Number of Attempts and Age Limit for NEET UG 2025 PDF Download

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is a national level entrance examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in India for admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses. It is one of the most competitive exams in India, with thousands of students appearing for it every year. The NEET Exam attempts and age limit are two important factors that candidates must consider before appearing for the exam.

To know the Number of Attempts a NEET aspirant can take and the Age Limit defined under Eligibility conditions of NEET Exam 2024 go through this document.

NEET Eligibility Criteria

 2024

• NEET UG 2024 Qualifying Exam requires a 10+2 or equivalent certificate from a recognised board, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core courses. 
• Applicants must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2024. 
• There is no upper age restriction until the Supreme Court rules on it. 
• The required class 12 percentile for the NEET UG 2024 test varies based on category: General – 50%, OBC/SC/ST – 40%, PWD – 45%. 
• The applicants’ maximum number of attempts is unrestricted. 
• Applicants who are Indian nationals, Foreign Nationals, NRIs, OCIs or PIOs are eligible to apply.

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NEET

2024 

Age Limit : Upper & Lower Age

• Lower Age Limit: Candidate must have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or will complete 17 years of age on or before 31st December of the same year of candidate’s admission to the first year UG (Undergraduate) Medical course.
• Upper age limit: Earlier, the candidate with 25 years of age on the examination date with a relaxation period of 5 years for candidates pertaining to category – SC/ST/OBC-NCL and PwD candidates was implemented. As of now, there is no upper age limit. Any candidate, 17  years of age can appear for NEET any number of times.

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Changes Over the Years in NEET Attempts Limit

In the table given below, trend over the years for number of NEET attempts is given, also NEET age limit is given in the details of the table.

• The table above shows that any restriction over number of attempts in NEET is removed in 2018.
• Open School students become eligible to give NEET in 2019.
• From 2020, individuals meeting the requirements are able to take the NEET Exam as many times as desired.
• From 2022, even the upper age limit restriction is revoked, you can refer to the official notification given below:
  

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What is the Accepted Minimum Percentage of 12th Class for NEET?

• To apply, candidates must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually in their 10+2 or equivalent examination.
• To be eligible for admission, candidates from the general category must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology in their 10+2 examinations. 
• Candidates from the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes (OBC) must have obtained at least 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology. 
• Applicants with locomotor disability of the lower limbs must have obtained a minimum of 45% marks for General-PH and 40% marks for SC-PH/ST-PH/OBC-PH in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology combined.  

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Eligibility and Qualifying Requirements for NRI/Foreign students for NEET 2024

• To be eligible to take the medical UG entrance exam, applicants must have successfully completed their studies from a foreign country and meet the basic NEET eligibility criteria.
• The applicants must have obtained the equivalent of a Class 12 certificate in their home country in their latest examination. 
• The qualifying examination should include Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and they should have passed the theory as well as practical exams in each of these subjects.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on NEET Exam Attempts and Age Limit

How many times can I take the NEET Exam?

As per the official statement from the National Testing Agency (NTA), there is no cap or limit on the number of attempts for the NEET Exam. Candidates can take the exam as many times as they want.

Is there an age limit for the NEET Exam?

Yes, there is a minimum age limit for the NEET Exam. Candidates must have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or will complete 17 years of age on or before December 31st of the same year of the candidate's admission to the first-year undergraduate medical course. But There is no upper age limit.

What is the age limit relaxation for reserved category candidates?

There is no age limit relaxation for reserved category candidates. The age limit for all candidates is 17 years as on the date of admission or on December 31st of the same year of the candidate's admission.

Can candidates who have already attempted the NEET Exam twice appear for the exam again?

As per the latest rule, there is no restriction on the number of attempts for the NEET Exam. Candidates can appear for the exam as many times as they want.

Where can I get the latest information regarding NEET Exam attempts and age limit?

The latest information regarding NEET Exam attempts and age limit can be found on the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Medical Council of India (MCI). Candidates are advised to regularly check these websites for any updates.