Candidates must check out the eligibility criteria for the NEET 2019 exam before moving ahead with the application process.

Nationality -

• A candidate should be a citizen of India.
• Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons with Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs) and Foreign Nationals are also eligible.
• Candidates belonging to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are now eligible for the 15% All India Quota seats.
• Candidates from J & K state are eligible for 15% AIQ seats only on the basis of self-declaration.

Educational Qualifications -

• A candidate should have done 12th from any recognised University or Board with a combination of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology or Biotechnology. MHRD has recently authorised students who have passed class 12^th from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) or any State Open School to apply for the exam.
• A general candidate should have scored a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology to become eligible for the exam.
• There is a relaxation in the marks required for the reserved category of candidates. A physically disabled person of the general class needs to have a minimum aggregate of 45% to become eligible for the exam. For SC/ST/OBC candidate they are required to have scored a minimum 40% in aggregate to become eligible for the exam.

Age Limit -

• Candidates should have, at least, 17 years of age at the time of admission.
• As per the Hon’ble Supreme Court order, the upper age limit for the exam has been removed. Now, candidates above 25 years age are eligible to apply for the exam. Check the age criteria for the table given below: