I am a NEET UG 2027 aspirant from Maharashtra. I have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. My PCB marks are as follows: Physics: 55% Chemistry: 49% Biology: 54% PCB Aggregate: 52% I belong to General category. As per NTA NEET Information Bulletin, the eligibility criteria mentions 50% aggregate in PCB for General category. Kindly clarify: 1. Is 50% required in each subject individually or only 50% aggregate in PCB? 2.Chemistry 49% but aggregate 52%, am I eligible for MBBS admission through Maharashtra State Quota in Government Medical Colleges? 3.1 understand that AIIMS/AFMC require 60%, but I am asking specifically for state GMCs. Kindly guide me so that I can focus on my NEET preparation accordingly. Thank you for your time. Regards

Based on the NEET eligibility criteria notified under the National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations, a General-category candidate must:

• Pass Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually , and

• Obtain at least 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology (PCB) in the qualifying examination.

Answers to your questions

1. Is 50% required in each subject individually or only 50% aggregate in PCB?

No, 50% is not required in each PCB subject individually . The requirement is:

• Pass Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English individually, and

• Have 50% aggregate in PCB taken together for the General category.

2. Chemistry 49% but PCB aggregate 52% — am I eligible for MBBS admission through Maharashtra State Quota Government Medical Colleges?

If:

• You have passed Chemistry (even though the score is 49%),

• You have passed Physics, Biology, and English individually, and

• Your PCB aggregate is 52% ,

then you satisfy the NEET academic eligibility requirement for a General-category candidate. A Chemistry score below 50% by itself does not make you ineligible, provided the PCB aggregate requirement is met.

3. Specifically for Maharashtra Government Medical Colleges (State Quota)?

The NEET/NMC eligibility criteria form the basis for MBBS admission. For Maharashtra State Quota MBBS admissions, candidates must meet the NEET eligibility requirements and the state's counselling rules. Based on the marks you provided, your PCB aggregate appears to satisfy the minimum academic eligibility requirement.

Practical advice

With a 52% PCB aggregate , your focus should be on:

• Scoring as high as possible in NEET,

• Understanding Maharashtra state counselling rules when they are released for your admission year,

• Keeping all Class 12 mark sheets and certificates ready for verification.

From the information you've provided, a Chemistry score of 49% does not by itself disqualify you if you have passed Chemistry and your PCB aggregate is 52% .