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NEET UG 2027 Eligibility: Age Limit, Class 12 Subjects, Attempts & Qualification Rules

NEET UG 2027 eligibility guide explaining the latest official reference for minimum age, upper age limit and qualifying examination subjects.

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2027 eligibilityBulletin awaited
2026 minimum age17 by 31 Dec 2026
2026 upper age limitNone
Core subjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology + English
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NEET UG 2027 age rule status

The 2027 bulletin has not been released. Under the 2026 official reference, candidates had to complete 17 years of age on or before 31 December of the examination year, and there was no upper age limit.

Qualifying examination subjects

The latest official reference recognises qualifying routes built around Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English, with practical components where applicable. Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination are generally handled according to the bulletin and admission rules.

Is there a NEET attempt limit?

The latest official framework does not state a fixed numerical attempt cap. Eligibility instead depends on meeting the applicable age, qualification and admission rules. Recheck the 2027 bulletin for any change.

Eligibility to take NEET is not the same as admission eligibility

Sources & verification

Checked 6 September 2026: NTA has not published the NEET (UG) 2027 information bulletin. Any 2027 dates, fees, pattern or rules shown as expected are planning guidance only; the latest official full-cycle reference is NEET (UG) 2026.

NTA NEET official portal ↗Primary official source for NEET notices, candidate activity, results and current-cycle updates.
NTA NEET documents / bulletin ↗Official NEET information bulletins, public notices, admit-card notices, answer keys and syllabus documents.
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) ↗Official UG medical counselling source for All India Quota and other seats handled by MCC.
National Medical Commission (NMC) ↗Regulatory source for undergraduate medical education rules and syllabus/eligibility changes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum age for NEET 2027?

The 2027 rule is not published. The 2026 rule required completion of 17 years by 31 December of the examination year.

Is there an upper age limit for NEET?

The 2026 official bulletin stated there was no upper age limit.

Do I need Biology for NEET?

The latest qualifying-exam framework is based on Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English; check the 2027 bulletin for the exact qualifying code that applies to you.