Updated By Pranav Mishra on 21 Jul, 2022 11:33
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NEET 2022 eligibility criteria is the set of norms prescribed by the conducting authority, i.e. the National Testing Agency (NTA). Conducted annually, NEET 2022 is a gateway for medical aspirants to get admission in MBBS and BDS colleges in India. Before applying for NEET 2022 candidates must ensure that they meet the NEET eligibility criteria, which may include educational qualifications, age limit, and reservation criteria. In order to be eligible for the examination, candidates must qualify 12th class examination with Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English subjects. For General category candidates, it is mandatory to score 50% marks in 12th grade, whereas SC/ST/OBC category candidates must score 40% marks to become eligible for the exam.
Also Read: NEET 2022 Reservation Policy
Note: In order to avoid any confusion later regarding the NEET 2022 eligibility criteria, appearing candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria beforehand as candidates will not be permitted to appear for the exam if he/she fails to meet the basic NEET eligibility.
The maximum and minimum age limit for NEET 2022 is as follows:
According to the official notification, the age criteria for NEET 2022 has been revised as follows -
| Name of the Category | Eligibility |
| General (UnReserved) and General (EWS) | The candidate should be born on or before December 31, 2004 |
| SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL/ PWD | The candidate should be born on or before December 31, 2004 |
Candidates must have completed their 12th standard or any equivalent exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-Technology with English from CBSE or any other state board.
Appearing candidates who are already in 12th standard can also apply for NEET, but they will have to show their passing certificates with the required percentage to take admission in medical and dental courses.
Category Wise Minimum Qualifying Percentage Required in Class 12
Category | Required Percentage in 12th standard |
For General candidates | 50% |
For Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Classes | 40% |
For General Physically Handicapped candidates | 45% |
For Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Classes- Physically Handicapped candidates | 40% |
The below table mentions the Seat Reservation for different categories.
Category | Seat Reservation |
Scheduled Caste | 15% |
| General-EWS | 10% |
Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
Other Backward Classes - non-creamy layer | 27% |
Physically Handicapped | 3% |
About 85% of the medical and dental seats are reserved for the students falling under NEET state quota. State quota candidates have to be residents of India and should have completed their Class 12 from their respective states.
About 15% of seats are reserved for All India Quota candidates in various medical and dental colleges of India. The candidate falling under this category should be Indian Citizen, Person with Indian Origin, Non-Resident Indian, or Foreign National. Candidates from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir do not fall under 15% All India Quota Seats, however, such candidates can take admission in the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune.
The table below mentions the Seat Reservation for different categories of NEET 2022:
Category | Seat Reservation |
Scheduled Caste | 15% |
| General-EWS | 10% |
Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
Other Backward Classes - non-creamy layer | 27% |
Physically Handicapped | 3% |
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Candidates need to check the official merit list to find out whether they have qualified for the NEET exam or not.
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