NEET Dropper Code 2026: Which Code to Select for Repeaters?

NEET Dropper Code 2026: Which Code to Select for Repeaters?

Deep PathakUpdated on 11 Feb 2026, 02:44 PM IST

Choosing the correct NEET dropper code is one of the most confusing steps for repeaters while filling the NEET 2026 application form. Many NEET droppers often make mistakes in selecting the correct qualification exam code, which can later create problems during counselling and admission. The code for droppers in NEET 2026 is “Code 02”. In this article, we have explained the NEET code for droppers, documents required for NEET droppers, the role of gap certificate for neet droppers and more.

LiveNEET 2026 LIVE: UG registration begins at neet.nta.nic.in; documents, photograph, exam schedule, admit cardFeb 11, 2026 | 10:24 PM IST

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the NEET UG 2026 application form link on the official website. Students can register themselves at neet.nta.nic.in.

Read More

This Story also Contains

  1. Who are NEET Droppers?
  2. NEET Dropper Code: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
  3. Code for Droppers in NEET 2026: Which One to Choose?
  4. NEET Dropper Documents Required for Application Form
  5. Gap Certificate for NEET Droppers: Is It Mandatory?
NEET Dropper Code 2026: Which Code to Select for Repeaters?
NEET Dropper Code 2026: Which Code to Select for Repeaters?

Who are NEET Droppers?

NEET droppers are students who choose to take a gap year (or more) after completing Class 12 to focus completely on preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Many candidates often take a drop if they are not satisfied with their scores in the previous NEET UG exam, and hence NEET droppers form a significant portion of total applicants. As there is no limit on NEET attempts, this allows repeaters to try again and score good. Such candidates are required to select the correct NEET dropper code during application and prepare documents such as the gap certificate for NEET.

NEET Dropper Code: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

The NEET dropper code refers to the Qualifying Examination Code that repeat or dropper students need to select in the NEET application form 2026. This code tells whether the applicant is appearing for class 12, has already passed, or is taking a drop year.

The NEET dropper code is important for all the repeaters or droppers, as choosing the wrong one can lead to rejection of the application form of NEET UG.

Code for Droppers in NEET 2026: Which One to Choose?

For NEET 2026, the correct code for droppers is generally Code 02. This code applies to all those candidates who have already passed their Class 12 or equivalent examination from recognised boards such as CBSE, ICSE, or any state board in a previous year. NEET Code 02 is meant for repeaters who studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects, along with any additional subject like Mathematics. NEET droppers from open schooling are also eligible under Code 02.

However, in some cases, Code 03 may be applicable, which is mainly for students who completed a Pre-University Course (PUC) or pre-degree programme, commonly followed in states like Karnataka. For droppers who hold higher qualifications such as a BSc degree, they need to select codes like Code 05 or Code 06.

NEET Dropper Documents Required for Application Form

NEET droppers are required to submit the following list of documents required for NEET application form -

  • Class 10 marksheet

  • Class 12 marksheet

  • Aadhaar card

  • Recent photograph and signature

  • Fingerprint and thumb impression

  • Category certificate (if applicable)

  • Disability certificate (if applicable)

  • Gap certificate for NEET

Virohan Allied & Healthcare Programs

Allied & Healthcare programs | 20+ Partner Universities & Institutes | 98% placement record

NEET Syllabus: Subjects & Chapters
Select your preferred subject to view the chapters

Gap Certificate for NEET Droppers: Is It Mandatory?

A gap certificate for NEET droppers is not required during the NEET application process, but it is often asked during counselling or at the time of college admission by many institutions. This gap certificate explains the reason for the academic gap, and confirms that the candidate did not take admission elsewhere or engage in misconduct.

To obtain a gap certificate for NEET, candidates must prepare an affidavit on a stamp paper, mentioning their name, gap duration, reason for the gap, and a declaration of authenticity. The document must be notarised at a court or by a notary public. The gap certificate should be recent (generally valid for one year) and should be kept ready for submission during state quota or AIQ NEET UG counselling.

Articles
|
Upcoming Medicine Exams
Ongoing Dates
KCET BSc Nursing Application Date

17 Jan'26 - 16 Feb'26 (Online)

Ongoing Dates
MH BSc Nursing CET Application Date

24 Jan'26 - 24 Feb'26 (Online)

Ongoing Dates
Odisha BSc Nursing Application Date

28 Jan'26 - 22 Mar'26 (Online)

Certifications By Top Providers
Biomolecules Structure Function in Health and Disease
Via All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi
Industrial Biotechnology
Via Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Certificate Course in Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Methodology
Via Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Nutrition in the Health Sector
Via The University of Adelaide, Adelaide
Pathology
Via Tsinghua University, Beijing
Online M.Sc Psychology
Via Centre for Distance and Online Education, Andhra University
Coursera
 355 courses
Futurelearn
 310 courses
Edx
 233 courses
Udemy
 191 courses
Explore Top Universities Across Globe

Questions related to NEET

On Question asked by student community

Have a question related to NEET ?

Government Medical Colleges in states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra

You still have enough time. For NEET 2026 (drop year, 3 months left), focus on:

NCERT linebyline for highweightage chapters (Human Physiology, Plant Physiology, Cell, Biomolecules, Biological Classification, Plant/Animal Kingdom, Genetics, Ecology)

Daily chapterwise MCQs + PYQs and weekly full mocks with proper analysis

Useful Careers360 links for planning:

NEET

The NEET cut off 2025 for PwD (handicapped) candidates in Telangana was set at 40th percentile with 126 - 113 marks. Admission to government colleges in Telangana require higher marks as many as over 500 marks in NEET.

For more information, check the given below link.
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-cutoff-telangana


If a candidate qualifies for NEET PG only after the revision or reduction of the qualifying cut-off, registration for counselling is allowed only if the counselling authority opens a fresh registration or re-registration window for newly qualified candidates. If the system currently shows “you have not registered” and does not