Age just a number: Senior citizens crack NEET; apply for MBBS seats in Tamil Nadu

Three senior citizens, including two lawyers, aged between 60 and 68, have applied for MBBS admissions in Tamil Nadu after clearing NEET 2025, joining a significant number of older candidates this year. They are utilizing a special quota for government school students, but face challenges with document verification and concerns about the suitability of older applicants for the demanding medical curriculum.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Three senior citizens, including two lawyers, aged 60 to 68, have applied for MBBS admissions in Tamil Nadu after passing the NEET 2025, highlighting a growing trend of older professionals seeking medical education despite concerns about their ability to complete the rigorous program.

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