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The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the registrations for the NEET UG examinations. In 2024, NEET UG saw a record-breaking number of registrations, making it the highest ever recorded in the exam’s history. As per the statistics released by the authority over 24 lakh candidates registered for NEET UG 2024 exam, surpassing the previous year’s number.
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Over the years, NEET has grown exponentially in terms of the number of aspirants registering for the exam. This trend indicates the increased interest in medical education and the growing competition to secure a place in one of the medical colleges in India.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET UG) is one of the most important medical entrance exams in India. Through the NEET 2025 exam, admissions are granted to MBBS, BDS, and other allied health sciences programs. This article from Careers360 aims to provide statistics related to NEET UG registrations.
NEET 2025 is anticipated to witness a significant rise in registrations surpassing the record-breaking 24 lakh aspirants from 2024. With the medical profession continuing to attract students from diverse backgrounds, especially post-pandemic, the demand for seats in undergraduate medical programs is expected to grow further.
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The statistics related to NEET 2025 registrations will be updated here after the conclusion of the medical entrance examination. Meanwhile, medical aspirants can check previous year’s registration statistics from the tables below.
As per the data released by the NTA, over 24 lakhs candidates registered for the NEET UG 2024 examination. Details of the total registrations in NEET 2024 can be checked from the table below.
Particulars | Numbers |
Number of candidates registered for NEET UG 2024 | 24,06,079 |
Number of candidates appeared | 23,33,297 |
Total number of candidates qualified | 13,15,853 |
Gender-wise registrations for NEET UG have consistently shown higher participation from female candidates compared to males in recent years. In NEET 2024, over 13 lakhs female candidates registered for the medical entrance exam; however, male count crossed over 10 lakhs. The exact numbers can be checked from the below table.
Gender | Total registrations |
Male | 10,29,198 |
Female | 13,76,863 |
Third gender | 18 |
NEET 2024 category wise registrations saw major numbers from General and OBC categories as they account for a larger population. However, there has been a steady increase in registrations from other categories also. Candidates can check the category wise NEET UG 2024 registration statistics from the below table.
Category | Number of students registered |
OBC | 10,54,277 |
SC | 3,56,727 |
ST | 1,57,115 |
General | 6,47,260 |
EWS | 1,90,700 |
PwD | 9,901 |
NEET UG allows candidates from India as well those outside the country to sit for the medical entrance examination. Although, major number in the NEET registrations comes from Indian candidates, foreign nationals also account for some numbers. Check the table below to get the exact statistics.
Nationality | Number of candidates registered |
Indian | 24,02,774 |
Foreign Nationals | 1,196 |
NRI | 1,304 |
OCI | 805 |
In NEET UG 2024, states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan lead in the number of registrations. Southern states such as Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh also contribute with high participation rates. Candidates can check the state wise registrations in NEET 2024 from the table below.
State Name | Number of students registered | |||
Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1,177 | |||
Andhra Pradesh | 66,522 | |||
Arunachal Pradesh | 5,228 | |||
Assam | 46,068 | |||
Bihar | 1,54,461 | |||
Chandigarh | 3,579 | |||
Chhattisgarh | 45,213 | |||
Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1,143 | |||
Daman & Diu | 619 | |||
Delhi | 68,139 | |||
Goa | 5,229 | |||
Gujarat | 88,022 | |||
Haryana | 54,162 | |||
Himachal Pradesh | 20,447 | |||
Jammu and Kashmir | 47,227 | |||
Jharkhand | 36,242 | |||
Karnataka | 1,50,170 | |||
Kerala | 1,36,974 | |||
Lakshadweep | 307 | |||
Madhya Pradesh | 1,31,525 | |||
Maharashtra | 2,75,442 | |||
Manipur | 9,963 | |||
Meghalaya | 3,815 | |||
Mizoram | 2,469 | |||
Nagaland | 3,479 | |||
Odisha | 64,325 | |||
Puducherry | 6,318 | |||
Punjab | 26,268 | |||
Rajasthan | 1,74,880 | |||
Sikkim | 1,655 | |||
Tamil Nadu | 1,52,919 | |||
Telangana | 77,848 | |||
Tripura | 5,071 | |||
Uttar Pradesh | 3,34,983 | |||
Uttarakhand | 22,243 | |||
West Bengal | 1,16,104 | |||
Ladakh | 1,083 | |||
Others (including Outside India) | 7,898 | |||
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A total of 23,33,297 candidates appeared for NEET UG 2024.
Uttar Pradesh contributed to the highest number of NEET 2024 registrations.
NEET UG registrations can be done in online mode at the official website: neet.ntaonline.in.
As per the statistics released by the NTA, a total of 24,06,079 students registered for NEET UG 2024.
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You can download the NEET question paper PDF in Hindi from official and trusted sources.
• NTA Official Portal: Previous year papers and sample papers are available.
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• Educational Platforms: Various online learning portals offer PDF downloads.
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