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NEET Counselling Rules and Regulations 2026

10. Counselling Rules and Regulation

10.1 NEET Eligibility

Minimum 17 years as of December 31, 2026. No upper age limit, meaning candidates of any age can apply.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects from a recognized board.
Should be an Indian Citizen.
Minimum Marks:
- General/EWS: 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- OBC/SC/ST: 40% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- PwD (General): 45% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

10.2 Reservation

Government Colleges	15% – AIQ \| 85% – SQ
Deemed Colleges	85% – Management Quota \| 15% – NRI
Private Colleges	50% – Government Quota \| 35% – Management Quota \| 15% – NRI

This Reservation applicable for most of the Private Colleges. Government Quota Reservation is different for Minority Colleges.

10.3 Counselling Steps

Registration – This is for participation. Should fill correct details with valid documents.
Merit list – Know our State Rank and Category Rank for predicting our possibilities accurately.
Choice Filling – Fill the Colleges based on Colleges Ranking and quality.
Allotment – Official seat assignment.
Joining and Document Verification – Reporting to college with required paperwork.

10.4 Rounds

Round 1, Round 2, Mop Up Round, Stray Round

10.5 Counselling Process and Rules

Round 1 – Free Exit
Round 2 – Paid Exit
Round 3 – Penalty with Discontinuation Fees
Round 4 – Penalty with Course Fees and Ban for Next NEET

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the minimum age to apply for NEET 2026?

Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026. There is currently no upper age limit for candidates.

2. What does “Free Exit” mean in Round 1?

Free Exit means that if you are allotted a seat in Round 1 but choose not to join the college, you can exit the process without losing your security deposit or facing any penalties.

3. Are there penalties for not joining a seat in the Stray Round?

Yes, the Stray Round (Round 4) has the strictest penalties. If allotted a seat, failing to join may result in a penalty of the full course fees and a ban from appearing in the next NEET exam.

4. What is the seat reservation for Private Medical Colleges?

Most private colleges follow a quota of 50% Government Quota, 35% Management Quota, and 15% NRI Quota. Note that these percentages may differ for Minority Institutions.

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