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    Highest Registrations This Year in NEET UG: Check Report

    Highest Registrations This Year in NEET UG: Check Report

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    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.

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    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.

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    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

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    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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