Highest Registrations This Year in NEET UG: Check Report

Highest Registrations This Year in NEET UG: Check Report

Manisha TiwariUpdated on 10 Dec 2024, 12:01 PM IST

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.

This Story also Contains

  1. NEET 2025 expected registration
  2. NEET UG registrations analysis
  3. Total registrations in NEET UG 2024 trends
  4. NEET 2024: Gender-wise registrations
  5. Highest NEET UG registrations: Category-wise
  6. NEET UG 2024 Nationality-wise registrations
  7. State-wise registrations in NEET 2024
Highest Registrations This Year in NEET UG: Check Report
Highest Registrations This Year in NEET UG

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 expected registration

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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NEET UG registrations analysis

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.

Total registrations in NEET UG 2024 trends

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.

NEET registrations in 2024

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

NEET 2024: Gender-wise registrations

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 wise registration in NEET 2024

Gender

Total registrations

Male

10,29,198

Female

13,76,863

Third gender

18

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Highest NEET UG registrations: Category-wise

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 wise registration in NEET 2024

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 2024 Nationality-wise registrations

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 wise registrations in NEET 2024

Nationality

Number of candidates registered

Indian

24,02,774

Foreign Nationals

1,196

NRI

1,304

OCI

805

State-wise registrations in NEET 2024

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.

NEET 2024 registrations: State-wise

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)

Q: How many candidates appeared for NEET 2024?
A:

A total of 23,33,297 candidates appeared for NEET UG 2024.

Q: Which state contributed the most registrations in NEET UG 2024?
A:

Uttar Pradesh contributed to the highest number of NEET 2024 registrations. 

Q: What is the mode of NEET UG registration?
A:

NEET UG registrations can be done in online mode at the official website: neet.ntaonline.in. 

Q: How many students registered for NEET 2024?
A:

As per the statistics released by the NTA, a total of 24,06,079 students registered for NEET UG 2024. 

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