I've scored 149 marks in PCB in 12th boards out of 300. The eligibility criteria is 150. Can I give HSC boards again? I want to give NEET.
Since you have fetched 149/300, or 1 less than the absolute minimum of 150 marks set for eligibility for appearing at higher secondary level. Your best remedy would be that you consult either your education board or school head. There have been boards wherein if a person did not happen to achieve el
Yes, you can reappear for the HSC boards to enhance your marks. Many students opt for this by sitting for an Improvement Exam or by re-enrolment for the 12th board exams.
Here is what you can do
1. Improvement Exams Application: For details regarding this, refer to the concerned education board (State
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"Yes, you can appear for HSC (12th board) exams again to improve your marks and meet the eligibility criteria for NEET. Many state boards and open schools like NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) allow students to reappear as private candidates or through improvement exams'.
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Listed below are the top Pharmacy colleges in India accepting NEET score with their tuition fees -
| College Name | Tuition Fee | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Jamia Hamdard | INR 6.40 lakh | 1 |
| ICT Mumbai | INR 60,000 | 6 |
| NMIMS Mumbai | INR 11 lakh | 11 |
| BITS Pilani | INR 20.76 lakh | 28 |
SVKM's Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai | INR 7.84 lakh | 38 |
| Shoolini University | INR 7.34 lakh | 44 |
Source: Official site and may vary.
For the General AI category students, the NEET UG 2025 cutoff ranks varied between 581782 and 833601 for admission to the MBBS course. So, considering the ranks, yes, with a NEET UG cutoff rank of 50000, you can get into Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Jaipur to the MBBS course.
Yes, Aadhaar card is mandatory to make APAAR ID for NEET 2026 registration. The APAAR is linked to the Aadhaar number of candidates.
The APAAR ID is not mandatory for NEET UG 2026 exam. It is an optional documents required for NEET 2026 application form. However, having the APAAR ID makes it easier for applicants to apply for the exam.
The time for NEET preparation varies on factors like capacity of individual, hours of study per day, etc. Students should keep aside minimum five to six months for the NEET UG exam preparation. Candidates must keep a month prior to the exam for revision.
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