.

    5. Qualifying Exam Boards

    • Recognised boards like CBSE, ICSE, state boards, and international boards (with equivalence to Indian standards) are accepted.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Can a student with 49% in PCB apply for NEET?
    A:

    If the student belongs to the OBC/SC/ST category, they are eligible as the requirement is only 40%. However, for General category students, 49% would not be sufficient.

    Q: Is it necessary to pass all subjects in Class 12 to appear for NEET?
    A:

    Yes, passing in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology individually is compulsory.

    Q: Are grace marks in Class 12 considered for NEET eligibility?
    A:

    Yes, if the student passes the subject with grace marks, they are considered eligible as long as the minimum aggregate percentage is met.

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