What Is the Neet Exam? Who Can Apply for It?

BY Team Aakash Byju's

To get admission to dental and medical colleges, students have to  crack the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam.

The minimum age limit to apply for NEET is 17 years (on or before December 31).

The upper age limit has been removed recently. So, anyone above the age of 17 can apply for NEET.

The average marks scored should be - 50% for General Category (Physically challenged - 45%) and OBC/SC/ST - 40% respectively.

Students who have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12 are eligible to apply for NEET.

The students who are writing their Class 12 exam in 2022 are eligible to write NEET.

Students who want to study and practice medicine in India must take up the NEET exam.

Any student applying for NEET should complete their 10+2 exam or equivalent exam.