What subjects are required for neet if the Indian origin student is doing IB board
NEET 2025: Syllabus | Most Scoring concepts | NEET PYQ's (2015-24)
Hello Hema,
For an
Indian origin student pursuing the IB (International Baccalaureate) board
, the required subjects for
NEET eligibility
are:
Mandatory Subjects:
- Biology/Biotechnology (Higher Level or Standard Level)
- Chemistry (Higher Level or Standard Level)
- Physics (Higher Level or Standard Level)
-
English
(at any level)
Key Requirements:
-
The student must complete these subjects at the Diploma Level (Grades 11 and 12) .
-
Minimum Marks:
-
General category:
50% aggregate
in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB).
-
SC/ST/OBC:
40% aggregate
in PCB.
Important Notes for IB Students:
Ensure that your
IB diploma is recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
as equivalent to the 10+2 system in India.
If Physics is not part of your IB subject selection, you will need to study it as an additional subject through a recognized board (such as NIOS).
You must also fulfill the age criteria, typically being at least 17 years old by December 31 of the admission year .
By meeting these requirements, IB students are eligible to apply for the NEET examination in India.
I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.
Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.
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