NEET 2025 Aspirants: NEET UG 2025 is anticipated to be even more competitive, with the number of candidates expected to exceed 26 lakh, marking a new record in the exam’s history. The NTA has released data for the NEET UG 2024 entrance exam, showing that 23,33,297 candidates appeared for the test. This included 9,98,205 male candidates, 13,34,940 female candidates, and 17 candidates from the third gender.
In the re-NEET 2024 exam, 813 students appeared out of 1,563 registered candidates. NEET 2024 also recorded the highest-ever number of registrations. The exam was conducted on May 5, 2024, and the results were announced on June 4.
Join NEET News 2025 The NTA conducted the NEET 2024 re-exam on June 23 for 1,563 candidates, and the re-exam results were declared on June 30, 2024. The authorities have released NEET 2024 statistics, including the total number of registered candidates, the number of students who appeared, category-wise participation, and more. This article provides detailed information about the number of students who appeared for NEET 2024, past NEET data, category-wise participation, registration statistics, previous trends, and their implications.
No of Candidates Registered for NEET 2024
The NEET exam continues to attract a large number of aspirants from across the country, with lakhs of students appearing annually in hopes of securing admission to prestigious medical colleges. NEET 2024 has witnessed a significant surge in registrations compared to the previous year. With a record-breaking 24,06,079 students applying, it marks the highest number of registrations in the exam’s history. In contrast, 20.87 lakh candidates registered for NEET last year. Among the states, Maharashtra has the highest number of NEET registrations, followed by Uttar Pradesh.
How Many Students Appearing for NEET 2024?
| Particulars | Details |
| Number of candidates registered for NEET 2024 | 24,06,079 |
| Number of candidates who appeared for NEET 2024 | 23,33,297 |
| Number of candidates absent for NEET 2024 | 72,782 |
| Number of candidates qualified | 13,15,853 |
Category-wise NEET 2024 Statistics
| Category | Number of Candidates Registered | Number of Candidates Appeared | Number of Candidates Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 6,47,260 | 6,25,446 | 3,33,929 |
| SC | 3,56,727 | 3,44,309 | 1,78,741 |
| ST | 1,57,115 | 1,50,178 | 68,501 |
| OBC | 10,54,277 | 10,26,321 | 6,18,525 |
| EWS | 1,90,700 | 1,86,908 | 1,16,157 |
| PwD | 9,901 | 9,514 | 4,120 |
Nationality-wise Number of NEET 2024
| Nationality | Number of Candidates Registered | Number of Candidates Appeared | Number of Candidates Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 24,02,774 | 23,30,090 | 13,13,740 |
| Foreign Nationals | 1,196 | 1,122 | 696 |
| NRI | 1,304 | 1,214 | 801 |
| OCI | 805 | 736 | 616 |
Nationality-wise Number of NEET 2024
| Nationality | Number of Candidates Registered | Number of Candidates Appeared | Number of Candidates Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 24,02,774 | 23,30,090 | 13,13,740 |
| Foreign Nationals | 1,196 | 1,122 | 696 |
| NRI | 1,304 | 1,214 | 801 |
| OCI | 805 | 736 | 616 |
State-wise Number of NEET 2024 Aspirants
| State & UT | Number of Candidates Registered | Number of Candidates Appeared | Number of Candidates Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1,177 | 1,122 | 615 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 66,522 | 64,929 | 43,788 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 5,228 | 4,998 | 2,566 |
| Assam | 46,068 | 44,193 | 21,082 |
| Bihar | 1,54,461 | 1,49,494 | 74,716 |
| Chandigarh | 3,579 | 3,485 | 2,546 |
| Chhattisgarh | 45,213 | 43,873 | 22,313 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1,143 | 1,122 | 693 |
| Daman & Diu | 619 | 612 | 323 |
| Delhi | 68,139 | 66,132 | 46,811 |
| Goa | 5,229 | 5,003 | 2,589 |
| Gujarat | 88,022 | 86,410 | 57,232 |
| Haryana | 54,162 | 52,744 | 34,274 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 20,447 | 19,837 | 12,096 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 48,545 | 47,227 | 24,545 |
| Jharkhand | 37,478 | 36,242 | 20,556 |
| Karnataka | 1,55,148 | 1,50,170 | 88,887 |
| Kerala | 1,44,811 | 1,36,974 | 86,713 |
| Lakshadweep | 331 | 307 | 181 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1,36,098 | 1,31,525 | 60,065 |
| Maharashtra | 2,82,051 | 2,75,442 | 1,42,829 |
| Manipur | 10,332 | 9,963 | 5,854 |
| Meghalaya | 4,009 | 3,815 | 1,849 |
| Mizoram | 2,595 | 2,469 | 1,186 |
| Nagaland | 3,668 | 3,479 | 1,943 |
| Odisha | 66,369 | 64,325 | 32,557 |
| Puducherry | 6,461 | 6,318 | 3,433 |
| Punjab | 27,061 | 26,268 | 15,717 |
| Rajasthan | 1,78,756 | 1,74,880 | 1,21,166 |
| Sikkim | 1,722 | 1,655 | 803 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1,58,449 | 1,52,919 | 89,198 |
| Telangana | 79,813 | 77,848 | 47,356 |
| Tripura | 5,308 | 5,071 | 2,407 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 3,44,599 | 3,34,983 | 1,65,015 |
| Uttarakhand | 22,973 | 22,243 | 12,437 |
| West Bengal | 1,20,070 | 1,16,104 | 63,251 |
| Ladakh | 1,146 | 1,083 | 618 |
| Others (including other countries) | 8,277 | 7,898 | 5,643 |
What NEET 2025 Aspirants Can Learn
As NEET 2025 approaches, aspirants must take inspiration from the dedication shown by their predecessors. The increasing number of participants emphasizes the importance of a well-structured preparation strategy, time management, and consistent effort.
NEET 2024 has set a new benchmark for registrations and participation, and future aspirants must gear up to face even stiffer competition. Stay updated with the latest trends, follow a disciplined study plan, and aim to join the ranks of successful candidates in the upcoming NEET exam!
