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I scored 25 in Physics, 35 in Chemistry and 80 in Biology. Overall I passed the Intermediate exam and have been issued the Pass Certificate as well. Now, with these above score am I eligible to apply for NEET, 2020 exam session?

The full form of NEET is National Eligibility cum Entrance Test. It is conducted by National Testing Agency for admission to medical colleges in MBBS and BDS courses.

Eligibility:

1. You must have passed or appearing for 12th board exam with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

2. Minimum of 50% marks aggregate in 12th board exam is required to apply for NEET exam.

You can apply only if you have 50% aggregate. Otherwise, you can appear for board exam again.

NEET is conducted by NTA. It is conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS and other medical courses.

The required minimum qualification to appear for the examination is that candidate must have passed or in the final year of 12th from a recognised board with minimum 50% aggregate.

There is no upper age limit to appear for the examination.

NEET stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and to appear in the same examination, the minimum education required is Class 12th in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology as main subjects with an aggregate of at least 50% from a recognised board of education. Marks relaxation of 5% is allowed for candidates from reserved category.

So, having declared passed in your Class 12th examination with above mentioned marks in PCB group subjects, you are eligible to apply for NEET 2020, if your overall aggregate in your Class 12th is 50% ( or 45% in case of candidates from reserved category).

For more detailed information regarding NEET, you can refer to the link www.ntaneet.nic.in.