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    NEET 2026 Qualifying Exam Code 7: Eligibility & Requirements

    NEET 2026 Qualifying Exam Code 7: Eligibility & Requirements

    Shamshad Ali DarUpdated on 11 Feb 2026, 04:42 PM IST

    The NEET qualifying exam code 7 is designed for candidates who have passed any other examination equivalent to Class 12 intermediate science exam from a recognised foreign board. Under NEET exam code 7, candidates must have also passed two years of study in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English including practical tests in these subjects.

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    1. What is NEET qualifying exam code 7?
    2. NEET qualifying exam code 7: How to fill it?
    3. Requirements for NEET qualifying exam code 7
    NEET 2026 Qualifying Exam Code 7: Eligibility & Requirements
    NEET 2026 Qualifying Exam Code 7: Eligibility & Requirements

    The NEET qualifying exam code 7 is drafted for NRI, OCIs and foreign nationals who have studied and passed the last qualifying exam from the international board or university. Such applicants have to mention their qualifying code as ‘NEET Code 7’ while filling out the NEET application form 2026. Candidates who make mistakes while selecting the correct qualification code will face serious consequences during the counselling and admission process. In this article, we have provided a detailed overview of the NEET qualifying exam code 7, requirements for NEET code 7 and others.

    What is NEET qualifying exam code 7?

    The NEET qualifying exam code 7 is for candidates who have passed the last qualifying examination equivalent to 10+2 intermediate science exam level. The NEET exam code 7 is applied to foreign nationals, OCIs and NRI candidates who want to appear in the NEET UG. The code 7 of NEET 2026 requires two years of study in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English subjects. Such candidates under the qualifying exam code 7 must have passed practical tests in these subjects. During the NEET application 2026, candidates have to select the NEET qualification code 7 to fill the exam form successfully.

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    NEET qualifying exam code 7: How to fill it?

    Candidates who come under the NEETqualifying exam code code 7 must select the same during the application process. Applicants appearing for the NEET 2026 must enter NEET exam code 7 along with equivalent qualification details.

    How to fill NEET qualifying exam code 7?

    • Visit the official website, neet.nta.nic.in

    • Login by using the NEET application number and password

    • Navigate to the NEET qualification details section

    • Select the NEET qualifying exam “Code 7’ under the qualification details.

    • Rest of the details must be filled as per the instructions given in the NEET application form 2026.

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    Requirements for NEET qualifying exam code 7

    Code 7 in NEET 2026 is for candidates who do not fit in NEET qualifying codes in between codes 1 to 6. Such candidates have to select the ‘Code 7’ while filling out the NEET 2026 application form. The requirements for NEET exam code 7 can be checked here.

    Educational qualification: The code 7 candidates must have passed the last qualifying exam equivalent to 10+2 Indian system of education.

    Subjects required: The two years of study include subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English. Candidates must have passed practical tests in these subjects also.

    Eligible candidates: Foreign nationals, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Non-Resident Indians (NRI) holding foreign degrees equivalent to Class 12 are eligible for NEET 2026.

    Equivalence certificate: An equivalence certificate for NEET serves as an official document from Association of Indian Universities (AIU) confirming if the qualification is equivalent to 10+2 Indian system.

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