NEET UG 2027 Eligibility
NEET 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, Class 12 Marks, Attempts and Who Can Apply
Updated: 31 October 2026 | By AAYAM Career Institute, Indore
To appear for NEET UG 2027, a candidate must be at least 17 years old on 31 December 2027 and must have passed, or be appearing in, Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English. There is no upper age limit and no limit on the number of attempts.
This guide explains each NEET 2027 eligibility condition: the minimum age and the date-of-birth cut-off, the minimum Class 12 marks for each category, open school (NIOS) and Biology as an additional subject, and how eligibility differs from the NEET qualifying percentile.
NTA has not yet released the NEET UG 2027 Information Bulletin; it is usually published early in the exam year. The rules on this page follow the National Medical Commission's Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023 and the NEET UG 2026 bulletin. We will update this page when the 2027 bulletin is released.
NEET 2027 Eligibility Criteria at a Glance
| Criterion | NEET UG 2027 requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 17 years on or before 31 December 2027 (born on or before 31 December 2010) |
| Upper age limit | None |
| Number of attempts | No limit |
| Qualifying exam | Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English |
| Minimum PCB marks (General / EWS) | 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology |
| Minimum PCB marks (General-PwBD) | 45% |
| Minimum PCB marks (SC / ST / OBC, including PwBD) | 40% |
| Class 12 students in 2027 | Eligible to apply; must pass with the required marks before admission |
| Open school (NIOS) / Biology as additional subject | Accepted under NMC's 2023 regulations |
NEET 2027 Age Limit
Minimum age: 17 years on 31 December 2027
You must complete 17 years of age on or before 31 December 2027, the year of admission. In other words, your date of birth must be on or before 31 December 2010. Your age is checked against the date of birth on your Class 10 certificate.
| Date of birth | Age on 31 Dec 2027 | Eligible for NEET 2027? |
|---|---|---|
| On or before 31 December 2010 | 17 years or more | Yes |
| 1 January 2011 or later | Under 17 years | No; eligible from NEET 2028 onwards |
Upper age limit: none
There is no upper age limit for NEET UG. The National Medical Commission removed the earlier cap of 25 years (30 for reserved categories) in 2022, so droppers, repeaters and candidates who finished school years ago can all apply.
Class 12 Subjects Required for NEET 2027
You must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board with these four subjects, passing each one individually, including the practical exams:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology or Biotechnology
- English
Students who will appear in the Class 12 board exam in 2027 can apply for NEET 2027. Their admission depends on passing Class 12 with the required subjects and marks. CBSE, MP Board and other state board students are treated the same.
Minimum Class 12 Marks for NEET 2027
The minimum marks apply to your aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology taken together. Marks in English, Mathematics and other subjects are not counted.
| Category | Minimum aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology |
|---|---|
| General / General-EWS | 50% |
| General-PwBD | 45% |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 40% |
| SC | 40% |
| ST | 40% |
| OBC / SC / ST with PwBD | 40% |
These marks make you eligible for admission. They are not the NEET cutoff, which is a separate percentile you must reach in the NEET exam (see below).
How Many Attempts Are Allowed in NEET?
There is no limit on the number of NEET attempts. You can take NEET every year as long as you meet the age and qualification criteria. Many students improve their score in a focused drop year; see AAYAM's NEET coaching in Indore for the dropper and repeater batches.
NIOS Students and Biology as an Additional Subject
Under the National Medical Commission's Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023, students who passed Class 12 through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) or a state open school are eligible for NEET UG, provided they studied the required subjects.
The same regulations accept Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English passed as additional subjects from a recognised board, including after Class 12. A student who passed Class 12 with PCM can therefore become eligible by passing Biology or Biotechnology as an additional subject.
Read the exact wording on additional subjects in the NEET UG 2027 Information Bulletin when it is released, and keep the additional-subject marksheet with your other documents.
Nationality: Who Can Apply?
Indian nationals, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and foreign nationals can apply for NEET UG. Which seats you can be admitted to depends on your nationality and the quota rules of each counselling authority.
Eligibility vs the NEET Qualifying Percentile
Meeting the eligibility criteria lets you sit the exam. To be considered for MBBS, BDS and other seats in counselling, you must also qualify NEET by reaching the minimum percentile for your category:
| Category | Minimum percentile to qualify NEET |
|---|---|
| General / General-EWS | 50th percentile |
| General-PwBD | 45th percentile |
| OBC / SC / ST (including PwBD) | 40th percentile |
Qualifying NEET does not guarantee a seat. Government MBBS seats close at much higher scores; see the college-wise closing marks in our MP MBBS cutoff 2026 analysis.
Eligibility for Madhya Pradesh Students
The NEET eligibility rules above are the same for every state. For admission through Madhya Pradesh state counselling, the Directorate of Medical Education, MP applies its own rules, including domicile conditions for state quota seats. Read how MP NEET counselling works before you fill your choices.
Documents to Keep Ready for the NEET 2027 Application
- Class 10 certificate or marksheet, which is the proof of date of birth
- Class 12 marksheet, or the Class 12 admit card if you are appearing in 2027
- A valid photo ID such as Aadhaar
- Category certificate (OBC-NCL, SC, ST or EWS) in the format required by NTA, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size and postcard-size photographs and your signature, as specified in the bulletin
The exact list, file sizes and formats will be given in the NEET UG 2027 Information Bulletin on neet.nta.nic.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age limit for NEET 2027?
You must be at least 17 years old on 31 December 2027, which means you must be born on or before 31 December 2010. There is no upper age limit.
Is there an upper age limit for NEET?
No. The National Medical Commission removed the upper age limit for NEET UG in 2022, so candidates of any age above the minimum can apply.
How many times can I attempt NEET?
There is no limit on the number of NEET attempts, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria each year.
What are the minimum Class 12 marks required for NEET 2027?
General and EWS candidates need 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology, General-PwBD candidates need 45%, and OBC, SC and ST candidates (including PwBD) need 40%. Marks in English and Mathematics are not counted in this aggregate.
Can Class 12 students appearing in 2027 apply for NEET 2027?
Yes. Students appearing in the Class 12 board exam in 2027 can apply. They must pass Class 12 with the required marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English before admission.
Can NIOS students appear for NEET 2027?
Yes. Under the National Medical Commission's Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023, students who passed Class 12 through the National Institute of Open Schooling or a state open school are eligible, provided they studied the required subjects.
Can I take NEET if I studied Biology as an additional subject?
Yes. Since 2023, NMC accepts Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English passed as additional subjects from a recognised board, including after Class 12. Check the exact wording in the NEET UG 2027 Information Bulletin when it is released.
Can PCM students without Biology appear for NEET?
Not with PCM alone. You need Biology or Biotechnology in Class 12. A PCM student can become eligible by passing Biology or Biotechnology as an additional subject from a recognised board.
Is 50% in Class 12 the same as the NEET cutoff?
No. The 50% (or 40% or 45%) Class 12 aggregate is an eligibility condition. The NEET cutoff is a separate qualifying percentile you must reach in the NEET exam itself: 50th percentile for General, 45th for General-PwBD and 40th for OBC, SC and ST.
When will the NEET UG 2027 Information Bulletin be released?
NTA has not announced a date. The bulletin is usually released early in the exam year on neet.nta.nic.in, along with the start of registration.
Sources: National Medical Commission, Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023, and the NEET UG 2026 Information Bulletin. For official updates, visit neet.nta.nic.in and nmc.org.in.
Prepare for NEET 2027 with AAYAM
Once you know you are eligible, the next step is a preparation plan. AAYAM runs classroom NEET batches in Indore for Class 11, Class 12, droppers and repeaters, and NEET-pattern test series for students anywhere in India.