With NEET gradually becoming mandatory beyond MBBS/BDS, many states are shifting Allied Health & Paramedical admissions to NEET score-based selection. Policies change year-to-year, so students must check updates, but here is a clear state-wise overview of what is generally followed:
🔹 North India
1. Uttar Pradesh
- Many medical universities consider NEET score for Nursing & Allied admissions.
- Paramedical & BMLT often through state counseling or entrance.
- Trend moving towards NEET ranking for reputed institutes.
2. Delhi
- Leading institutions prefer NEET for Allied & Nursing.
- AIIMS conducts separate exam for its Allied courses (not NEET-based yet) but expected to streamline in future.
3. Haryana / Punjab
- Several Allied Health programs shifting under NEET merit list.
- Government colleges follow counseling-based admissions.
4. Uttarakhand / Himachal Pradesh
- Paramedical & B.Sc programs under state counseling.
- NEET requirement increasing gradually.
🔹 Central India
5. Madhya Pradesh
- NEET mandatory for BSc Nursing (Government Colleges).
- Allied Health courses in many institutes moving to NEET merit.
6. Chhattisgarh
- Nursing & Paramedical through entrance/state counseling.
- Future possibility of NEET integration for ranking.
🔹 West India
7. Maharashtra
- Strong NEET dependence for Health Science courses.
- BPT/BOT/Allied programs using NEET or CET depending on institute.
8. Gujarat
- Increasing NEET integration for Allied Health courses.
- GNM/ANM mostly separate exams — changes expected soon.
9. Rajasthan
- Nursing & Paramedical through entrance/merit.
- NEET likely to be core requirement for top government seats.
🔹 South India (Most strict healthcare education standards)
10. Karnataka
- One of the fastest states adapting NEET for Allied & Paramedical.
- Major medical universities aligned with NEET UG based merit.
11. Tamil Nadu
- Many Allied Health programs already under centralized counseling.
- NEET for Nursing gaining adoption step-by-step.
12. Telangana / Andhra Pradesh
- Trend shifting toward NEET-based seats.
- State-level entrance still active for some programs.
13. Kerala
- NEET-based selection used widely for BSc Nursing & Paramedical.
- High-quality healthcare institutions — competition is strong.
🔹 East & North-East
West Bengal
- Broader move toward NEET merit system.
- Govt colleges follow structured counseling.
Odisha / Bihar / Jharkhand
- Many Paramedical & Allied courses available.
- NEET requirement expanding every year.
Assam / North-Eastern states
- Nursing & Allied admissions through entrance exams, shifting towards NEET for standardization.
📝 Key Takeaways for Students
| Parameter | Trend |
|---|---|
| NEET for Allied Courses | Increasing rapidly across India |
| Nursing via NEET | Already active in many states |
| Paramedical admissions | Transitioning to NEET/Counseling based |
| Competition | Higher — but quality of education improves |
| Best strategy | Prepare early for NEET + stay updated |
Who should start NEET prep immediately?
✔ Students finishing 10th/11th/12th (Science PCB)
✔ Those targeting BSc Nursing / Paramedical / Allied programs
✔ Aspirants for government or top private medical colleges
Final Thoughts
India is moving toward one major entrance system for healthcare admissions, meaning NEET is becoming a gateway not only for MBBS but also for Nursing & Allied Health Sciences. Early preparation will give students a strong advantage for 2025-2026 admissions.
