The National Testing Agency's data for NEET UG 2026 reveals that Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Bihar together accounted for 41.4% of the total 22.7 lakh candidates registered for the medical entrance examination. Uttar Pradesh emerged as the largest contributor with 3.6 lakh candidates, followed by Maharashtra with nearly 2.2 lakh, Rajasthan with close to 2 lakh, and Bihar with approximately 1.5 lakh registrations. The overall attendance rate was impressive at 96.9%, with 22 lakh students appearing for the exam. Gujarat recorded the highest attendance at 98.1%, while Kerala had the lowest among major states at 94.4%. This data highlights the concentration of medical aspirants in certain states, influenced by factors such as population, educational infrastructure, and coaching culture. NEET UG 2026 remains a highly competitive examination, with a significant number of students vying for limited medical seats across India.