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Can my government employee daughter apply NEET 2025 with OBC NCL certificate?

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Asked by Anonymous - Feb 23, 2025Hindi

I am a government primary school teacher in Odisha and belongs to group C employee. My annual income is 9 lakhs and it's from salary only. I have no any other income except salary. As for the norm in my state my daughter has an obc ncl certificate. Can she apply for neet 2025 with obc ncl ?

Ans: As a government primary school teacher in Odisha, determining your daughter's eligibility for the OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) status for NEET 2025 involves understanding specific criteria. The OBC-NCL category offers reservation benefits to candidates from Other Backward Classes who fall under the Non-Creamy Layer, primarily assessed based on the family's annual income.

Key Considerations: Income Threshold: The current income limit for OBC-NCL eligibility is a gross annual family income below ?8 lakh. Families exceeding this income are categorized under the Creamy Layer and are ineligible for OBC reservation benefits.

Exclusion of Salary Income: The Government of Odisha has clarified that, for determining OBC-NCL eligibility, the annual income from salaries of Class II and Class III government employees should not be included in the total family income calculation. This means your salary as a primary school teacher (typically classified under Class III) is excluded from the income assessment for OBC-NCL status.

Steps to Ensure Eligibility: Verification: Confirm your family's income details, excluding your salary, to ensure it falls below the ?8 lakh threshold.
Certification: Obtain the OBC-NCL certificate from the local issuing authority. Ensure that the certificate is issued after April 1, 2024, as it must be valid for the NEET 2025 application process.

Stay Informed: Regularly check for any updates regarding income thresholds or eligibility criteria, as policies may change.

By following these guidelines, you can accurately determine and secure your daughter's OBC-NCL status for NEET 2025. All the Best for your Prosperous Future.

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