NEET 2027 Application Form Guide: Eligibility Codes 01 to 07 & Registration Protocol
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Executive Summary: Critical NEET 2027 Form Rules at a Glance
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will host registration on exams.nta.ac.in/NEET between early February and mid-March 2027. Class 12 appearing students must choose Code 01; droppers from regular boards must choose Code 02. Both passport and 4"x6" postcard photographs require a clean white background with printed name and date. Central OBC-NCL and Gen-EWS certificates must be issued on or after April 1, 2026 for counseling validity.
NEET Qualifying Examination Codes (01 to 07) Decoded
Choosing the incorrect qualifying code is the most frequent blunder committed by NEET aspirants. While an erroneous code does not permanently cancel your test seat, it triggers discrepancy notices during MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) state and central allotment verifications. Below is the definitive legal decoding of all seven NTA codes:
| Code | Candidate Academic Profile | Mandatory Board / Course Details | Crucial Verification Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Code 01 | Class 12 Appearing (2027) | Students appearing for Class 12 Board exams in 2027 whose results are awaited. | Must produce qualifying mark sheets (50% PCB aggregate) during counseling. |
| Code 02 | Class 12 Passed (Droppers/Repeaters) | Completed 10+2 from CBSE, CISCE, or State Higher Secondary Boards with PCB & English. | Universal dropper code for regular schooling boards in India. |
| Code 03 | Intermediate / Pre-Degree Exam | Passed Intermediate / Pre-Degree Examination in Science from an Indian University / Board. | Commonly used for State Intermediate boards (e.g., AP/Telangana Inter, Pre-degree). |
| Code 04 | Pre-Professional / Pre-Medical Exam | Passed Pre-professional/Pre-medical examination after passing Higher Secondary. | Course must include practical tests in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. |
| Code 05 | First Year of B.Sc. (3-Year Degree) | Currently studying in Year 1 of B.Sc. with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech. | Must have also passed Class 12 earlier with required subjects and percentages. |
| Code 06 | Completed B.Sc. Degree Examination | Passed B.Sc. examination from an Indian University with at least two required subjects. | Prior 10+2 examination must have satisfied PCB criteria unconditionally. |
| Code 07 | Foreign / International Equivalent | Passed any other examination equivalent to the intermediate science examination of an Indian University. | AIU (Association of Indian Universities) equivalence certificate required for NRI/OCI. |
Scanned Documents Checklist & Precision Compression Specs
The NTA document upload system rejects image uploads that do not conform strictly to specified dimensions, file extensions, and byte sizes. Keep these exact scanned digital assets ready on a secure desktop drive prior to initiating your submission:
- Passport Photo: 10 KB to 200 KB in JPG format. 80% face coverage, no mask, clear white backdrop.
- Postcard Photo (4x6 inch): 10 KB to 200 KB JPG. Name of candidate and capture date printed at base.
- No Spectacles Rule: If you routinely wear power glasses, clear transparent non-reflective lenses are permitted. Tinted/sunglass frames cause outright rejection.
- Candidate Signature: 4 KB to 30 KB JPG on plain white sheet in black or dark blue ink. Running handwriting only; capital letter signatures are invalid.
- All 10 Fingers & Thumbs: 10 KB to 200 KB JPG. Left and right thumb and 8 fingers stamped cleanly in horizontal sequence with blue ink.
- Category / PwD Certificate: 50 KB to 300 KB PDF. SC/ST certificates have lifetime validity; Central OBC-NCL & Gen-EWS certificates must be current.
The 5-Step Application Submission Lifecycle
Portal Account Creation
Navigate to exams.nta.ac.in/NEET. Choose your identity authentication medium (DigiLocker, ABC ID, Aadhaar OTP, or Passport). Enter your full name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, gender, and nationality exactly matching your Class 10 Passing Certificate. Note down your generated 12-digit Application Number immediately.
Question Paper Medium & Exam City Preferences
Carefully select your examination medium. English question papers are provided in English only; regional language selections (Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu) are provided as bilingual booklets (English + chosen language). Choose two preferred test cities strictly within your present or permanent address state.
Entering Class 10, 11, and 12 Marks
Enter school name, board roll number, passing year, and marks obtained in Class 10 and Class 11. In the Class 12 section, select your qualifying code (Code 01 for 2027 appearing, Code 02 for droppers) and enter marks obtained or expected board registration roll number.
Asset Verification
Upload your cropped passport photo, 4x6 postcard photo, signature, left-right 10-finger impressions, and address proof documents. Check the preview window to ensure no file was corrupted, skewed, or blurred during compression.
Payment Gateway & Confirmation Slip
Submit the online examination fee via UPI, Net Banking, or Credit/Debit Card (approx. ₹1,700 for General, ₹1,600 for Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL, ₹1,000 for SC/ST/PwD). Immediately download at least 4 physical printouts of the Confirmation Page. Medical college admission committees require the original printed confirmation slip during final document scrutiny.
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