Qualifying Exam Code for NEET 2026 Released: 1-7 Codes & Eligibility

NEET Qualifying Exam Code 2026: Highlights

• Code 1: For candidates who are appearing in Class 12 in 2026 or whose Class 12 result is awaited at the time of filling the NEET application form.
• Code 2: Mainly for dropper students and such candidates who have already passed Class 12 (10+2) from CBSE/ICSE/State Board/NIOS/Open School.
• Code 3: For candidates who have passed Intermediate or Pre-Degree examination in Science from a recognised University/Board
• Code 4: For candidates who have completed a pre-professional or pre-medical examination after Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, English and practicals.
• Code 5: For candidates who have passed the first year of a Bachelor’s degree and have also passed Class 12.
• Code 6: For candidates who have qualified B.Sc. with at least two subjects among Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and have earlier passed Class 12 with PCB and English.
• Code 7: For NRI candidates who have passed any examination equivalent to Class 12 science

Qualifying Exam Code for NEET 2026: Eligibility Criteria

As per the NEET eligibility criteria, the general category candidates must pass in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English individually in Class 12. Also, the candidates must have obtained an aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany and Zoology).

Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC must secure a minimum of 40%, while Persons with Disability (PwD) must obtain 45%. Candidates who have completed their higher education abroad must have passed the qualifying exam with 50% taken together in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.

NEET Code 2026

Candidates must be aware of NEET qualifying codes before filling out the application form in order to avoid inconvenience. Medical aspirants can understand the qualifying codes of the NEET 2026 exam in a simplified manner from the list provided below.

NEET code 1

Candidates who will be appearing in the qualifying examination i.e. Class 12 or waiting for the result have to select this code. However, after the announcement of the result, if the candidate fails, he/she will not be eligible for admission. Students have to furnish the relevant documents as evidence of qualifying for the examination.

NEET code 2

• The code 2 in NEET form is for such candidates who have completed a period of 12 years under the Higher/Secondary examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE), which is equivalent to Class 10+2. However, the last two years of study must include English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, Mathematics or any other elective as a major subject as prescribed by the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT).

• Aspirants who have passed 10+2 from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) or state open school, as a private candidate from state boards; with Biology/Biotechnology as an additional subject can apply under NEET code 02.

• NEET qualifying exam code 02 is also for droppers. For instance, if a candidate has passed the qualifying examination from CBSE/ICSE or any state board in the year 2024, but wishes to appear for NEET 2026, he/she can apply for the exam with Code 2.

NEET code 3

Medical aspirants who have passed their Intermediate/Pre-Examination degree in Science stream from any recognised Indian University/Board or other body with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as a compulsory subject need to select code 3 for NEET 2026. The qualifying examination should also include a practical test in the mentioned subjects.

NEET code 4

This code can be chosen after the completion of pre-professional/pre-medical examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English after passing either the Higher Secondary examination or Pre-university or equivalent exam. The qualification of pre-professional or pre-medical examination should compulsorily include the practical tests in all subjects.

NEET code 5

Candidates who have passed the first year of a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology including practical tests must opt for code 5. Candidates should also verify that the first-year exam qualified is a university-level exam and they have also qualified Class 12 qualifying examination with the said subjects at a level not less than a core course.

NEET code 6

Any aspirant who has passed B.Sc. examination with not less than two subjects which includes Biology/Biotechnology, Physics and Chemistry can choose Code 6 from NEET qualification code 2026 as their eligibility code. Further, such candidates must have passed Class 10+2 qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.

NEET code 7

Candidates who have passed any other examination, which is equivalent to the intermediate science examination of any university/board, can opt code 7 as NEET code 2026. It must be taken into consideration that students must have completed two years of study in Physics, Biology/Biotechnology, Chemistry and English and have passed practical tests also.

Code for NEET 2026: Who can also opt for code 7?

Qualifying exam code for NEET 2026 for foreign candidates is Code 7. The equivalence of a particular course with Class 12 boards is determined by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). If the qualifying examination is in grades, then the corresponding marks are derived by AIU.

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Qualifying code for NEET 2026: Other eligibility criteria

Besides the educational eligibility, candidates need to fulfil other basic eligibility criteria of NEET UG 2026, which are mentioned below.

• Age limit: Aspirants should be a minimum of 17 years, while there is no upper age limit for NEET UG.

• Nationality: Anyone willing to appear for MBBS/BDS exam must be an Indian citizen, NRIs, OCIs, PIO and Foreign nationals.

• Number of attempts: There is no limit for the number of NEET attempts.

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