NTA Clarification on NEET 2024 Result, Cut off and Grace Marks

NTA Clarification on NEET 2024: Since the NEET 2024 results were announced on June 4, 2024, students and stakeholders have raised concerns about anomalies in the merit list, top scorers, and scoring system. This year, an unusually high number of 67 candidates received perfect scores, compared to previous years when only two or three candidates did.

Furthermore, two candidates reportedly scored 718 and 719 out of 720 in NEET 2024, which appears unlikely given the exam's marking scheme. To address these concerns raised by stakeholders regarding anomalies in the NEET 2024 results, the National Testing Agency (NTA) issued a press release on June 6, 2024. NTA press release on NEET 2024 aims to clarify discrepancies in the NEET 2024 merit list , scoring system, and top scorers.

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NTA Clarification on NEET 2024 Cut off

In its recent NTA press release on NEET 2024, the NTA mentioned that cutoff scores are determined based on candidates' overall performance each year. The increase in NEET 2024 cut off marks reflects the exam's competitiveness and the higher standards achieved by candidates this year. NEET 2024 cutoff scores and average marks of candidates who qualify (out of 720) vary annually, as shown below:

Students must watch this video by Alakh sir, which addresses students' doubts and explains each and every justification given by the NTA for students in detail. PW teachers are standing and raising their voices for fair decisions for students in this NEET 2024 Scam .

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NTA Clarification on NEET Grace Marks for Loss of Time

NTA reply on NEET 2024, saying that several candidates filed petitions in the High Courts of Punjab & Haryana, Delhi, and Chhattisgarh, citing exam time lost during NEET (UG) 2024 held on May 5, 2024, at certain centres. These issues required careful consideration for resolution.

To address these concerns, NTA formed a Grievance Redressal Committee comprising experts from examinations and academia. This committee reviewed the grievances and representations using factual reports from officials and CCTV footage from relevant exam centers.

After assessment, the Committee compensated affected candidates based on their answering efficiency and time lost, following guidelines from the Supreme Court’s June 13, 2018 judgment (W.P. 551 of 2018). A total of 1563 candidates received compensation, resulting in revised marks ranging from -20 to 720. Notably, two candidates received scores of 718 and 719 marks respectively due to compensatory marks.

CCTV analysis confirmed that the integrity of the examination was maintained at these centers.

NEET 2024 Topper List

NTA Clarification on NEET 2024 Toppers List (AIR 1)

In 2023, a total of 20,38,596 candidates appeared for the exam, while in 2024, this number increased to 23,33,297 . With more candidates participating, there was a rise in high scorers due to the larger candidate pool. The National Testing Agency (NTA) received 13,373 challenges regarding the provisional answer key for a Physics question. Upon review by Subject Experts, it was decided that two options should be considered correct instead of one due to differences between old and new editions of the NCERT textbook.

Out of the 67 candidates who achieved a perfect score of 720/720 , 44 benefited from the revised answer key in Physics , and 6 received additional marks due to time lost during the exam . It's important to note that the top performers are from various regions across the country, as highlighted in the NTA press release on NEET 2024 dated June 4, 2024.

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NTA Clarification on NEET 2024 Transparency in Exam Process

NTA reply on NEET 2024 exam process and stated that the results of NTA examinations, including NEET (UG), are released as soon as the necessary checks are completed after the Answer Key challenge period. NTA successfully announced the results for approximately 2.3 million candidates within 30 days. The results for JEE (Main) 2024 Session-1 were declared in 11 days, and the combined results for Sessions 1 and 2 were declared in 15 days. The NEET (UG) 2024 results were processed following the established procedure.

NTA Clarification on NEET 2024 Unfair Means Cases

Actions taken in cases of Unfair Means (UFM) follow the existing rules, including canceling candidatures and barring individuals from future NTA exams. The NTA has filed cases against impersonators, and some cases have also been registered by the State Police.

NTA is providing necessary support to agencies investigating matters related to NEET (UG) 2024. While the outcomes of these investigations are still pending, the NTA has firmly denied any instances of a paper leak.

On May 6, 2024, the NTA press release on NEET 2024 stating that no paper leak had occurred, despite rumors on social media. The NTA has consistently maintained that the integrity of the examination was not compromised.

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