NEET Domicile Criteria – State Quota, State Wise Eligibility

A student’s domicile certificate is the address proof required during NEET application registration. It is not a mandatory document but sometimes it may be attached with other important documents as part of the NEET application. NEET domicile criteria includes domicile based reservations. These reservations based on residence have been eliminated from NEET PG. But for NEET UG, students may take admissions into MBBS, BDS, BUMS, etc courses through the NEET state quota. 

NEET UG reserves 15% seats for the All India Quota and 85% seats for state quota. Candidates living for more than 3 years in a particular state can apply for the 85% NEET state quota seats. The state government issues a student’s domicile certificate which is an official address proof document. Domicile certificate in NEET helps confirm if a candidate is a permanent resident of a state or a union territory. 

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NEET Domicile Criteria Quick Highlights

The domicile criteria requirements for the NEET exam are set by the NTA. This year, the NTA has removed the provision for domicile based reservations in the NEET PG exam. At the UG level, NEET aspirants may still take advantage of domicile reservations. Check the table below for quick highlights on NEET domicile criteria and its implications on Indian students.

NEET Domicile Criteria 2025 Key Aspects
Particulars	Details
Requirement	Domicile Certificate
Reason	To avail state quota seats
Criteria	Permanent resident of a state for 3 to 6 years
Domicile Status Verifying Body	Directorate of Medical Education (DME)

What is the Meaning of Domicile in NEET?

Domicile in NEET refers to the proof of a candidate’s permanent residency. State information entered by a candidate is not the proof of domicile of a state. The DME of a given state confirms the domicile criteria requirement and verifies the domicile certificate along with other documents. Students can secure admissions through domicile reservations in local medical colleges through a valid certificate. The table below highlights the main points on the meaning of domicile in NEET in 2025.

Meaning of Domicile in NEET in 2025
Particulars	Explanation
Meaning	Domicile in NEET means the proof of a candidate’s permanent residency
Purpose	To be eligible for admission to local medical colleges in a given state
Reservation	Varies from state to state
Benefits	Residence quota reservations in top state medical colleges

NEET Domicile Criteria Format

There is no specific format of the domicile certificate for NEET in 2025. Generally, a NEET driven domicile certificate includes a candidate’s personal information such as their personal details, address, educational background, etc. Candidates must not submit a fake domicile certificate to avail for state quota benefits. A proper domicile certificate format for the NEET exam is given below.

NEET Domicile Criteria Format 2025
Format of NEET Domicile Certificate	Details
Personal Information	Name of the candidate, gender, date of birth, etc
Address	Permanent address, current address, relevant PIN codes, birth place address, etc
Academic Background	Schooling information
Current Residence	Current place of stay for the last 3, 4, 6, 7, or 15 years depending on the state
Business	Information about any ongoing business
Property	Existing property details
Declaration	Candidate’s signature declaring the information submitted by them is correct.

NEET State Quota Domicile Eligibility

85% seats are allotted to candidates under the NEET state quota. Students who meet the NEET domicile criteria may participate in the NEET examination 2025 and apply for state quota seats. Through NEET state quota domicile eligibility, candidates may secure admissions to state and private medical colleges for MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, and MDS courses. Check the table below for a quick overview on NEET state quota domicile eligibility requirements.

NEET State Quota Domicile Eligibility
Parameters	Eligibility
NEET UG Exam	Students must qualify the NEET UG exam
Class 12 Subjects	It is mandatory to pass class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology and English.
Minimum Age	17 years
Residency	Candidate must be a resident of the state
Proof of Residency	NEET applicants must have a domicile certificate as the proof of their residency
Minimum Number of Years	Varies from state to state
Submission	Candidate must submit the domicile certificate along with NEET application form

NEET State Wise Domicile Criteria 

The NEET domicile criteria differs for each state. For example, in Uttar Pradesh, a candidate must be native of the UP state and completed their class 10 and 12 from the state of UP. Candidates applying for NEET domicile criteria reservations in the state of West Bengal must have the residency status of at least 10 years along with domicile proof. Here is a comprehensive list of NEET state wise domicile criteria requirements.

NEET 2025 State Wise Domicile Criteria
Name of the State or Union Territory	NEET Domicile Criteria
Delhi	Completed class 12th from any school located in Delhi NCR. The school must be affiliated with CBSE, ICSE or JMI.
Haryana	Candidates and their parents must be a resident of Haryana for 10 years. Completed class 12th from a Haryana based school.
Uttar Pradesh	Must be a resident of UP with having completed class 10th and 12th from UP
Bihar	Must be a resident of Bihar.
Rajasthan	Must be a permanent resident of Rajasthan
Punjab	Must be a permanent resident of Punjab
Maharashtra	Must be a permanent resident of Maharashtra
Jharkhand	Must have completed class 12th from Jharkhand
Gujarat	Must have completed class 10th and 12th from Gujarat
Chattisgarh	Must be a domicile holder having completed class 12th from Chattisgarh
Madhya Pradesh	Must be a permanent legal resident of MP
Telangana	Local candidates are eligible for 85% seats
Kerala	Must be a Keralite to avail state quota benefits
Karnataka	Permanent resident for 7 years or 1 parent living in Karnataka for 7 years. May require Kannada proficiency.
Tamil Nadu	Permanent resident who have completed classes 6th to 12th in Tamil Nadu
Arunachal Pradesh	Locals are eligible for 80% seats under the state quota
Goa	Permanent resident for at least 10 years (5 years for candidates with Goan-born parents or grandparents)
Odisha	Permanent resident of Odisha
Assam	Residency of parents for 20+ years, completed classes 7th to 12th from Assam.
Andhra Pradesh	Locals are eligible for 85% seats under the state quota
Andaman & Nicobar	Must have a valid domicile proof.
Mizoram	Must be a permanent resident of Mizoram and an Indian national.
Manipur	Must be a permanent resident of Manipur or a domicile certificate holder
Puducherry	Must be a permanent resident for at least 5 years
Meghalaya	Must be a permanent resident of any of the 8 north east states or have completed class 11th and 12th from Meghalaya.
Jammu and Kashmir	Must have a valid domicile proof, completed class 10th and 12th from Jammu and Kashmir or Ladakh Board.
Tripura	Must be a permanent resident.
West Bengal	Must be a resident for 10 years and valid domicile certificate required
Uttarakhand	Permanent resident or studied class 10th and 12th from Uttrakhand

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