Suppose a student didn't gave 12th exam in 2021 due to health issues but gave it next year in 2022 ! Is he allowed to appear in NEET 2023 ? (in other words - 1 year Gap b/w 11th & 12th)
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The gap year between your XI and XII standard won't risk your chance for appearing in NEET Examination provided you fulfil the other eligibility criteria.
The complete details for the NEET 2022 will be released in the official information bulletin released by National Testing Agency NTA soon.
-----:: Following is the academic criteria a candidate has to fulfill to be eligible to write the NEET examination.
• Aspirant Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as core subjects from a recognized board. Class 12 or equivalent appearing aspirants are also eligible to apply for NEET.
• The class 12 percentage required for NEET 2022 exam is separate for each category and can be listed as under. NEET eligibility marks in class 12 to be considered are aggregate marks only for PCB subjects
• UR - 50%,
• OBC/SC/ST - 40%,
• PWD - 45%
• AGE WISE eligibility criteria is candidates must have completed 17 years as on December 31, 2022.
There is no upper age limit till the Supreme Court passes its judgment on it.
For complete details about NEET 2022, eligibility criteria, and other relevant information, kindly check out the link given below-
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-eligibility-criteria-2022
For more important information about tips and strategies for preparation, important chapters, syllabus, books you should follow and other important details, kindly check out the link given below-
https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/neet-preparation-tips
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I hope you find the answer helpful.
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