The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG 2025) is the gateway to medical and dental admissions in India. Candidates will have to make sure that they fulfil the NEET UG eligibility criteria set by the NTA, including age limits, educational qualifications, and nationality requirements. Understanding these criteria is crucial for aspiring medical students to ensure their application is valid and accepted.

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NEET UG Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates aspiring to appear for NEET (UG) 2025 must meet the following eligibility criteria as per the National Medical Commission (NMC) and Dental Council of India (DCI):

NEET Eligibility Age Limit 

• Minimum Age: Candidates must be 17 years old on or before December 31, 2025 (Year of admission).
  • General (UR) / General-EWS candidates: Born on or before December 31, 2008.
  • SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/PwD candidates: Same minimum age applies.
• Upper Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for NEET (UG) as per NMC’s notification dated March 9, 2022.

Nationality Criteria

Candidates eligible to apply include:
✅ Indian Citizens
✅ Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)
✅ Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)
✅ Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)
✅ Foreign Nationals

• OCI/NRI/Foreign Nationals must comply with admission rules set by the respective State Governments, Institutions, and the Government of India.
• OCI candidates retain the rights they had before the March 4, 2021 notification, as per the Supreme Court order of February 3, 2023.
• Foreign applicants must upload documentary proof of their nationality (passport pages, embassy certificate, etc.) while filling out the application.

Educational Qualification

Subjects Required in Class 12

Candidates must have studied:
✅ Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology (with practical tests)
✅ English as a compulsory subject

Minimum Marks in Class 12

Category	Minimum Aggregate in PCB
General (UR) / General-EWS	50%
SC / ST / OBC-NCL	40%
PwBD/PwD (General-EWS & UR)	45%
PwBD/PwD (SC/ST/OBC-NCL)	40%

• Candidates must pass Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually.
• Foreign candidates must have equivalent Class 12 qualifications as determined by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
• Mathematics marks are not considered for eligibility.

Qualifying Examination Codes

Candidates must qualify under one of the following education categories:

Code	Education Criteria
01	Appearing for Class 12 in 2025 (must qualify before the first round of counselling).
02	Completed Higher/Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) with PCB and English from a recognized board. Candidates from Open Schools/private candidates are not eligible unless a legal verdict changes this.
03	Completed Intermediate/Pre-degree Exam in Science with PCB and English from a recognized board.
04	Completed Pre-professional/Pre-medical Exam after Class 12 with PCB and English, including practicals.
05	Completed 1st year of a 3-year degree course with PCB (including practicals) and English, provided it was a University Examination.
06	Completed B.Sc. with at least two subjects from PCB and had PCB + English in Class 12.
07	Any other equivalent examination recognized by an Indian University/Board. Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit an equivalency certificate from AIU.

Eligibility Criteria for NEET UG Special Considerations

• Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh candidates are now eligible for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats.
• Tamil Nadu Class 10 (2021 batch): Since marks were not awarded, their “Result Mode” will be disabled when applying.
• Candidates from Foreign/International Boards must ensure their qualification meets the NEET (UG) standards.

Key Points to Remember

✔ Must have passed PCB + English individually.
✔ Minimum required marks in PCB: 50% (UR), 40% (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), 45% (PwBD/PwD-UR).
✔ No upper age limit for NEET (UG) 2025.
✔ Foreign/NRI/OCI candidates need additional documentation.
✔ Open school/private candidates’ eligibility is subject to court decisions.

Candidates meeting these criteria can apply for NEET (UG) 2025 and pursue MBBS/BDS/AYUSH and other medical courses in India and abroad. 

NEET UG Eligibility Criteria Guidance Through CareerMudhra

At CareerMudhra, we use our expertise and experience to help students successfully navigate the NEET UG admission process. Our guidance ensures that aspiring medical students meet all eligibility criteria set by the NTA.

With years of experience, we guide students through eligibility verification, documentation, and application submission, ensuring they meet all requirements. Our personalized counselling helps students secure admissions to top medical and dental colleges across India.

Wrapping Up

NEET (UG) 2025 is the key entrance exam for medical and dental courses in India and abroad. There is no upper age limit, and candidates must meet specific age, nationality, and academic requirements. The exam follows the traditional format of 180 questions in 180 minutes. Applicants should check official updates and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before applying.

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