NEET-UG Eligibility

Age Calculator for NEET-UG

NEET-UG sets a floor on age but no ceiling. Type in your birth date to confirm your eligibility on the spot — with your exact age set out to the day.

NEET-UG — age eligibility at a glance

Based on the most recent official notifications. Do confirm against this year's notification before you apply.

CategoryMin ageMax ageAttempts
All candidates (no upper age limit)17No limitNo limit

Age is fixed as on 31 December of the admission year. To qualify you need Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology as compulsory subjects, and a PCB aggregate of at least 50% (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwBD general).

How NEET-UG age eligibility works

The only age condition NEET-UG places is a floor: you have to be 17 or older. Ever since the Supreme Court's 2018 verdict there has been no ceiling, so candidates of any age above 17 stay in the running.

The reference point is 31 December of the admission year — not the day you fill the form or write the exam. Whether you qualify comes down to your age on that fixed date.

Note: eligibility rules can be revised with each notification. Lean on this calculator for a quick estimate, then confirm your eligibility against the official NEET-UG notification.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NEET age limit?
You need to be 17 or older as on 31 December of the admission year. There is no ceiling — the earlier 25-year cap was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2018.
Is there an upper age limit for NEET?
None. Following the 2018 Supreme Court ruling, NEET-UG carries no upper age limit, so anyone who is at least 17 on 31 December of the admission year can sit it.
How many times can I attempt NEET?
There is no cap on attempts — you can appear as often as you like, provided you are at least 17.
What is the minimum age to appear in NEET?
You must have turned 17 by 31 December of the year you are seeking admission (not the exam year). A birthday after 31 December leaves you short for that cycle.
What subjects are compulsory?
Class 12 must include Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology, with a PCB aggregate of at least 50% for general, 40% for SC/ST/OBC and 45% for PwBD general.
What is the NEET photo size requirement?
A recent colour photo on a white background, roughly 10x12 cm and 10 to 200 KB in JPG, plus a signature around 3.5x1.5 cm and under 30 KB. Check the NTA notification each year.
Can I apply while still in Class 11?
No — you have to be in Class 12 or have already cleared it, with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects.