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Eevn if your friend was in General Category he or she would have been eligible for NEET as his or her average is 52%. According to the guidelines, one needs to score more than 50% aggregate in PCB to be eligibe. For candidates belonging to SC/ST or other Backward classes, the marks obtained in physics, chemistry and biology/ bio-technology taken together in qualifying exam be 40%. I hope I have answered your query. Incase you  have any more doubts feel free to ask us.