Indian Nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) are eligible for
appearing in the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG). In
order to be eligible for admission to MBBS/ BDS courses, it shall be necessary
for a candidate to obtain minimum of 50% marks in 'National Eligibility-cum-Entrance
Test' (40% for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes)
besides obtaining minimum prescribed marks at the qualifying examination.
Provided when sufficient number of candidates in the respective categories
fail to secure minimum marks as prescribed in National Eligibility-cum-Entrance
Test held for any academic year for admission to MBBS/ BDS Courses, the
Central Government in consultation with Medical Council of India/ Dental
Council of India may at its discretion lower the minimum marks required
for admission to MBBS/ BDS Courses for candidates belonging to respective
categories and marks so lowered by the Central Government shall be applicable
for the said academic year only.
Qualifying Examinations
A candidate who is appearing in the qualifying examination, i.e., 12th
Standard in the current year whose result is awaited, may apply and
take up the NEET-UG but he/ she shall not be eligible for admission
to the MBBS or BDS, if he/she does not pass the qualifying examination
with the required pass percentage of marks at the time of first round
of Counselling.
OR
The Higher/ Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate
Examination which is equivalent to 10+2 Higher/ Senior Secondary Examination
after a period of 12 years study, the last two years of such study comprising
of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Bio-technology (which shall include
practical tests in these subjects) and Mathematics or any other elective
subject with English at a level not less than the core course for English
as prescribed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training
after introduction of the 10+2+3 educational structure as recommended
by the National Committee on Education.
NOTE: where the course content is not as prescribed for 10 +2 education
structure of the National Committee, the candidates will have to undergo
a period of one year pre - professional training before admission to
the Medical Colleges.
OR
The Intermediate/ Pre-degree Examination in Science of an Indian University/
Board or other recognized examining body with Physics, Chemistry, Biology
/Bio-technology (which shall include practical test in these subjects)
and also English as a compulsory subject.
OR
The Pre-professional/ Pre-medical Examination with Physics, Chemistry,
Biology/ Bio-technology & English after passing either the Higher
Secondary Examination or the Pre-University or an equivalent examination.
The Pre-professional/ Pre-medical examination shall include practical
test in these subjects and also English as a compulsory subject.
OR
The first year of the three years' degree course of a recognized
University with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Bio-technology including
practical tests in these subjects provided the examination is a University
Examination and candidate has passed the earlier qualifying examination
with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Bio-technology with English at a level
not less than a core course.
OR
B.Sc. Examination of an Indian University provided that he/ she has
passed the B.Sc. Examination with not less than two of the subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany, Zoology)/ Bio-technology and further
that he/ she has passed the earlier qualifying examination with Physics,
Chemistry, Biology and English.
OR
Any other examination which in scope and standard (Last 02 years
of 10+2 Study comprising of Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology
; Which shall include practical test in these subjects.) is found to
be equivalent to the Intermediate Science Examination of an Indian University/
Board, taking Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Bio-technology including
practical tests in each of these subjects and English.
Eligibility for All India Quota Seats
• He/She has completed age of 17 years at the time of admission
or will complete the age on or before 31st December of the year of his/her
admission to the 1st year MBBS/ BDS Course and is an INDIAN NATIONAL.
• The upper age limit for candidates seeking admission under 15%
All India Quota Seats is 25 years as on 31st December of the year of the
entrance examination. Further provided that this upper age limit shall
be relaxed by a period of 5 (five) years for the candidates of Scheduled
Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/ Other Backward Classes.
Eligibility for State Quota Seats
• He/ She has completed age of 17 years at the time of admission
or will complete the age on or before 31st December of the year of his/her
admission to the 1st year MBBS/ BDS Course and is an INDIAN NATIONAL.
• Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are eligible for admission in
Medical/ Dental Colleges subject to rules and regulations framed by the
respective State Governments and the Government of India.
