The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2025 is set to take place on May 5, 2025, and aspiring medical students must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria laid out by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The recently released information brochure provides a comprehensive guide to the qualifications, age limits, and number of attempts allowed for the upcoming NEET examination.

The NEET 2025 Information Brochure is now available on the official website,  [ neet.ntaonline.in  ]( https://neet.ntaonline.in/ ). It includes detailed eligibility criteria that candidates must meet to apply for the exam. 

  Minimum Age:-  Candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2025. 

  Maximum Age:-  The significant change this year is the removal of the upper age limit. This update aligns with the latest guidelines released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, allowing candidates of any age above 17 to take the exam.

 Candidates planning to take the NEET 2025 exam must have completed their Class 12 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology as their core subjects. Additionally, English is a mandatory subject.

  General (UR) Category:-

                          Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology.

  BC/SC/ST Categories:-

                          Minimum 40% aggregate in the same subjects.

  PWD Category:-

                          Minimum 45% aggregate.

Candidates currently appearing for their Class 12 examinations are also eligible to apply for NEET 2025, provided they meet the required criteria at the time of admission.

   Previously, candidates were restricted in the number of attempts they could make for the NEET exam. However, since 2018, the NTA has removed these limitations. For NEET 2025, candidates can attempt the examination as many times as they wish, provided they meet the other eligibility requirements.

   International students, including Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and foreign nationals, are also eligible to apply for NEET 2025. The criteria for these candidates include:

  Completion of a curriculum equivalent to India's Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.

  Valid passport or certificate from the competent authority in the candidate's country of nationality.

   NEET 2025 will also continue the practice of offering state quota seats. Approximately 85% of seats in government medical colleges across various States and Union Territories are reserved under the state quota. The respective state authorities will conduct counseling for these seats. This quota is exclusive to government colleges and does not apply to private institutions, which follow separate admission policies.

 How to Apply:-

Eligible candidates can apply for NEET 2025 through the official NTA website, [neet.ntaonline.in](https://neet.ntaonline.in/), where detailed instructions for the application process are provided. It is crucial for candidates to double-check their eligibility and gather the required documents before submitting their application.