NEET Eligibility Criteria 2018, Qualification, Age Criteria, 15% AIQ Eligibility

NEET eligibility criteria 2018NEET Eligibility Criteria 2018 will be prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The students are suggested to read carefully the eligibility criteria before filling the application form. NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a national level entrance examination for MBBS & BDS aspirants. This examination is conducted for providing admissions in various government & private colleges of the country. Candidates check here to get complete details about NEET 2018 Eligibility.

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NEET Eligibility Criteria 2018

Candidates should check the eligibility before filling the application form. Here, we have mentioned detailed information about NEET Eligibility 2018:

Eligibility to appear in NEET-UG

General Eligibility:

  • Number of Attempts: Candidates may attempt the exam only 3 times. NEET 2017 is counted as 1 Attempt for all the candidates.
  • Aadhaar Card: Aadhaar card is mandatory to apply for NEET 2018 examination.

Nationality:

  • Candidates must be citizen of India.
  • NRIs (Non Resident Indians), OCIs (Oversees Citizen of India), PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) & Foreign Nationals can also apply.

Age Criteria:

  • Lower Age Limit: Candidates should complete 17 years at the time of admission or will completed on or before 31st December 2018.
  • Upper Age Limit: Candidates upper age limit should be 25 years as on date of examination.
  • Relaxation: There is 5 years relaxation for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category.
CategoryAge
Unreserved Category (UR)Born on or between 8th May 1993 and 1st January 2002
SC/ST/OBC CategoryBorn on or between 8th May 1988 and 1st January 2002

Qualification Criteria

  • Qualifying Exam: Candidates must have passed the higher/senior secondary examination or ISCE which is equivalent to 10+2 examination after a period of 12 years study.
  • Subjects: Candidates must passed the above qualifying examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & Mathematics or any other elective subjects with English.
  • Minimum Marks: Candidates must secure minimum 50% marks (GEN), 40% marks (SC/ST/OBC), 45% marks (GEN PH) & 40% marks (SC/ST/OBC-PH) taken together in PCB subjects.
  • Appearing Candidates: Candidates who are in the 12th standard can also apply. They must have to show the passing certificates complying with the percentage criteria at the time of first round of counselling.

Note: Marks obtained in math will not be considered for admission to MBBS/BDS courses.

Eligibility for 15% All India Quota Seats

Nationality:

  • Candidate must be the citizen of India, NRIs, PIOs, OCIs & Foreign Nationals.

For J & K, AP & Telangana States:

  • Candidates belong to J&K, AP and Telangana are eligible for 15% All India Quota seats only for the admission to the AFMC, Pune on the basis of self declaration.
  • Candidates from the States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and J & K can appear in NEET exam for admission to Private Medical/Dental Colleges or any Private/Deemed University & Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune.

Eligibility for 85% State Quota Seats

All the states participating in the NEET 2018 will fill their 85% seats of MBBS/BDS  though state counselling, while the remaining 15% of the seats will be filled through All India centralized counselling. The eligibility for the 85% quota seats of the states are mentioned below:

  • Candidates must have completed/appearing his/her 10th and 12th from the state.
  • Candidate must possess a valid domicile of the state.
  • Candidate should posses a residency proof of the state.

Eligibility for Seats in Participating Bodies

There are many other institutes/universities that are participating in the NEET 2018, some of them include Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jamia Hamdard University, University of Delhi.

  • The OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) may also appear the exam subject to the rules of government of India.
  • The upper age limit shall be considered as per the rules of states/ universities/ institutions for those candidates, seeking admission under the control of participating Institutions/ Universities/ States.

If you have any other query about NEET Eligibility Criteria 2018, you can ask us by leaving your comments in the comment box.

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  1. Muppavarapu Anusha says:

    Sir,I am appearing for 12th examination in 2016. my date of birth is 21-01-1999. can i appear for AIPMT in2016.

  2. Rakesh kumar panda says:

    my native state is odisha but my father is
    surving in Indian army. I completed my 10th from army school narangi (Assam ) and 12th from army school BD Bari (j&k ). may i allegiable for apply j&k Quata for AFMC. also clarify , if I selected my counselling will be done from which state

  3. Ramajee Singh says:

    I am a defence personnel posted in Punjab in rural areas and a resident of Bihar. My daughter has completed 12th from Rajasthan. Is she eligible for 85% quota from Punjab PMT?

  4. Himanshi jain says:

    Sir my DOB is 23.04.1999 so could I give aipmt 2016 please let me know

  5. soumya says:

    Sir/ madam,
    I am in the final year of bsc(botany)… I do not have physics as my subject in bsc. What will be my qualification code for Aipmt 2016… please help.

  6. soumya says:

    Sir/madam,
    I am in the final year of bsc(botany)… I want to apply for Aipmt 2016… What will be my qualification code?? I do not have physics as my subject in bsc…please help…..

  7. Priyanka Chahal says:

    Hey ! Can anyone suggest me plz — the criteria for the age is that the student should completed his/her 17th year .. But my D.O.B.is 5jan 1999 ! Is I m applicable for AiPmt 2016 . I passed my 12th standard in 2015 ! Plz suggest me if I will applicable for the exm or nt ?

  8. shahid malik says:

    Sir, my D.O.B is 01.02.2000 …am I eligible for 2016

  9. Mamta khanna says:

    Sir i am 16year old at the time of filling aipmt. Form 2016. Can i able to participate in aipmt test

    • Sarvgyan Team says:

      No, you are not eligible for the AIPMT 2016. The candidates must have completed the age of 17 years as on or before 31st December of the year of Admission.

    • Bhagya says:

      My daughter is appearing 12th boards from maharashtra this academic year. She has also given 10th from the same state..but we are from Karnataka and we do not have domicile of Karnataka..so from which state shall she be eligible for aipmt? Please do reply and guide..
      Thank you

    • Bhagya says:

      My daughter is appearing 12th boards from maharashtra this academic year. She has also given 10th from the same state..but we are from Karnataka and we do not have domicile of maharashtra and karnataka..so from which state shall she be eligible for aipmt? Please do reply and guide..
      Thank you

      • Sarvgyan Team says:

        Domicile is needed for the 85% state quota. She can apply but she is not eligible for the 85% quota seat. She is eligible for the 15% All India quota seat.

  10. Aakash Kumar says:

    I m a non resident n I have passed my 12th from nepalal… am I eligible for aipmt exam??? n if yes, plz tell me d procedures, fees etc.

  11. om says:

    I have completed 25 years and I’m obc creamy layer can I get age relaxation. Reply

  12. KAUSTAV PATR says:

    sir i have passed 10th from odisha and i will be passing my 12th from andhrapradesh .. sir i belong from westbengal.. ami i elegible for state qouta seats ?? plz help me.

  13. kaustav patra says:

    sir i have completed my 10th from odisha and my 12th i will cmplt from andhra board.. but sir i m frm westbengal.. will i be eligible for state quota seat .. coz sir when i tried to fillup the from the the choice for sate quota seats is not highlighted means i cant select any seat from my state why plz help me out plz

  14. gayathri says:

    my D.O.B.is 23.4.1999.is i am eligible to write aipmt2016 exam. please reply me.

  15. anuj sharma says:

    SIR I COMPLETE MY 12TH 2011 BUT I GOT 30 MARKS IN BIO BCZ I HV MATH ALSO SO I GIVE IMPROVMENT EXAM OF BIO,PHY,CHEM, AND 65 MARKS IN BIO &CHEM BUT I M ABSENT IN PHYSICS PLZ TELL ME M I ELIGBLE FOR EXAM

  16. sheba thomas says:

    i have completed my 12th my score is 49 in physics 59 in chemistry and 68 in biology iam i eligiable to write my aipmt entrance??

  17. komal chouhan says:

    Sir, please tell me that there are any criteria of attempts rather than the age limit
    If yes so how many times I can apply

  18. komal chauhan says:

    Sir, pleas tell me that there are how many attempts for aipmt

  19. Your Name...Avanita says:

    Hi sir ..plzz tell me can I appear for the Aipmt exam if I am appearing class 12 exam in 2016..

  20. Avanita says:

    If I am appearing for class 12exam in 2016 can I give AIPMT exam 2016

  21. Your Name... says:

    I have passed 10+2 with 56% and aspiring for AIPMT,also my physics marks alone is 44 and marksheets say PASS,
    Can I make it to appear for this exam,during counselling will they approve my candidature

  22. JUGTA RAM says:

    Sir my daughter DOB 04 MAY 2002. SHE IS STUDYING CLASS 12th biology. What she is apply aipmt.
    please reply.

  23. akshita thakur says:

    sir mere 12th m 49% aay the to kya m ab aipmt ka pepar nai de paungi pls help …

  24. nabasmita swain says:

    my birthdate is 27 june 1999..am i eligible for exam?

  25. kunal says:

    I was born on 30 august 1999 , and i want to give AIPMT. I am not 17 years old,can i yet give this exam????

  26. Arpit Gupta says:

    Hlw Sir..!
    Sir My date of birth is 1 jan 2000
    And I will complete my 17 years on 1 jan 2016

    I am eligible or not..?

    Sir please I want to give this exam in 2016

  27. manish says:

    Sir i am reading 12th class in since boilogy state in r.b.s.e.

    And my cast “obc “and now my age 26years can i doing aipmt. Exam

    • Sarvgyan Team says:

      Yes, you are eligible for the AIPMT 2016.The upper age limit is 25 years (5 years relaxation for the SC/ST/OBC candidates) as on or before 31st December of the year of Admission.

  28. dasaratha says:

    Sir,
    my daughter studying cbse pattern 10th and 12th from jharkhand. my state is odisha.if she will be qualified the aipmt 2016 then admission in odisha state or otherwise//

  29. shiv kumar says:

    sir my 12th marks is phy 49(with 4 no gras) Chen 51 bio 60 eng 45 i iligible for aipmt
    my catogery is obc

  30. PIHU PANDIT says:

    I am already two time applyed for aipmt and i heared that a candidate can apply only three times so i want two no what it is true if true then this three chance is serial wise or a candidate use it for 25 years age like 2014,2015,2017

    • Sarvgyan Team says:

      you can use it serial wise only that means if you’ve passed your 12th in 2014,you will be eligible for 2016 but not for 2017.

      • shashi kumar says:

        when upper age limit is 25 years how could it possible that one should appear only serial wise three times.kindly verify from reliable sources and then answer…

      • Sarvgyan Team says:

        one can apply three times before the age of 25 years.

  31. Samreen says:

    I had completed my -12 in 2015 I got 146 marks in pcb ..
    I’m I eligible. .?

  32. Zohan says:

    I have started my preparation, would l be able to get through through the exam. Some tips please.

  33. ASEEM GUPTA says:

    Hi.. Just want to know at what stage domecile certificate is required for AIPMT.

  34. rizwan debnath says:

    Dear sir, my 12th marks physics 78 chemistry 81 & biology 28.am i eligible for aipmt2016?

  35. mandar says:

    I need list of aipmt college whr I tk admission after exam

  36. Koushikee says:

    How many attempts are allowed in aipmt 2016

  37. Your Name...balu says:

    i attented aipmt 3times including neetug 2013
    am i eligible for aipmt 2016

  38. Gaurav Trivedi says:

    Sir, I have completed my 10th in 2011 from Cbse. But i’m appearing for 12 from NIOS.
    Am i eligible for AIPMT 2016?

  39. vasini says:

    my dob is 4.5.1999
    am i eligible or aipmt 2016?

  40. ashwani pal says:

    my dob is 26th july 1999.am i eligible 4 aipmt 2016 or nt?

  41. harsh awasthi says:

    my D.O.B is 31-08-1999
    am i eligible for aipmt 2016

  42. SOURAV KUMAR says:

    Hai. I am sourav Kumar finish 12thboard from Andhra Pradesh with 74℅,am I eligible to write this exam please say me full detail.

    • Sarvgyan Team says:

      you can fill with a self declaration about which we have discussed in this article. You can apply only for AFMC, Pune.

  43. mansi pandey says:

    i want to say that my DOB is2nov1999 .tell me that. iş i m eligble for this aipmt exam of 2016 .nd also how much relaxation. tym iş provide for general caste .

  44. raj mahajan says:

    Sir my name is raj from Maharashtra. I have completed my 12 std. Now I am studying b.sc 1 st year can I eligible to apply

  45. suman kumar says:

    Hi, My niece has done her class 12th from Nepal and is a Nepali citizen. Can she appear in AIPMT or any medical examination conducted in India ? Can you please also clarify whether Nepali citizens are covered under Overseas Citizens. Thanks

  46. Franklin says:

    Kindly suggest me to take admission in agriculture science through AIPMT 2016.

    • Sarvgyan Team says:

      If you want to take admission in agriculture courses then you can fill the JEE Main 2016 application form.

  47. niju says:

    i also wan to give exam of aipmt in this year 2016 so can i give….?????

  48. Ram says:

    how much score they should get to take admission in a good college through AIPMT for telangana state kids (non-local) only 11 & 12 studied in telangana. what domicile and other documents to produce

  49. Meena says:

    sir, my kid has studied in CBSE dubai from 1-10th and 11th & 12th in Telangana state, what domicile to mention. My kid has AADHAR CARD of our state. what supportive documents to show.

  50. sunny kumar says:

    cut off marks for obc candidates is ???????????

  51. sunny kumar says:

    how many times i can appear in aipmt ???
    rply me

    • Sarvgyan Team says:

      There is no particular provision for attempting the AIPMT 2016 examination as the candidates can appear in the examination as many as times possible until he/she meets the age eligibility criteria.

  52. pooja shah says:

    sir how much is the last year cutoff in gujarat for aipmt students for mbbs in obc category

  53. doyejiba says:

    I have passed +12 in the year 2014. Am I eligible to apply for the 2016 aipmt exam?

  54. Arpan says:

    What does Candidate must possess a valid domicile of the state means

  55. saif says:

    Sir I am a student of general category minimum how much marks is required for mbbs in aipmt plz tell me complete information thanks

  56. anurag says:

    when are the online registrations gonna begin?

  57. rajkumar says:

    Sir aipmt ki exam kitni bar de skte h ….mtlb kitne chance h

  58. sathya says:

    My daughter is studying in Bangalore, she has aadhar card with Bangalore address however we never applied for Domicile because she has been in Bangalore only 5.5 years, can she write AIPMT

  59. niranjan says:

    Sir…..i have passed 10th and 11th , 12th from gujarat but, i m from bihar am i able to give aipmt exam from bihar??

  60. mathews says:

    my child finished her 10th from Bahrain (CBSE) now doing her 12th from Telangana State Board is she eligible if so under what quota

  61. mathews says:

    my child finished her 10th CBSE BOARD from Bahrain now doing her 12th telangana state is she elgible

  62. Omesh gowda.A.R. says:

    23 Feb 1999 is my DOB am I eligible for aipmt2016

  63. SASWATI says:

    I will appear form my 12th boards under cbse from state of Sikkim.i also passed 10th board from sikkim under cbse.I am originally from Odisha.Will i be eligible for the 85% quota in odisha govt colleges under aipmt?

  64. rajesh says:

    Sir ….I was passed 12th class last year with chemistry maths or physics
    ……I want to give the exam of AIpmt can I eligible for it
    ……..

  65. mitali darekar says:

    i am giving this examination second time please give me all information about the examination dates and filling the form

  66. Shiwani Singh says:

    Passed 10th from CBSE Bihar & 12th from Telangana State Board. My home state is Jharkhand. Am I elligible for 15% all India quota under AIPMT 2016

  67. khan Mohammed says:

    Sir I am pass to time class 12th first time 2011 in pcm e and Hindi and second time 2015 only biology . sir I eligible of Aipmt exam

    • Sarvgyan Team says:

      The upper age limit is 25 years (5 years relaxation for the SC/ST/OBC candidates) as on or before 31st December 2016.

  68. renu says:

    Hii… I am completed my 12th in 2012 & I’m doing bsc also I want to give aipmt 2016 , am l eligible for aipmt 2016??
    Is there any no. Of attempts limited in aipmt.
    Plz provide complete information about this,
    I’m waiting of your answer
    Thanks

  69. poonam says:

    I have completed 12th in 2007 from mathematics n. Now I m doing 12 th from biology as a additional subject in this year 2015. I m eligible for AIPMT exam… ???

  70. Paia says:

    For students passing 10 from one state and 12 from another state of India are they not eligible for the entrance exam….. If not please do something, otherwise many students will not be eligible.

    • Sarvgyan Team says:

      Yes, they are eligible for the AIPMT 2016. Candidates must have completed/appearing his 10th and 12th from any state.

    • Suresh says:

      My daughter did her 10th from India (CBSE). Now she is doing her11th&12th from Beijing International School. She will complete her12th in 2017.I am a central government employee posted in Beijing for 3 years. My daughter is eligible for Neet exam for 2017.please reply in detail.

  71. p.jeyashree says:

    Hii..am jeyashree.p from madurai,tamilnadu..i have completed my 12 in 2015,april..with 87.5 %..and i further wish to apply for AIPMT xams thiz year 2016 ..wat should i do now ?? Wat are the steps to be taken..?? Plezz provide complete information about this..should i get permission from anyone to appear for this xam ?? Eagerly waiting for yur reply ….

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