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How many attempts are there for NEET 2023?

How many attempts are there for NEET 2023? Clarifying NEET attempt criteria for aspiring medical and dental students. Age limit, qualifying marks, and FAQs addressed for NEET 2023 aspirants.

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a highly competitive examination conducted in India for aspiring medical and dental students. It serves as the gateway to admission into undergraduate medical and dental courses offered by various colleges across the country. Aspiring candidates often wonder about the number of attempts they can make to crack the NEET exam. In this blog, we will discuss the attempts allowed for NEET 2023 and the related criteria. 

NEET Attempts – Age Limit

The number of attempts for NEET is not directly linked to the age of the candidate. As per the latest regulations, there is no upper age limit for appearing in the NEET examination. Candidates of any age can attempt NEET provided they fulfil the other eligibility criteria, which include qualifying for the 10+2 examination with the required subjects and minimum qualifying marks.

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NEET Attempts – Minimum Qualifying Marks

To be eligible for attempting NEET, candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in the 10+2 examination or an equivalent qualifying examination. The qualifying marks for NEET are determined by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and are subject to change. As of now, the minimum qualifying marks for general category candidates are 50% in the physics, chemistry, and biology subjects combined. For reserved category candidates, including SC/ST/OBC, the qualifying marks are 40%.

Category

NEET Minimum Qualifying Marks

Unreserved

50

SC/ST/OBC/Reserved-PH

40

Unreserved- PH

45

NEET Attempts – Educational Qualification

Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology will be the minimum requirement for the NEET test. Candidates may attempt the NEET exam if they have completed class 10+2 with the required topics from a recognised board.

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Get answers to the most common queries related to the NEET Exam

Can I attempt NEET multiple times?

Ans: Yes, there is no limit on the number of attempts for NEET. As long as you fulfil the eligibility criteria, you ...Read full

Is there any age limit for NEET?

Ans: No, there is no upper age limit for appearing in the NEET examination. Candidates of any age can attempt NEET p...Read full

Can I attempt NEET if I passed the qualifying examination many years ago?

Ans: Yes, as long as you have passed the 10+2 examination or an equivalent qualifying examination, you can attempt N...Read full

Are there any restrictions on the number of attempts for reserved category candidates?

Ans:No, the number of attempts for NEET is the same for all candidates, regardless of their category.

Can I appear for NEET if I have already taken admitted to a medical or dental course?

Ans: If you have already secured admission to a medical or dental course, you are not eligible to appear for NEET. N...Read full

Can I improve my NEET score by attempting the exam multiple times?

Ans: Yes, attempting NEET multiple times gives you the opportunity to improve your score. The best score out of all your attempts will be considere...Read full

If I have already appeared for NEET in previous years, can I still attempt NEET 2023?

Ans: Yes, if you have appeared for NEET in previous years, you are still eligible to attempt NEET 2023. The number of previous attempts does not af...Read full