Hello Priya,

If you have completed your 12th standard using Form No. 17 (which allows private candidates to appear for the 12th exam), you are eligible to apply for NEET and, upon clearing it, can secure admission to a medical college , provided you meet the other eligibility criteria.

Key Points:

1. Recognition of 12th Qualification : As long as the 12th qualification through Form No. 17 is recognized by the respective board (such as Maharashtra State Board), you are considered eligible for NEET.
2. NEET Eligibility : The primary academic requirement for NEET is passing 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English with at least 50% marks (for general category; 40% for SC/ST/OBC).
3. State Quota Admission : Clearing NEET qualifies you to participate in the medical admission process, including both All India Quota (15%) and State Quota (85%) seats, as long as other criteria are met.

Thus, if you clear NEET after passing 12th through Form No. 17, you are eligible for admission to medical colleges in Maharashtra or elsewhere in India.

Hope it helps !