NEET UG 2024 Exam Analysis

 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) - a nationwide exam for undergraduate admissions to medical, dental, AYUSH, and nursing courses in India. The exam date for NEET UG 2024 is on May 5, 2024 (Sunday).

 

According to Section 14 of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act (2020), NEET UG is the standardized test for admission to undergraduate courses in BAMS, BUMS, and BSMS disciplines.

 

A record 23,81,833 candidates have registered to appear for NEET UG 2024, a 14.1% increase in total registrations. Knowing the total number of registered candidates helps aspirants analyze their current competition.

 

In 2023, NEET UG saw 20,87,445 candidate registrations globally for admission to 1,08,958 MBBS seats in 703 Medical colleges and 29,088 BDS seats in Dental colleges. 11,45,976 candidates cracked the NEET UG 2023, and 20,38,596 aspirants appeared.

 

 

After reading this Hello Mentor Guide, the reader will:

 

• Gain an understanding of NEET UG 2024
• Learn about the NTA and its responsibilities
• Overview of the NEET UG past five years' competition
• Registered, Appeared, and Qualified NEET UG based on:
• Nationality
• Category
• State
• Gender
• Language

 

NEET UG Exam Conducting Body

 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been conducting the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) since 2019 with the approval of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Welfare and the Ministry of Education.

 

Introduction To NTA

 

NTA is a premier, autonomous, and self-sufficient organization that conducts entrance examinations for admission to higher educational institutions. Approved by the Ministry of Education (MoE), it maintains international standards to assess candidate competency for admissions to premier education institutions. NTA researches institutional, professional, and testing systems to identify gaps in different knowledge avenues and bridge the gaps.

Responsibilities By NTA:

 

1. NTA is responsible for conducting the examination and declaring the result based on the eligibility criteria provided by NMC.

 

2. Identifying institutions with satisfactory infrastructure that would facilitate the conduct of online examinations.

 

3. Create subject-wise question banks incorporating modern techniques.

 

4. Establishing a strong R&D culture and a pool of experts in different testing aspects.

 

5. Help individual institutions in testing fields and provide training services.

 

6. Form a state-of-the-art testing culture through domestic and international expertise.

 

7. Undertake examinations entrusted to the agency by Government Ministries/Departments.

 

NEET UG Exam Highlights

 

 

Since 2017, the number of NEET UG registrations has nearly doubled, from 11,38,890 to 23,81,833 in 2024. This is indicative of a growing interest, and competition among aspirants has increased significantly. We can better understand overall competition trends by comparing the number of students who appeared and qualified in previous years.

 

The table below provides complete information on the number of students who appeared and qualified for the exam and all the important highlights from the past five years (2019 - 2023).

 

 

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Candidates Registration for NEET UG by Criteria

 

According to the NEET UG 2024 registration data, medical aspirants have a dominant applicant pool. The OBC NCL (Other Backward Classes-Non Creamy Layer) category forms the largest chunk.

 

The below statistics provide the category-wise number of candidates qualified based on the qualifying criteria of NEET UG - 2022 and 2023.

 

 

 

Candidates Registration for NEET UG By Gender

 

Over three years, from 2022 to 2024, the gender-wise registrations for the NEET UG exam have showcased a notable upward trend. In 2022, the statistics revealed substantial participation, with 8,07,538 males, 10,64,794 females, and 11 individuals identifying as third gender.

 

In 2023, registrations increased with 9,02,936 males, 11,84,513 females, and 13 third-gender registrations.

 

The statistics below provide the Gender-wise number of Candidates who Registered, Appeared, and Qualified in 2022 - 2024.

 

 

 

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Candidate Registration for NEET UG by Category

 

Upon analyzing the category-wise registrations for NEET UG in 2024, compared to 2023, we have observed notable trends and shifts in aspirants' preferences and participation. The OBC NCL (Other Backward Classes-Non Creamy Layer) category has seen a significant increase, with registrations surging from 8,90,150 in 2023 to 10,43,084 in 2024, marking a substantial rise of 17%.

The table below provides the number of candidates registered, Appeared, and qualified in 2022 and 2023 based on different categories.

 

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Candidate Registration for NEET UG by State

 

The qualifying criteria for NEET UG depend on the competition level, exam difficulty, and availability of nationwide medical seats.