NEET Eligibility Criteria 2026
Check the minimum age, Class 12 qualification, PCB marks requirement, nationality criteria, and other important eligibility conditions for NEET UG 2026.
NEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates appearing for NEET UG 2026 must fulfill the eligibility conditions prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the National Testing Agency (NTA). The key requirements include age limit, educational qualification, mandatory subjects, and minimum qualifying marks in Class 12.
- ▸Must be 17 years old on or before 31 December 2026
- ▸No upper age limit
- ▸Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12
- ▸Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English are mandatory subjects
- ▸Indian, NRI, OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals are eligible
- ▸No limit on the number of attempts
NEET 2026 Age Limit
The candidate must complete 17 years of age on or before 31 December 2026. Therefore, candidates should be born on or before 31 December 2009. There is currently no upper age limit for NEET UG.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board with:
Physics
Chemistry
Biology/Biotechnology
English
as compulsory subjects.
Minimum PCB Marks Required
To be eligible for NEET UG 2026, candidates should have obtained the following minimum aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB):
General / EWS: 50%
General-PwBD: 45%
SC / ST / OBC: 40%
SC/ST/OBC-PwBD: 40%
Most Important Rule
Who Can Apply?
The following candidates can apply for NEET 2026:
Indian Citizens
NRIs
OCIs
PIOs
Foreign Nationals
Class 12 Passed Candidates
Class 12 Appearing Candidates