NEET: How Much Did NTA Earn From One Exam?

How Many Students Take NEET?

NEET is the countrys largest medical entrance examination. In 2024, over 2.4 million students registered for the exam. This number continues to rise every year.

How Much Fee Is Charged Per Student?

Students belonging to the General Category are charged a fee of approximately ₹1,700. Separate fee structures are prescribed for students from OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and other categories.

How Much Revenue Is Generated from a Single Exam?

According to a parliamentary response by the Ministry of Education (2024) and RTI data, historical records indicate that NEET generated approximately ₹200 crore in revenue in 2020; with the subsequent increase in the number of candidates, this figure is now even higher.

Why was NEET 2026 Cancelled?

The NEET UG 2026 examination was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. Investigations revealed significant similarities between questions found in a guess paper and those in the actual question paper.

How Many Students Were Affected?

The cancellation of the examination has once again cast the future of over 2.2 million students into uncertainty. The situation has sparked widespread outrage among both students and parents.

Will Students Have to Pay the Fees Again?

The NTA has clarified that students who had previously applied for the examination will not be required to pay the fees again. Their original registrations will remain valid.

Will the CBI Conduct the Investigation?

The investigation into the paper leak case has now been handed over to the CBI. Investigative agencies across several states are currently interrogating individuals suspected of involvement.

What Are Students Awaiting Now?

All students are now eagerly awaiting the announcement of the new date for the re-examination. At the same time, the question is also being raised as to why irregularities are repeatedly occurring in the countrys largest examination.