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Devraj Student Expert 27th Feb, 2025

Hi,

A candidate born in 2008 can apply for NEET 2025 as the minimum age requirement for appearing in NEET is 17 years old by December 31, 2025. It means a candidate born on or before December 31, 2008, is eligible to apply.

To apply for NEET 2025, You should either have completed or be completing 17 years of age as of 31st December 2025. It means you are eligible for NEET 2025.

Hope this information will help you

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kumardurgesh1802 27th Feb, 2025

Hello Nidhi,

Yes, a 2008-born student can appear for NEET 2025 , provided they meet the minimum age requirement .

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The candidate must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2025 .
  • There is no upper age limit for NEET.

Since you were born in 2008 , you will turn 17 before the end of 2025 , so you are eligible to appear for NEET 2025.


For more details about the eligibility criteria of NEET CLICK HERE .



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Afreen 27th Feb, 2025

Yes, those born on or before December 31, 2008 can appear for NEET 2025 exam .

To appear in this exam, the minimum age of the candidates should be 17 years on or before December 31, 2025.

Eligibility criteria for NEET 2025 exam:

  • The candidate must be born on or before December 31, 2008.
  • The candidate should be at least 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2025.
  • There is no upper age limit to appear in NEET (UG).
  • NIOS students are also eligible to appear in NEET 2025.
  • All candidates will be given a maximum of three chances to appear for NEET.
  • Candidates from reserved category will be given a relaxation of 5 years.

Good luck!!

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