NEET (UG) eligibility: who can apply
Who may sit the exam, read from the exam body's own bulletin. Colleges and universities can add their own rules on top, so check the institute you want to join as well.
These figures are for: 2026 rules (the 2027 bulletin is not out yet).
| Minimum age | 17 years completed on or before 31 December of the year you appear |
|---|---|
| 2026 cut-off birth date | General (UR) and General-EWS candidates must be born on or before 31 December 2009The bulletin gives a separate line for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD. See the bulletin. |
| Upper age limit | NonePer the National Medical Commission's letter cited in the bulletin. |
Source: NEET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin, eligibility. Checked on 10 November 2026.
Not announced yet for the next cycle: The 2027 information bulletin; Dates for the 2027 application and exam; Any change to the fee or pattern for 2027. See the NEET UG page for the latest dates.
More on NEET UG: dates, exam pattern, application fee. Official site: neet.nta.nic.in.