{"id":802,"date":"2025-09-16T09:30:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T09:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/?p=802"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:14:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:14:40","slug":"who-can-apply-for-neet-2026-eligibility-age-limit-attempts-marks-required","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/who-can-apply-for-neet-2026-eligibility-age-limit-attempts-marks-required\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Can Apply for NEET 2026? Eligibility, Age Limit, Attempts &#038; Marks Required"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/neet.nta.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the most important medical entrance exam in India. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), NEET is the single gateway to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and veterinary courses across both government and private colleges. With NEET 2026 approaching, lakhs of students are eager to know the eligibility criteria, age requirements, number of attempts allowed, and qualifying marks needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we break down the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/neet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET 2026 minimum age<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and maximum age, the required educational qualification, qualifying marks, and the rules for AIQ, state quota, NRI, OCI, and international students.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/who-can-apply-for-neet-2026-eligibility-age-limit-attempts-marks-required\/#What_is_the_NEET_2026_eligibility_criteria\" >What is the NEET 2026 eligibility criteria?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/who-can-apply-for-neet-2026-eligibility-age-limit-attempts-marks-required\/#NEET_2026_Age_Requirements_Explained_Minimum_Maximum_Criteria\" >NEET 2026 Age Requirements Explained: Minimum &amp; Maximum Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/who-can-apply-for-neet-2026-eligibility-age-limit-attempts-marks-required\/#How_Many_Attempts_Are_Allowed_in_NEET_2026\" >How Many Attempts Are Allowed in NEET 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/who-can-apply-for-neet-2026-eligibility-age-limit-attempts-marks-required\/#What_Are_the_Educational_Qualifications_Required_for_NEET_2026\" >What Are the Educational Qualifications Required for NEET 2026?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/who-can-apply-for-neet-2026-eligibility-age-limit-attempts-marks-required\/#Minimum_percentage_required_in_PCB_Physics_Chemistry_Biology\" >Minimum percentage required in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/who-can-apply-for-neet-2026-eligibility-age-limit-attempts-marks-required\/#What_Are_the_Minimum_Qualifying_Marks_for_NEET_2026\" >What Are the Minimum Qualifying Marks for NEET 2026?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/who-can-apply-for-neet-2026-eligibility-age-limit-attempts-marks-required\/#Previous_Year_Trends_for_NEET_Qualifying_Scores\" >Previous Year Trends for NEET Qualifying Scores<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/who-can-apply-for-neet-2026-eligibility-age-limit-attempts-marks-required\/#Who_is_eligible_for_state_quota_All_India_Quota_AIQ_seats_in_NEET_2026\" >Who is eligible for state quota &amp; All India Quota (AIQ) seats in NEET 2026?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/who-can-apply-for-neet-2026-eligibility-age-limit-attempts-marks-required\/#NEET_Eligibility_for_AIQ_Seats_2026\" >NEET Eligibility for AIQ Seats 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/who-can-apply-for-neet-2026-eligibility-age-limit-attempts-marks-required\/#NEET_2026_State_Quota_Eligibility\" >NEET 2026 State Quota Eligibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/who-can-apply-for-neet-2026-eligibility-age-limit-attempts-marks-required\/#Can_NRI_OCI_or_international_students_apply_for_NEET_2026\" >Can NRI, OCI, or international students apply for NEET 2026?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/who-can-apply-for-neet-2026-eligibility-age-limit-attempts-marks-required\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/who-can-apply-for-neet-2026-eligibility-age-limit-attempts-marks-required\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_NEET_2026_eligibility_criteria\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the NEET 2026 eligibility criteria?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The eligibility for NEET 2026 is set by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and followed by NTA during registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply, students must meet the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satisfy the NEET 2026 minimum age requirement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not be restricted by the NEET 2026 maximum age (no upper limit).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold the required NEET 2026 educational qualification (10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure the NEET 2026 qualifying marks in both board exams and the NEET exam itself.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be eligible under AIQ, state quota, or international\/NRI\/OCI categories.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a style=\"background-color: #ffcc00; color: #000 !important; padding: 15px 25px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: fit-content;\" href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/neet-study-material-2026-your-complete-guide-to-exam-success\/\" aria-label=\"Start Preparing for NEET 2026\"><br \/>\n\ud83c\udf93 Start Preparing for NEET 2026<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEET_2026_Age_Requirements_Explained_Minimum_Maximum_Criteria\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET 2026 Age Requirements Explained: Minimum &amp; Maximum Criteria<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum age for NEET 2026 is 17 years. Candidates must turn 17 on or before 31st December 2026. For example, any student born on or before 31st December 2009 will meet the requirement. On the other hand, the NEET 2026 maximum age limit has been completely removed. This means that there is no upper age restriction, and even older candidates can apply, provided they meet the academic and marks-related conditions. Removing the maximum age has made the exam more inclusive and accessible to aspirants of all age groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Attempts_Are_Allowed_in_NEET_2026\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Many Attempts Are Allowed in NEET 2026?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no restriction on attempts in NEET 2026. Earlier, candidates could only attempt the exam three times, but that rule was scrapped in 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, candidates can appear for NEET as many times as they want until they secure admission. This is a massive relief for aspirants who may need multiple attempts to achieve a high score.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Educational_Qualifications_Required_for_NEET_2026\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are the Educational Qualifications Required for NEET 2026?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/neet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET 2026 educational qualification<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> criteria are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have studied physics, chemistry, biology\/biotechnology, and Englis<\/span><b>h<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as core subjects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students appearing in Class 12 in 2026 can also apply (provisionally).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_percentage_required_in_PCB_Physics_Chemistry_Biology\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum percentage required in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology):<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Category: <\/span><b>50%<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC\/SC\/ST: <\/span><b>40%<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PwD: <\/span><b>45%<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Minimum_Qualifying_Marks_for_NEET_2026\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are the Minimum Qualifying Marks for NEET 2026?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible for admission, candidates must achieve the NEET 2026 qualifying marks set by NTA.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>General Category:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 50th percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OBC\/SC\/ST:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 40th percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>PwD:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 45th percentile<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Previous_Year_Trends_for_NEET_Qualifying_Scores\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous Year Trends for NEET Qualifying Scores<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at past exams gives a clear idea of what to expect:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET 2023 qualifying marks for General: 137\u2013720<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET 2022 qualifying marks for General: 138\u2013715<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET 2021 qualifying marks for General: 138\u2013720<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trend shows that the cut-off for the General category usually falls around 135\u2013145 marks. However, securing a government MBBS seat typically requires 600+ marks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/how-i-improved-my-neet-rank-from-80000-to-1500-in-one-year\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How I Improved My NEET Rank from 80,000 to 1,500 in One Year<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_eligible_for_state_quota_All_India_Quota_AIQ_seats_in_NEET_2026\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is eligible for state quota &amp; All India Quota (AIQ) seats in NEET 2026?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEET_Eligibility_for_AIQ_Seats_2026\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET Eligibility for AIQ Seats 2026<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15% of the seats in government medical colleges are allocated under the All India Quota (AIQ).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These seats are open to candidates from all states except Jammu &amp; Kashmir.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Counselling is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reservation rules apply for EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD candidates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NEET_2026_State_Quota_Eligibility\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET 2026 State Quota Eligibility<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85% of seats are reserved for domicile candidates of each state.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State authorities conduct their own counselling process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Example:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A candidate from Uttar Pradesh cannot apply under Maharashtra\u2019s state quota.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/neet-study-material-2026-your-complete-guide-to-exam-success\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET Study Material 2026: Your Complete Guide to Exam Success<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_NRI_OCI_or_international_students_apply_for_NEET_2026\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can NRI, OCI, or international students apply for NEET 2026?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, NEET is open not just to Indian students but also to international candidates. The NEET eligibility for NRI students in 2026 states that they must complete 10+2 with physics, chemistry, biology, and English, with at least 50% marks in PCB. They must also provide a valid passport and NRI documentation. NRI students are eligible for All India Quota seats, deemed universities, and specific NRI-reserved state quota seats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET eligibility<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for OCI students in 2026 is almost identical to that of Indian nationals. However, they are not eligible for specific reserved categories. They can still apply for AIQ, deemed universities, and, in some cases, state quota seats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the NEET eligibility for international students in 2026 includes foreign nationals who have studied physics, chemistry, biology, and English. They must also achieve at least 50% in PCB. In many cases, they may need to provide an equivalency certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) if their Class 12 qualification comes from a foreign education board.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NEET 2026 eligibility criteria are straightforward and inclusive, giving opportunities to both Indian and international aspirants. The minimum age for NEET 2026 is 17 years, and there is no maximum age limit, making the exam accessible to a broader group of candidates. Students can attempt the exam as many times as they need. The NEET 2026 educational qualification requires Class 12 with physics, chemistry, biology, and English, with different minimum percentages for other categories. Achieving the NEET 2026 qualifying marks is crucial, as only then will candidates be considered for admission.<\/span><br \/>\n<a style=\"background-color: #ffcc00; color: #000 !important; padding: 15px 25px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: fit-content;\" href=\"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/contact-us\" aria-label=\"Join the Best NEET 2026 Preparation Platform Now\"><br \/>\n\ud83d\ude80 Join the Best NEET 2026 Preparation Platform Now<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-section\">\n<div class=\"faq-box\">\n<details>\n<summary>What is the NEET 2026 minimum age requirement?<\/summary>\n<p>The minimum age is 17 years as of 31st December 2026. Candidates born on or before 31st December 2009 are eligible.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-box\">\n<details>\n<summary>Is there a maximum age limit for NEET 2026?<\/summary>\n<p>No, the maximum age limit has been removed. Candidates of any age can apply as long as they meet the educational and marks criteria.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-box\">\n<details>\n<summary>How many attempts are allowed in NEET 2026?<\/summary>\n<p>There is no attempt limit. Students can appear as many times as they wish until they secure admission.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-box\">\n<details>\n<summary>What is the NEET eligibility for AIQ seats in 2026?<\/summary>\n<p>For the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, candidates from all states except Jammu &amp; Kashmir are eligible. MCC conducts AIQ counselling.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-box\">\n<details>\n<summary>What is the NEET 2026 state quota eligibility?<\/summary>\n<p>Each state reserves 85% of medical seats for its domiciled students. Candidates can apply under their respective state quota through state counselling.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-box\">\n<details>\n<summary>What is the NEET eligibility for NRI students in 2026?<\/summary>\n<p>NRI students must complete 10+2 with PCB and English (minimum 50% marks) and provide valid NRI documents. They are eligible for AIQ seats, deemed universities, and NRI-specific state quota seats.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-box\">\n<details>\n<summary>Can OCI students apply for the NEET 2026 exam?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes, OCI students are eligible under the same criteria as Indian nationals.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the NEET 2026 minimum age requirement?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The minimum age is 17 years as of 31st December 2026. Candidates born on or before 31st December 2009 are eligible.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is there a maximum age limit for NEET 2026?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"No, the maximum age limit has been removed. Candidates of any age can apply as long as they meet the educational and marks criteria.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How many attempts are allowed in NEET 2026?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"There is no attempt limit. Students can appear as many times as they wish until they secure admission.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the NEET eligibility for AIQ seats in 2026?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"For the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, candidates from all states except Jammu & Kashmir are eligible. MCC conducts AIQ counselling.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the NEET 2026 state quota eligibility?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Each state reserves 85% of medical seats for its domiciled students. Candidates can apply under their respective state quota through state counselling.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the NEET eligibility for NRI students in 2026?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"NRI students must complete 10+2 with PCB and English (minimum 50% marks) and provide valid NRI documents. They are eligible for AIQ seats, deemed universities, and NRI-specific state quota seats.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can OCI students apply for the NEET 2026 exam?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes, OCI students are eligible under the same criteria as Indian nationals.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is the most important medical entrance exam in India. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), NEET is the single gateway to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and veterinary courses across both government and private&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":803,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[51],"tags":[705,704,703,695,699,696,694,701,697,706,707,698,700,702],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/802"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=802"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/802\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":873,"href":"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/802\/revisions\/873"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/803"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=802"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bvkgroup.org\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}