National Eligibility cum Entrance Test –UG (NEET-UG)

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National Eligibility cum Entrance Test –UG (NEET-UG)

National Guidelines for MBBS/BDS Admissions via NEET-UG

As per the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act, 2019 and the relevant regulations, admission to 100% of the MBBS and BDS seats in India shall be made through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates (NEET-UG).

This mandate applies to all medical and dental colleges across the country, including:

  • All government, private, deemed, and minority institutions.

  • Seats under all reservation categories (All India Quota, State Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota, etc.).

Single National Exemption:
The only exception to this rule is for admissions to AIIMS, New Delhi and JIPMER, Puducherry, which, following the NMC Act, have now also been integrated into the NEET-UG process. There is no separate entrance exam for any undergraduate medical/dental course in India.

Eligibility Criteria for NEET-UG

To be eligible to appear for NEET-UG and seek admission, a candidate must fulfill the following academic criteria:

1. Qualifying Examination:
The candidate must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.

2. Minimum Aggregate Marks:
The candidate must have obtained the following minimum aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology combined in the qualifying examination:

  • General / EWS Category: 50%

  • OBC-NCL / SC / ST Categories: 40%

  • Persons with Disability (PwD) Benchmark Disabilities (General/EWS): 45%

  • Persons with Disability (PwD) Benchmark Disabilities (OBC-NCL/SC/ST): 40%

3. Age Limit (As of December 31 of the Admission Year):

  • Minimum Age: Must have completed 17 years.

  • Maximum Age: There is no upper age limit for appearing in NEET-UG, as per the Supreme Court's ruling. However, candidates must check specific age criteria for certain state quotas or institutions, if any.

4. Number of Attempts:
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for NEET-UG.

Critical Advisory for Candidates

Primary Authority: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the sole conducting body for NEET-UG. All official notifications, information bulletins, and application portals are hosted on the NTA website (https://neet.nta.nic.in/).

State-Specific Rules: While NEET-UG is the single entrance exam, admission and counselling are conducted separately for All India Quota (AIQ) seats (by the Medical Counselling Committee - MCC) and State Quota seats (by respective State Counselling Authorities). Eligibility norms, domicile requirements, and reservation policies for state seats can vary.

Mandatory Verification: The provided academic and personal details are subject to verification during the counselling and admission process. Any discrepancy can lead to disqualification.

Stay Updated: Regulations can be subject to change. Candidates must exclusively rely on the official NEET-UG Information Bulletin for the current academic year released by the NTA for definitive rules on syllabus, exam pattern, admit card release, and counselling schedules. 

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