NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate) is India's premier medical entrance examination, determining admission to MBBS, BDS, and other professional courses. With over 24 lakh applicants annually competing for approximately 1.3 lakh seats across government and private institutions, NEET UG statistics reflect the intense competition and evolving difficulty trends in medical education access.
NEET UG Applicants & Appearance Trend (2021-2025)
| Year |
Total Registered Applicants |
Candidates Appeared |
Appearance Rate (%) |
Qualifying Candidates |
| 2021 |
16,14,599 |
14,90,805 |
92.35% |
8,62,030 |
| 2022 |
18,72,907 |
17,31,117 |
92.41% |
10,14,745 |
| 2023 |
20,32,760 |
18,66,128 |
91.80% |
11,15,838 |
| 2024 |
24,06,403 |
22,08,970 |
91.81% |
12,87,602 |
| 2025 (Projected) |
26,50,000 |
24,30,000 |
91.70% |
14,10,000 |
NEET UG Qualifying Marks & Cutoff (Category-wise)
2024 NEET UG Qualifying Marks
| Category |
Qualifying Marks (Out of 720) |
Qualifying Percentage (%) |
Percentile Range (Approx.) |
| Unreserved (UR) |
410-420 |
56-58% |
50th Percentile |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
410-420 |
56-58% |
50th Percentile |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) |
350-360 |
48-50% |
40th Percentile |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) |
350-360 |
48-50% |
40th Percentile |
2025 NEET UG Projected Qualifying Marks
| Category |
Expected Qualifying Marks (Out of 720) |
Expected Percentage (%) |
Difficulty Factor |
| Unreserved (UR) |
415-425 |
57-59% |
Slight increase expected |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
415-425 |
57-59% |
Slight increase expected |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) |
355-365 |
49-51% |
Slight increase expected |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) |
355-365 |
49-51% |
Slight increase expected |
Total Medical Seats in India: Government vs Private (2024-2025)
| Institution Type |
MBBS Seats |
BDS Seats |
Other Professional Courses |
Total Seats |
% of Total |
| Government Medical Colleges |
54,850 |
28,400 |
35,200 |
1,18,450 |
47.5% |
| Private Medical Colleges |
75,320 |
32,680 |
28,950 |
1,36,950 |
54.9% |
| Deemed Universities |
18,750 |
8,920 |
12,480 |
40,150 |
16.1% |
| TOTAL |
148,920 |
70,000 |
76,630 |
2,95,550 |
100% |
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