Is GAHET better than NEET entrance test: A Comparative Guide

As demand for healthcare professionals particularly in allied health sciences increases, Indian students are no longer relying on conventional entry points in healthcare services such as NEET. Global Allied Healthcare Entrance Test (GAHET 2025) has become the first country-wide entrance exam of India in the field of allied health courses. But what is the comparison between GAHET and NEET and which one is better and preferable to Gen Z medical aspirants? 

 

What is the NEET entrance exam?

NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is the most popular entrance exam for undergraduate medical (MBBS), dental (BDS), and some allied health courses in India. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The subjects covered in this exam are Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. To be eligible for taking NEET, students must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English. Usually this medical entrance exam is conducted in May every year and the application is through the NTA NEET portal, 

 

What is GAHET?

GAHET (Global Allied Healthcare Entrance Test) is a pioneering entrance exam designed specifically for students aspiring to build careers in allied health sciences. Unlike NEET, which is primarily for MBBS and BDS admissions, GAHET opens doors to a variety of paramedical and allied health courses. The subjects covered in this exam are Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. To be eligible for taking this paramedical entrance exam, the candidates must meet criteria set by the conducting authority (details on gahet.org ). The exam can be given any month, as per one's convenience. 

 

Difference between GAHET and NEET

 

Feature	GAHET	NEET UG
Focus	Allied Health/Paramedical Courses	MBBS, BDS, some Allied Health
Subjects	Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English	Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Exam Pattern	GenZ-friendly, modern aptitude assessment	Traditional MCQ-based
Eligibility	10+2 Science (Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology/ Botany/ Zoology/ Mathematics as main subjects with at least 50% marks and should have passed out from the recognized institution or board.)	10+2 Science (PCB)
Application Process	Online at gahet.org	Online via NTA NEET portal
Exam	Every Month	Once a Year
Institutes Covered	Leading  private allied health colleges across India	Medical, dental, some paramedics
Job Roles	Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Physiotherapist Dialysis Technician Respiratory Therapist Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist  OTT Biomedical Engineer  Medical Record Technician  Rehabilitation Counselor And more…	Doctor through mbbs Postgraduate medical education Dental Surgery MSc MBA Medicine teaching Legal medical advisor Dental degree BAMS And more…

 

Why GAHET is best for GenZ paramedical aspirants?

Global Allied Healthcare Entrance Exam is a 100% online exam with no negative marking. It is suitable for all the genZ who have a different view of exams. Through this paramedical entrance exam students get easy admission in the top Private paramedical  colleges. All the aspirants who wish to pursue a career in healthcare but do not wish to be a doctor or a nurse,  there are many other opportunities in healthcare that pay much better and hold similar significance as that of a doctor and a nurse. To pursue such a career, students don’t need to take NEET, they can simply opt for a decent entrance test like GAHET if they believe they have all the skills/ potential and NEET didn’t go well for them or NEET is not something they are willing to take.  

 

Reasons to Give GAHET over NEET

1. Contemporary, Student-Centered Practice: 

GAHET has been developed with a view of the current students. The exam pattern is not as rote as before, but tests all round aptitude, ability and English language proficient-abilities which are so important in any global healthcare career.

 

1. Broader Career Choices:

NEET is a gateway to MBBS and BDS but GAHET is a goldmine of opportunities to explore in the world of allied health sciences such as doors of physiotherapy, medical lab technology, radiology and so on. The demand for these careers in India and abroad is high.

 

1. Adaptable and open Procedure: 

GAHET application and examination is straightforward and clear, and all the information is posted on the gahet.org. The exam is done through several centres and it is easily reached by students around the country.

 

1. Employability-focus: 

The skills required to work in the contemporary healthcare sector are reflected in GAHET syllabus and evaluation style. This has made the students qualified in GAHET more industrial-ready and employable.

 

1. National First Allied Health Exam: 

The first of its kind is a national-level entrance in the allied health field called GAHET set in India, specialised and focused; thus, it should be preferred by a student who knows their career choice.

 

There is also a paramedical entrance test in AIIMS which is very competitive and is restricted to AIIMS campuses. The date of examination AIIMS Paramedical 2025 will be posted on the official site of AIIMS. But GAHET has a wider selection of allied health colleges which offer a wider variety of colleges in which students can select.

 

So Which Entrance Exam to take?

1. If you dream of becoming a doctor (MBBS/BDS): NEET is mandatory.
2. If you want a rewarding career in allied health sciences: GAHET is the best route, offering flexibility, modern assessment, and a Gen Z-friendly approach.
3. If you want to keep all options open: You can appear for both exams, as their schedules usually don’t clash

 

The medical field is advanced and the entrance tests are too. GAHET 2025 is nothing short of an alternative method to NEET and a movement towards the more accessible and appealing allied health careers among the young population of India. Are you a Gen Z professional who wants to have a dynamic and skill-based healthcare career that is future-ready? There could not be a better option other than GAHET.

 

To get further information and latest updates, refer to the official GAHET site.