PwD Certificate For NEET 2026: Reservation Criteria, Qualification For PwBD Category

PwD Certificate For NEET 2026: Reservation Criteria, Qualification For PwBD Category

Deep PathakUpdated on 06 Nov 2025, 04:12 PM IST

The PwD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) certificate is an important document for those who are appearing for the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) exam. NEET is the national-level single medical entrance exam conducted in India for admission to undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses. The PwBD certificate holds a significant importance for the disabled candidates.

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  1. PwD full form in NEET
  2. PwD criteria for NEET
  3. PwD certificate reservation
  4. PwD certificate For NEET - Educational qualification
  5. How to obtain a PwD certificate for NEET?
PwD Certificate For NEET 2026: Reservation Criteria, Qualification For PwBD Category
PwBD Certificate in NEET

The PwD certificate for NEET provides certain important benefits to the candidates appearing for the NEET exam. These benefits may include extra time for answering the questions, assistance of a scribe for visually impaired or candidates with locomotor disability. The candidates also receive certain reservation benefits as per government guidelines.

The NEET UG PwD certificate is issued to individuals with disabilities and helps them receive the necessary concessions in NEET application form, including NEET form fees, relaxation in eligibility criteria of NEET, facilities, and reservations during the exam, ensuring a fair and equal opportunity for all aspirants. The certificate is valid only for applicants with disabilities that fall under the categories specified by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Dental Council of India (DCI). For all the details such as the importance of the PwBD certificate for NEET, how to get it and many more, students must read the full article.

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PwD full form in NEET

The full form of PwD is Person with Disability. Candidates from PwD category are given the benefit of reservation in NEET UG exam. Persons who struggle to perform daily tasks due to a physical or mental health issue are categorised as PwD category. People with disabilities are granted reservation in NEET exam to ensure they have an equal opportunity to perform well.

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PwD criteria for NEET

To be eligible for PwD category in NEET UG exam, candidates must meet the PwD category eligibility set by the authority. A person with a disability is someone who has any kind of disability, whether it’s physical or mental, that limits the functioning of an individual. As per the PwBD act 2016, a candidate is provided with the PwBD certificate only if he/she has at least 40% disability.

PwD certificate reservation

As per the National Medical Commission (NMC) norms, a NEET UG PwBD certificate holder is given a reservation of 5% seats in each of general, general-EWS, OBC, SC,and ST category seats under horizontal reservation in undergraduate courses through NEET UG.

Guidelines for PWD certificate holders in NEET exam

  • PwBD certificate holders are provided with the facility of a scribe in NEET 2026 exam.

  • The NEET PWD certificate holders are given a compensatory time of 1 hour in the entrance exam of 3 hours.

PwD certificate For NEET - Educational qualification

In order to appear for the the medical entrance examination, the PwBD candidates need to fulfil the NEET eligibility criteria which are mentioned below -

  • The candidate must have passed the 10 + 2 standard or its equivalent from a recognised board in India.

  • The candidate must have passed with an aggregate mark of 40% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together.

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How to obtain a PwD certificate for NEET?

To obtain the NEET PwBD certificate, candidates must first qualify the disability criteria recognised by the National Medical Commission and Dental Council of India. The disabilities covered under this certification include blindness, low vision, locomotor disability, deafness, and intellectual disabilities.

Candidates need to upload the PwD certificate while filling the NEET application form. Applicants need to visit the relevant centres for PwBD certificate, the list of these centres is mentioned below and can also be checked from the information bulletin of NEET 2026. The process involves a thorough medical examination by a panel of doctors appointed by the government. The medical board assesses the disability percentage and issues the PwBD certificate accordingly. Only the candidates with a disability of 40% or more are given PWD certificates.

List of centres for NEET PwD certificate

S. No.

Name of disability certification centre

City/State

1

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital

New Delhi

2

All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AIIPMR)

Mumbai

3

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGMER)

Kolkata

4

Madras Medical College (MMC)

Chennai

5

Grant Government Medical College, J.J Hospital Compound

Mumbai

6

Goa Medical College

Goa

7

Government Medical College, Thiruvanantpuram

Thiruvanantpuram, Kerala

8

SMS Medical College

Jaipur, Rajasthan

9

Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32

Chandigarh

10

Government Medical College, Agartala

Agartala, Tripura

11

Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi

12

Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Mumbai

Mumbai

13

AIIMS, Nagpur

Nagpur, Maharashtra

14

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences & RML Hospital, New Delhi

New Delhi

15

Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals (LHMC)

New Delhi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is a PWD certificate for the NEET exam?
A:

The certificate is issued to persons with disabilities mentioned under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

Q: What is the validity of a PwD NEET certificate?
A:

The certificate is valid for five years. When there are no chances of variation in the degree of disability, a permanent disability certificate is given.

Q: How many marks are required for PwD in NEET?
A:

Candidates belonging to General- PwD category needs to score 45th percentile to qualify for the NEET UG exam. 

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