The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released its official "Key Data Points of NEET (UG) Over the Years" report, offering a comprehensive overview of NEET UG statistics across recent examination years. The report presents detailed insights into candidate registrations, attendance, qualifying numbers, category-wise performance, gender distribution, language preferences, and state-wise participation.

One of the major highlights of the report is that NEET UG 2026 recorded 22,97,490 registered candidates, making it one of the highest participation figures in the history of the examination. The data also reflects the growing popularity of NEET UG and increasing participation from candidates across India.

Key Highlights of the Report

• 22.97 lakh candidates registered for NEET UG 2026.
• Year-wise comparison of registrations, attendance and qualified candidates.
• Category-wise candidate and qualification statistics.
• Gender-wise participation trends over the years.
• Language-wise distribution of candidates.
• State and Union Territory-wise registration data.
• Historical analysis of NEET UG trends to help students and stakeholders understand changing participation patterns.  

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The report serves as an important reference for NEET aspirants, counsellors, educational institutions and policymakers by providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of medical entrance examinations in India. It can also help students analyze competition levels and understand year-wise trends before participating in the NEET UG counselling process.