credits- mathiitRise in Hindi Medium NEET Aspirants: 3.58 Lakh Students Opt-in 2024
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reported a remarkable rise in the number of students opting for Hindi as their medium in the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) exam over the years. From 1.80 lakh students in 2019, the number has grown to 3.58 lakh in 2024, highlighting an increasing preference for regional language education in medical entrance exams.
Steady Growth in Hindi Medium NEET Candidates (2019-2024)
-Yearly Data of Hindi Medium Students in NEET:
- 2019: 1.80 lakh
- 2020: 2.04 lakh
- 2021: 2.29 lakh
- 2022: 2.59 lakh
- 2023: 2.76 lakh
- 2024: 3.58 lakh
This 99% growth over six years indicates a strong shift towards Hindi medium education, particularly in medical and healthcare-related fields.
Impact on Medical Education in India
With more students writing NEET in Hindi, medical institutions may see a shift in language preferences for MBBS and medical studies. States with high numbers of Hindi-speaking aspirants, such as Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar, may push for more Hindi-language medical programs in government and private colleges.
Future Outlook: Will the Trend Continue?
Given the steady increase in Hindi-medium NEET candidates, the NTA and medical colleges may introduce:
✅ More medical textbooks & courses in Hindi
✅ Hindi-medium MBBS & paramedical courses in select institutions
✅ Bilingual question papers & medical education policies to cater to Hindi-speaking students
