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NEET UG 2026 Eligibility: Age, Qualification, Nationality & Attempt Limits

NEET UG 2026 eligibility explained — minimum age, maximum age, educational qualification, nationality rules, attempt limits, reservation categories. Based on the latest official notification.

Reviewed by: StudyRoadmap Editorial · Last verified: 2026-04-24

NEET UG 2026 eligibility criteria

Class 12 PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with minimum 50% aggregate for general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC). Lower age limit 17 years as of December 31 of admission year.

Before you apply

  • Confirm your Class 12 stream matches the required subject combination.
  • Check the maximum age limit on the application date (not the exam date).
  • Keep scans of photo ID, mark sheets, category certificate, and passport-size photo ready.

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