New Delhi: NEET UG, India’s largest medical entrance exam, facilitates admission to courses like MBBS, BDS and AYUSH. Over the years, student registrations for NEET UG have shown a steady increase. However, contrary to expectations, NEET UG 2025 has experienced a slight decline in registrations.
NEET UG 2025 has recorded a minor decrease in registrations compared to the previous year. Around 23 lakh students have registered this year, which is nearly 1 lakh fewer than the 24 lakh registrations in 2024. This article provides a detailed analysis of NEET UG 2025 registration trends, factors influencing this decline and its possible impact.
NEET UG 2025 Registration Trends
Approximately 23 lakh students have registered for NEET 2025 during the registration period, which was open from February 7 to March 7, 2025. Earlier predictions indicated that NEET 2025 registrations might exceed 26 lakh, but the final count fell short. The graphical representation of NEET 2025 registration trends is presented below.
Year-wise Registration Trends
NEET UG registrations increased by 791,302 between 2021 and 2024 but declined by 106,079 in 2025 compared to the previous year
| Year | Total Registered Candidates | Total Appeared Candidates | Absent Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,406,079 | 2,333,297 | 72,782 |
| 2023 | 2,087,462 | 2,038,596 | 48,866 |
| 2022 | 1,872,343 | 1,764,571 | 107,772 |
| 2021 | 1,614,777 | 1,544,273 | 70,504 |
| 2020 | 1,597,435 | 1,366,945 | 230,490 |
| 2019 | 1,519,375 | 1,410,755 | 108,620 |
NEET UG Gender-wise Registration Trends
| Gender | NEET 2024 Registration | NEET 2023 Registration | NEET 2022 Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,029,198 | 902,936 | 807,538 |
| Female | 1,376,863 | 1,184,513 | 1,064,794 |
| Third Gender | 18 | 13 | 11 |
| Total | 2,406,079 | 2,087,462 | 1,872,343 |
Key Insights from NEET UG Registration Trends:
- NEET UG registrations have consistently increased over the last five years.
- Female candidates have outnumbered male candidates in NEET UG registrations.
- EWS category registrations have shown a significant rise over the past three years.
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