The Common Pre-Medical Entrance Examination (CPMEE) 2026 eligibility criteria define the essential requirements that candidates must meet in order to apply for the exam. These criteria are established by the Association of Combined Entrance Examination (ACEE), the conducting authority of CPMEE, to ensure that only qualified students are considered for admission to undergraduate medical programs such as BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery), BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery), and BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery).
Before filling out the application form, candidates must carefully review the eligibility parameters related to nationality, age limit, educational qualifications, and subjects studied in Class 12. Meeting these requirements is mandatory; failing to do so may lead to disqualification at any stage of the admission process.
Eligibility Parameter
Details
Indian citizen or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
Q1. Who is eligible to apply for CPMEE 2026?
Ans. Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) who have completed or are appearing in 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) are eligible.
Q2. What is the minimum age required for CPMEE 2026?
Ans. Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of 31st December 2026. There is generally no upper age limit.
Q3. What is the required educational qualification?
Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12th / 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with the following mandatory subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Q4. Are there any medical fitness requirements?
Ans. Yes, candidates must be medically fit as per the standards prescribed by the participating institutes for AYUSH courses.
Q5. Can a candidate who failed in one PCB subject apply after passing it later?
Ans. Yes, candidates who clear all PCB subjects in subsequent exams before the admission date can apply.
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