NEET UG 2024 Sets a New Record:
This year, the NEET UG 2024 broke previous records. With a remarkable total attendance rate of over 96%, more female candidates than male and transgender candidates took the NEET UG exam.
Record-Breaking Attendance in NEET UG Exam 2024:
The National Eligibility and Entrance Test for Undergraduates 2024 broke all previous records this year. With a record total attendance percentage of over 96%, more female candidates than male and transgender candidates attended the NEET UG 2024 exam.
More Female Candidates Than Ever for NEET UG 2024:
One of the most important findings from this year’s NEET UG is the increased number of female candidates. More women than males took the exam, indicating a rising rate of female involvement in medical and health-related fields.
The states with the highest number of female candidates were Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
S.No | State | Female | Male | Transgender | Total |
1 | Uttar Pradesh | 164779 | 167690 | 1 | 332470 |
2 | Maharashtra | 156795 | 118243 | 2 | 275040 |
3 | Rajasthan | 88367 | 104753 | 0 | 193120 |
4 | Tamil Nadu | 100398 | 53202 | 5 | 153605 |
5 | Karnataka | 92443 | 58429 | 1 | 150873 |
6 | Kerala | 106747 | 31755 | 1 | 138503 |
7 | Bihar | 63527 | 72661 | 0 | 136188 |
8 | West Bengal | 55847 | 61461 | 0 | 117308 |
9 | Gujarat | 49101 | 37873 | 0 | 86974 |
10 | Delhi | 37988 | 28120 | 1 | 66109 |
Breaking Records for the Last 8 Years:
NEET UG 2024 had not only high attendance rates but also a record number of registrations. A total of 24 lakh candidates registered for the exam, breaking previous years’ records over the last eight years.
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About 2.33 million candidates attended the exam, making it the largest registration number for any competitive exam in India. It is also perhaps the world’s largest competitive exam administered in a single sitting.
Why This Matters:
The high attendance rate and strong involvement by female candidates show a promising trend toward gender equality in education, especially in medicine. It also shows the growing significance of NEET UG as an entry point to medical programs in India.
An Important Milestone:
The NEET UG 2024 exam accomplished new records for attendance and the number of female candidates. This year’s exam displays not just India’s growing interest in medical colleges but also women’s rising interest in competitive exams.
As we wait for the results, it is obvious that this exam remains an important milestone for upcoming medical professionals in the country.
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