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Megha Bele 13th Jul, 2021

Hi aspirant

hope you are doing absolutely fine

There is no issue for private students to appear in NEET entrance exam.

The only criteria you need to complete for NEET exam -

  • 10 + 2 higher secondary exam from a recognized college / university.
  • must score minimum of 50 % aggregate in 10 + 2
  • must complete10 + 2 with subjects - biology, chemistry and physics.

these rules are for private student also, until and unless your college is recognized one, there is no issue to apply for the exam.

ALL THE BEST

HOPE IT HELPS.

ADITYA KUMAR Student Expert 13th Jul, 2021

Hi

Yes,  for NEET 2021 examination even if you have passed 12th as a  private candidate , you are eligible.

This is because,

The case of eligibility of private candidates for Neet examination is in Supreme Court but until the supreme court gives its judgement, private candidates are  eligible for Neet examination, so you are eligible for neet as a private candidate in 12th provided you must have got:-

  • at least  50  % in aggregate of PCB  i.e Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology  in 12th examination  if belongs to general category

  • at least  40%  in aggregate of PCB if belongs to  Obc/ Sc /st category

  • at least 45 % in aggregate of PCB in case of pwd candidates to be eligible.


So, even if you are a private candidate, if you fulfill this criteria then you are eligible for Neet 2021.


Also,

* to be eligible for neet 2021 one has to be at least 17 years old or more by 31st December 2021

* There is no upper age limit for Neet 2021

* There's no limit for the maximum number of attempts/times one can appear in NEET.

For detailed information about neet examination eligibility go through our page for which link is provided below; -

https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-eligibility-criteria


Thank you

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ginnisachdeva02_9364270 Student Expert 13th Jul, 2021

Hi Aspirant!

Yes, private candidates and distant learning candidates who have opted for Biology as an additional subject are eligible for NEET 2021. As per the NEET Code 02, "Aspirants who have passed 10+2 from the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) or state open school, as a private candidate from state boards; with Biology/Biotechnology as an additional subject can apply under NEET qualification code 2. "

To know more, visit here:

https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-qualification-codes

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