{"id":5926,"date":"2024-03-03T20:54:59","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T20:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/?p=5926"},"modified":"2025-04-16T11:48:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T06:18:11","slug":"neet-ug-and-pg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/students\/neet-ug-and-pg\/","title":{"rendered":"NEET 2024 PG &#038; UG: Number of Attempts &#038; Eligibility Criteria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you gearing up for NEET UG or NEET PG 2024? Many aspiring candidates often wonder about questions like \u2018<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how many attempts are there for NEET\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or \u2018what is the eligibility criteria to appear for NEET?\u2019 These queries reflect the concerns of many students preparing for the exam and highlight the importance of understanding the rules and requirements beforehand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, we have simplified all the essentials regarding NEET UG and NEET PG 2024, from eligibility criteria to the registration process and number of attempts.\u00a0 Our goal is to equip you with the latest guidelines to approach these exams with confidence and clarity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET 2024 Attempt Limit for Different Categories\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the NEET exams each year and is responsible for setting the rules and regulations, ensuring fairness and transparency in the exam process for both NEET UG and NEET PG candidates nationwide.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the current policies of the NTA, there are no restrictions placed on the number of attempts permitted for the NEET exams. This grants candidates multiple options to enhance their scores and secure admissions to medical programs.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">UG Attempt Limit<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Category (UR)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the most recent updates, general category applicants are eligible to undertake the NEET UG exam without any restrictions on the number of attempts, provided they fulfill the remaining eligibility criterias.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC\/ST Category<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no limits on the number of attempts for SC\/ST category candidates in the NEET UG exam. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC Category<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no specific limit on attempts for OBC candidates in the NEET UG exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Categories<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maximum number of attempts for students from other categories remains unrestricted for NEET UG exams.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">PG Attempt Limit<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Category (UR)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the latest guidelines, there are no specific limits on the number of attempts for the general category. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC\/ST Category<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no restrictions on the number of attempts for SC\/ST category applicants to appear for NEET PG 2024. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC Category<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no specific limitations on the number of attempts for NEET PG for the OBC category applicants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Categories<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maximum number of attempts for students from other categories remains unrestricted for NEET PG exams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET 2024 Eligibility Criteria\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5929 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Neet-PG-Info-300x96.png\" alt=\"Neet PG\" width=\"802\" height=\"257\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Neet-PG-Info-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Neet-PG-Info-768x245.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Neet-PG-Info.png 801w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">UG Eligibility Criteria<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">State Quota<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the state quota, candidates will be offered 85% of MBBS\/BDS seats in the medical institutes of respective states. The counseling for this quota is conducted only by state authorities. However, it is important to note that the eligibility criteria for state quota applicants may vary depending on the regulations set by the respective state governments. Typically, state quota applicants must fulfill the following eligibility criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates are required to have finished or be in the process of completing their 10th and 12th examinations from the state\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must have valid proof of residence within the state\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates should have a valid domicile in the state\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">All India Quota<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The All India Quota or AIQ seats account for 15% of seats in medical colleges. Under this quota, the counseling session is conducted at an all India level by the Medical Council of India (MCI). A self-declaration form is required to be submitted with the NEET application form in order to be eligible for this quota. Students who are willing to go outside their home state and study can apply under this quota. Here is a list of individuals that are eligible for 15% of AIQ seats:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Nationals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overseas Citizens of India<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NRIs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign Nationals &amp; Persons of Indian Origin\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These candidates should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be citizens of India<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fulfill the defined age criteria for NEET UG<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">NRI &amp; OCI\/Foreign Students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible for NEET UG in the NRI quota, students should meet the following criteria:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students should have passed Class 12 with minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or an equivalent exam\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0&#8211; Students must hold a valid passport<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Students must meet the age criteria, with a minimum age limit of 17 years. There is no upper age limit\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Students must hold NRI status as defined by the government or conducting authority. This may require submission of relevant documents supporting their NRI status\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Students applying under NRI sponsorship must have a real blood relation to their financial supporter such as father, mother, sister, brother, aunt or uncle<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Students are required to submit a certificate from the relevant Indian Diplomatic Mission in their country of residence, validating their status as an OCI\/foreign candidate, while submitting their application form\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Students also need to upload\u00a0 proof of nationality, such as passport pages or a certificate from the Competent Authority of their country.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>PG Eligibility Criteria<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">State Quota<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possession of a provisional MBBS pass certificate is mandatory\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must meet the NEET PG cutoff specified for the relevant year\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Completion of a one-year rotary internship within the state authority\u2019s designed timeframe is needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must provide documentation verifying their domicile in the state\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">All India Quota<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must possess a recognized MBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate issued by the Medical Council of India (MCI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must have completed or be completing their one-year rotatory internship on or before the cutoff date specified by the conducting authority<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates seeking admission under the All India Quota must register themselves for counseling conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Government of India<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates must qualify for the NEET PG examination with the minimum qualifying percentile as determined by the National Board of Examinations (NBE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\">NRI &amp; OCI\/Foreign Students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is no longer mandatory for foreign nationals to be registered with MCI to be eligible for NEET PG 2024<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MCI is authorized to offer temporary registration to applicants who pay the registration fee. Applicants must note that the validity of this registration is only for the post graduate course duration\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign Nationals have to be registered with a competent registering authority of their country in order to get temporary registration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET 2024 Age Limit\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>NEET UG<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>NEET UG 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Age Criteria\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For applicants of General category (UR)<\/span><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants aged 17 years and above are eligible to apply for the NEET examination. There is no maximum age limit for appearing in NEET UG.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For applicants of SC\/ST, OBC, Other categories\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><b>NEET PG<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>NEET PG 2024<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Age Criteria\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For applicants of General category (UR)<\/span><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no age limit to apply for NEET PG<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For applicants of SC\/ST, OBC, Other categories\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET 2024 UG and PG Exam Dates\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per NTA\u2019s latest updates, NEET UG exam is all set to be held on May 5, 2024 whereas the date for NEET PG 2024 has been revised. Initially, it was initially to be conducted in March 2024, but has now been postponed to July 7, 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET Registration Process\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; <\/span><b>Registration\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by creating a unique application number and password on the official NEET website <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or directly use this link to visit the registration page <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/neet.ntaonline.in\/frontend\/web\/registration\/index?open-reg&amp;utm_source=shiksha&amp;utm_medium=Shiksha-ED&amp;utm_campaign=Shiksha-Onsite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/neet.ntaonline.in\/frontend\/web\/registration\/index<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; <\/span><b>Fill out the Online Application Form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Login with your application number and password and enter the required details to fill up the NEET online application form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; <\/span><b>Upload scanned images &amp; documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have submitted the form, select the files to be uploaded. Proceed to scan and upload the relevant documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4 &#8211; <\/span><b>Make the Payment\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select your desired mode of payment and pay the application fees online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET Qualifying Codes 2024<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the NEET 2024 application process, selecting the right qualifying code is crucial for determining your eligibility criteria. A failure to input the right code will lead to disqualification from appearing for the exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is a list of the qualifying codes along with their corresponding descriptions for NEET 2024:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 616px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><b>CODE<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><b>DESCRIPTION<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 104px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">01<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 104px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently appearing or have appeared for class 12 exams in 2024 and are awaiting results. English, Physics, Chemistry &amp; Biology should be the main subjects. Students should obtain qualifying marks and the required pass percentage by the first counseling round.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 80px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">02<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successfully completed class 12 exams from HSC, ICSE or any other equivalent board in 2024. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics along with any other elective and English should be the main subjects.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 80px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">03<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passed the Intermediate\/Pre-degree examination in Science from an Indian university\/board or a recognized examining body with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, including practical tests and English as a mandatory subject.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 80px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">04<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pre-medical\/pre-professional examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English after passing Class 12, including practical assessments.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">05<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Presently enrolled in the first year of a 3-year degree course in a recognized university with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 80px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">06<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passed the B.Sc final examination from an Indian university with a minimum of two subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Biology\/Biotechnology (Botany, Zoology). Students should have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 80px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">07<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 80px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appeared for any other exam apart from class 12 that was equivalent to the Intermediate Science examination of an Indian board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology &amp; English. Eligible for NEET aspirants who took a qualifying exam in a foreign country.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re gearing up to appear for NEET 2024, consider using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extramarks.com\/students\/medical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Extramarks NEET Learning App<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as your preparation partner. Get access to a wide repository of practice questions, attend expert-led live classes and personalized learning resources tailored to your individual pace. Don\u2019t miss out on the chance to elevate your NEET performance &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.extramarks.com\/students\/medical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sign up<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>FAQs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many times can I attempt the NEET exam?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current regulations state that there are no limitations on the number of attempts for NEET 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there an age limit for NEET attempts?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no maximum age restriction for NEET applicants, however, candidates must meet the requirement of being at least 17 years of age.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If I pass NEET, can I still attempt it again for a better score?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, students can retake the NEET exam repeatedly until they achieve their desired scores. Colleges accepting NEET scores will consider the highest score obtained from all attempts.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I take a break between NEET attempts, or do they have to be consecutive?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you\u2019re allowed to pause between your NEET attempts. It is not mandatory for them to be in consecutive years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If I\u2019ve forgotten the password for the NEET 2024 application form, can I retrieve it?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is an option to retrieve the password on the official NEET website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you gearing up for NEET UG or NEET PG 2024? Many aspiring candidates often wonder about questions like \u2018how many attempts are there for NEET\u2019 or \u2018what is the eligibility criteria to appear for NEET?\u2019 These queries reflect the concerns of many students preparing for the exam and highlight the importance of understanding the rules and requirements beforehand.\u00a0 In this blog, we have simplified all the essentials regarding NEET UG and NEET PG 2024, from eligibility criteria to the registration process and number of attempts.\u00a0 Our goal is to equip you with the latest guidelines to approach these exams with confidence and clarity.\u00a0 NEET 2024 Attempt Limit for Different Categories\u00a0 The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the NEET exams each year and is responsible for setting the rules and regulations, ensuring fairness and transparency in the exam process for both NEET UG and NEET PG candidates nationwide.\u00a0\u00a0 Under the current policies of the NTA, there are no restrictions placed on the number of attempts permitted for the NEET exams. This grants candidates multiple options to enhance their scores and secure admissions to medical programs.\u00a0 UG Attempt Limit General Category (UR) Based on the most recent updates, general category applicants are eligible to undertake the NEET UG exam without any restrictions on the number of attempts, provided they fulfill the remaining eligibility criterias.\u00a0 SC\/ST Category There are no limits on the number of attempts for SC\/ST category candidates in the NEET UG exam. OBC Category There is no specific limit on attempts for OBC candidates in the NEET UG exam.\u00a0 Other Categories The maximum number of attempts for students from other categories remains unrestricted for NEET UG exams.\u00a0 PG Attempt Limit General Category (UR) Based on the latest guidelines, there are no specific limits on the number of attempts for the general category. SC\/ST Category There are no restrictions on the number of attempts for SC\/ST category applicants to appear for NEET PG 2024. OBC Category There are no specific limitations on the number of attempts for NEET PG for the OBC category applicants.\u00a0 Other Categories The maximum number of attempts for students from other categories remains unrestricted for NEET PG exams.\u00a0 NEET 2024 Eligibility Criteria\u00a0 UG Eligibility Criteria State Quota Under the state quota, candidates will be offered 85% of MBBS\/BDS seats in the medical institutes of respective states. The counseling for this quota is conducted only by state authorities. However, it is important to note that the eligibility criteria for state quota applicants may vary depending on the regulations set by the respective state governments. Typically, state quota applicants must fulfill the following eligibility criteria: Candidates are required to have finished or be in the process of completing their 10th and 12th examinations from the state\u00a0 Candidates must have valid proof of residence within the state\u00a0 Candidates should have a valid domicile in the state\u00a0 All India Quota The All India Quota or AIQ seats account for 15% of seats in medical colleges. Under this quota, the counseling session is conducted at an all India level by the Medical Council of India (MCI). A self-declaration form is required to be submitted with the NEET application form in order to be eligible for this quota. Students who are willing to go outside their home state and study can apply under this quota. Here is a list of individuals that are eligible for 15% of AIQ seats: Indian Nationals Overseas Citizens of India NRIs Foreign Nationals &amp; Persons of Indian Origin\u00a0 These candidates should: Be citizens of India Fulfill the defined age criteria for NEET UG NRI &amp; OCI\/Foreign Students To be eligible for NEET UG in the NRI quota, students should meet the following criteria:\u00a0 Students should have passed Class 12 with minimum 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology or an equivalent exam\u00a0 \u00a0&#8211; Students must hold a valid passport &#8211; Students must meet the age criteria, with a minimum age limit of 17 years. There is no upper age limit\u00a0 &#8211; Students must hold NRI status as defined by the government or conducting authority. This may require submission of relevant documents supporting their NRI status\u00a0 &#8211; Students applying under NRI sponsorship must have a real blood relation to their financial supporter such as father, mother, sister, brother, aunt or uncle &#8211; Students are required to submit a certificate from the relevant Indian Diplomatic Mission in their country of residence, validating their status as an OCI\/foreign candidate, while submitting their application form\u00a0 &#8211; Students also need to upload\u00a0 proof of nationality, such as passport pages or a certificate from the Competent Authority of their country.\u00a0 PG Eligibility Criteria State Quota Possession of a provisional MBBS pass certificate is mandatory\u00a0 Candidates must meet the NEET PG cutoff specified for the relevant year\u00a0 Completion of a one-year rotary internship within the state authority\u2019s designed timeframe is needed Candidates must provide documentation verifying their domicile in the state\u00a0 All India Quota Candidates must possess a recognized MBBS degree or provisional MBBS pass certificate issued by the Medical Council of India (MCI) Candidates must have completed or be completing their one-year rotatory internship on or before the cutoff date specified by the conducting authority Candidates seeking admission under the All India Quota must register themselves for counseling conducted by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Government of India Candidates must qualify for the NEET PG examination with the minimum qualifying percentile as determined by the National Board of Examinations (NBE) NRI &amp; OCI\/Foreign Students It is no longer mandatory for foreign nationals to be registered with MCI to be eligible for NEET PG 2024 The MCI is authorized to offer temporary registration to applicants who pay the registration fee. Applicants must note that the validity of this registration is only for the post graduate course duration\u00a0 Foreign Nationals have to be registered with a competent registering authority of their country in order to get temporary registration NEET 2024 Age Limit\u00a0 NEET UG NEET UG 2024 Age Criteria\u00a0 For applicants of General category (UR) Applicants aged 17 years and above are eligible to apply for the NEET examination. There is no maximum age limit for appearing in NEET UG. For applicants of SC\/ST, OBC, Other categories\u00a0 NEET PG NEET PG 2024 Age Criteria\u00a0 For applicants of General category (UR) There is no age limit to apply for NEET PG For applicants of SC\/ST, OBC, Other categories\u00a0 NEET 2024 UG and PG Exam Dates\u00a0 As per NTA\u2019s latest updates, NEET UG exam is all set to be held on May 5, 2024 whereas the date for NEET PG 2024 has been revised. Initially, it was initially to be conducted in March 2024, but has now been postponed to July 7, 2024.\u00a0 NEET Registration Process\u00a0 Step 1 &#8211; Registration\u00a0 Start by creating a unique application number and password on the official NEET website or directly use this link to visit the registration page https:\/\/neet.ntaonline.in\/frontend\/web\/registration\/index\u00a0\u00a0 Step 2 &#8211; Fill out the Online Application Form\u00a0 Login with your application number and password and enter the required details to fill up the NEET online application form.\u00a0 Step 3 &#8211; Upload scanned images &amp; documents\u00a0 Once you have submitted the form, select the files to be uploaded. Proceed to scan and upload the relevant documents.\u00a0 Step 4 &#8211; Make the Payment\u00a0 Select your desired mode of payment and pay the application fees online.\u00a0 NEET Qualifying Codes 2024 In the NEET 2024 application process, selecting the right qualifying code is crucial for determining your eligibility criteria. A failure to input the right code will lead to disqualification from appearing for the exam.\u00a0 Here is a list of the qualifying codes along with their corresponding descriptions for NEET 2024: CODE DESCRIPTION 01 Currently appearing or have appeared for class 12 exams in 2024 and are awaiting results. English, Physics, Chemistry &amp; Biology should be the main subjects. Students should obtain qualifying marks and the required pass percentage by the first counseling round.\u00a0 02 Successfully completed class 12 exams from HSC, ICSE or any other equivalent board in 2024. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics along with any other elective and English should be the main subjects.\u00a0 03 Passed the Intermediate\/Pre-degree examination in Science from an Indian university\/board or a recognized examining body with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, including practical tests and English as a mandatory subject.\u00a0\u00a0 04 The pre-medical\/pre-professional examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English after passing Class 12, including practical assessments. 05 Presently enrolled in the first year of a 3-year degree course in a recognized university with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English\u00a0 06 Passed the B.Sc final examination from an Indian university with a minimum of two subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Biology\/Biotechnology (Botany, Zoology). Students should have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.\u00a0\u00a0 07 Appeared for any other exam apart from class 12 that was equivalent to the Intermediate Science examination of an Indian board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology &amp; English. Eligible for NEET aspirants who took a qualifying exam in a foreign country.\u00a0 If you\u2019re gearing up to appear for NEET 2024, consider using the Extramarks NEET Learning App as your preparation partner. Get access to a wide repository of practice questions, attend expert-led live classes and personalized learning resources tailored to your individual pace. Don\u2019t miss out on the chance to elevate your NEET performance &#8211; sign up today!\u00a0 FAQs How many times can I attempt the NEET exam? The current regulations state that there are no limitations on the number of attempts for NEET 2024.\u00a0 Is there an age limit for NEET attempts? There is no maximum age restriction for NEET applicants, however, candidates must meet the requirement of being at least 17 years of age. If I pass NEET, can I still attempt it again for a better score? Yes, students can retake the NEET exam repeatedly until they achieve their desired scores. Colleges accepting NEET scores will consider the highest score obtained from all attempts. Can I take a break between NEET attempts, or do they have to be consecutive? Yes, you\u2019re allowed to pause between your NEET attempts. It is not mandatory for them to be in consecutive years.\u00a0 If I\u2019ve forgotten the password for the NEET 2024 application form, can I retrieve it?\u00a0 There is an option to retrieve the password on the official NEET website.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5927,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5926","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-students"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5926","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5926"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5926\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5967,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5926\/revisions\/5967"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5927"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5926"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5926"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.extramarks.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5926"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}