NEET 2025 Registrations See a Drop: Check Details Here

NEET 2025 Registrations See a Drop: Check Details Here

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Deep PathakUpdated on 15 Mar 2025, 10:03 AM IST
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Last year, a total of 24,06,079 candidates registered for the NEET UG exam, and it was expected that the total registrations in NEET 2025 would cross this mark of 24 lakh. However, as per the latest available data from various media sources on NEET UG 2025 registrations drop, the NEET UG 2025 registrations have seen a drop of over 1 lakh compared to last year’s 24 lakh mark. As of March 5, 2025, over 20 lakh candidates had registered for the exam with around 23 lakh total NEET registration 2025 till now.

This Story also Contains

  1. How many students registered for NEET 2025?
  2. NEET 2025 registration statistics
  3. NEET UG 2025 registrations drop - Possible reasons
  4. Impact of NEET-UG 2025 registrations drop
NEET 2025 Registrations See a Drop: Check Details Here
NEET 2025 Registrations See a Drop

The NEET 2025 examination is scheduled for May 4, 2025, with the registration window closing on March 7, 2025. Through NEET 2025, admission to courses like MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH will be granted. It was speculated that around 26 lakh students would register for NEET 2025 exam. However, recent reports indicate a slight NEET UG 2025 registrations drop compared to previous years. Read the full article to know comprehensively about the potential causes and implications of this drop in NEET 2025 registration.

How many students registered for NEET 2025?

As per the latest available data, around 23 lakh candidates have registered for NEET 2025 exam. The NTA will soon release the complete NEET 2025 total registration data on its official website, neet.nta.nic.in.

NEET 2025 registration statistics

Although NEET-UG 2025 registrations have dropped by one lakh as compared to last year registration number, over the past five years, NEET UG has witnessed a consistent increase in the number of registrations.

Total registration in NEET 2025

Year

Total registered students

2025

23 Lakh (Expected)

2024

2,406,079

2023

2,087,462

2022

1,872,343

2021

1,614,777

2020

1,597,435

NEET UG 2025 registrations drop - Possible reasons

With over 24 lakh students registering for NEET UG exam in 2024, it was expected that this number would go higher in the NEET 2025 exam. However, the NEET 2025 registrations have seen a drop of almost 1 lakh students. The possible reasons behind this NEET 2025 registrations drop are as follows -

1. Impact of NEET 2024 results

The NEET UG 2024 examination was surrounded by irregularities, including paper leaks, cheating, and subsequent revisions of results. These issues led to the highest ever NEET cut off scores, which may have discouraged many students to reconsider appearing for NEET 2025 exam and opt another career options.

2. Technical errors in NEET registration

The NEET 2025 registration period lasted for a month but several technical glitches in the NEET 2025 official website and payment failure issues happened during this time. This might have caused several students from not successfully registering for NEET 2025, resulting in a drop in NEET 2025 total registration.

3. No extension of NEET 2025 registration last date

NTA in previous year’s has extended the NEET UG registration window, which allows more candidates to register for the exam. However, with no extension of NEET 2025 registration window, several candidates who were facing technical issues and failure in paying NEET form fees couldn’t register for NEET UG 2025 exam. This might have resulted in the lower NEET 2025 registration.

Impact of NEET-UG 2025 registrations drop

A decrease in NEET 2025 registrations could lead to several outcomes, some of which are as follows -

  • Lower competition: With less number of candidates participating in the NEET 2025 exam, the competition level for per seat will be reduced. This might potentially lower the NEET 2025 cut-off scores for admissions.

  • Higher chances of getting into top government colleges: Government colleges have always been the first priority of students after qualifying the NEET UG exam. With less candidates participating in NEET 2025 exam, the competition level for government colleges might also drop. This will result in more chances for students to get admission into top government colleges such as AIIMS and JIPMER.

  • Less pressure on candidates: Fewer registrations mean reduced competition, which will ultimately reduce the pressure on NEET 2025 applicants, making it slightly easier for students to secure admission into medical courses.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Has NEET 2025 registration decreased?
A:

Compared to NEET 2024, the total registrations in NEET 2025 have dropped. 

Q: What is the reason for the drop in NEET 2025 registrations?
A:

There are various reasons behind the drop in NEET 2025 registrations. Some of these are Controversies in the NEET 2024 exam, the limited number of seats through NEET, and no extension of the NEET 2025 registration window. 

Q: How much has NEET 2025 registration dropped compared to last year?
A:

Compared to last year, the NEET 2025 registration has dropped by around 1 lakh

Q: What is the impact of fewer NEET 2025 registrations on cutoff marks?
A:

With fewer NEET 2025 registrations, the cutoff marks for NEET 2025 might be lower compared to last year 

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