How Many Students Registered for NEET 2025? | Year-wise Trends & Stats

NEET 2025 Registration Stats:
Over 23 lakh students have registered for NEET UG 2025, showing the sustained popularity of the exam among medical aspirants in India. Though this number reflects a slight dip from the 24.06 lakh registrations in 2024, it continues to affirm NEET’s role as the primary gateway to medical education in India.

NEET UG Year-Wise Registration Trends

Here’s a look at how the number of registered candidates for NEET has evolved from 2020 to 2025:

Year	Registered Students
2025	~23,00,000
2024	24,06,079
2023	20,87,462
2022	18,72,343
2021	16,14,777
2020	15,97,435

The dip in 2025 registrations reflects a possible diversification in student interests and growing awareness of alternative career options within healthcare and life sciences.

Gender-Wise NEET 2024 Data (Likely Trends for 2025)

While NTA hasn’t officially released gender-wise data for 2025, we can infer trends from previous years:

Gender	NEET 2024 Registrations
Female	~13.76 lakh
Male	~10.29 lakh
Third Gender	18

💡 Trend Insight: Women have been consistently outnumbering men in NEET registrations and are also securing higher ranks. This highlights an encouraging shift toward gender equity in medical education.

NEET State-Wise Registration Trends (Expected 2025 Leaders)

Although 2025’s state-wise stats aren’t out, here are the states that typically lead in registrations:

• Maharashtra
• Uttar Pradesh
• Tamil Nadu
• Rajasthan
• Karnataka

These states not only have larger student populations but also stronger aspirations toward careers in medicine.

Seats vs Applicants: Competition in NEET 2025

Available MBBS Seats (2025)	Approx. NEET Applicants	Seat-to-Applicant Ratio
1.20 lakh	23 lakh	1:19

➡️ Only 1 out of every 19 applicants will get a seat, underscoring how critical NEET scores are for securing a future in medicine.

Why Did NEET Registrations Decrease in 2025?

Several factors could explain the small drop in registrations:

1. Diversification in Career Choices: More students are exploring biotechnology, allied health sciences, and research fields.
2. Financial Barriers: High private medical college fees discourage many aspirants.
3. Mental Health and Burnout: Stress around NEET prep may lead some to opt out.
4. Abroad MBBS Aspirations: Many students now pursue MBBS abroad (e.g., Russia, Philippines, Kazakhstan).
5. Repeaters Finding Seats Elsewhere: Repeat candidates from previous years may have succeeded or opted out.

NEET 2025 Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply	March 7, 2025 (Closed)
Admit Card Release	Mid-April 2025 (Expected)
NEET UG 2025 Exam Date	May 4, 2025
Result Announcement	June 2025 (Expected)
Counselling Begins	July–August 2025

NEET 2025: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many students registered for NEET 2025?
   Around 23 lakh students registered for NEET UG 2025.
2. Is NEET 2025 registration more or less than 2024?
   It is slightly less—2024 saw 24.06 lakh registrations.
3. What is the NEET 2025 exam date?
   The exam is scheduled for May 4, 2025.
4. How many MBBS seats are available in India for NEET 2025?
   Around 1.20 lakh MBBS seats are available in government and private colleges.
5. What is the competition ratio for NEET 2025?
   Roughly 19 students compete for each MBBS seat.
6. Which states usually have the highest NEET registrations?
   Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Karnataka.
7. Why did NEET registration drop in 2025?
   Due to financial constraints, stress, alternative careers, and overseas MBBS options.
8. Has the number of female NEET aspirants increased?
   Yes, female aspirants have consistently outnumbered male aspirants in recent years.
9. Can NEET be used for courses other than MBBS?
   Yes, NEET scores are valid for BDS, BAMS, BHMS, and other allied health courses.
10. What is the gender ratio in NEET?
    In 2024, around 57% of applicants were female.
11. Is NEET mandatory for MBBS abroad?
    Yes, Indian students must qualify NEET to pursue MBBS abroad (as per NMC rules).
12. What is the role of NTA in NEET?
    The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts and manages NEET.
13. Will there be NEET in regional languages in 2025?
    Yes, NEET is available in 13 languages including Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, etc.
14. What is the age limit for NEET 2025?
    The minimum age is 17 years. There’s no upper age limit.
15. Can a student appear in NEET more than once?
    Yes, there is no attempt limit for NEET UG.
16. What is the NEET 2025 application fee?
    INR 1,700 for General category (subject to category-based variations).
17. What documents are required for NEET counselling?
    Admit card, NEET scorecard, ID proof, Class 10 & 12 mark sheets, etc.
18. Where can I download my NEET 2025 admit card?
    From the official NTA NEET website (expected mid-April).
19. What are the exam timings for NEET UG?
    2:00 PM to 5:20 PM, single shift.
20. When will NEET 2025 results be declared?
    Likely in June 2025, shortly after the exam.