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NEET UG 2026 four states drive 41 percent of India’s medical aspirants
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Published on 7 May 2026
One state edges even the national attendance rate
NEET UG 2026 logged a massive turnout with 22.7 lakh registered candidates and 96.9% appearing for the exam. Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Bihar together contributed about 41.4% of all aspirants, underscoring their dominance in medical demand. Gujarat topped attendance at 98.1%, highlighting strong participation even as the exam scaled up nationwide.
- Four states account for about 41.4% of all NEET UG 2026 registrants
- Overall attendance stayed high at 96.9% across India
- Gujarat led with the highest attendance at 98.1%
- Total registered candidates reached 22.7 lakh
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