NTA Clarifies NEET (UG) 2024 Results: Addressing Your Concerns

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1. Higher Cut-Offs: Why Did They Jump This Year?

Understanding the Cut-off: The cut-off scores are crucial as they determine eligibility for admission. These scores are based on the overall performance of candidates each year, reflecting the examination's competitive nature. This year, the cut-off for the Unreserved (UR) category has increased to 164 marks from last year’s 137 marks

Yearly Comparison: Here’s a comparative look at the cut-off scores and average marks of qualified candidates over the past five years:

2. Compensatory Marks for Lost Time? What's That About?

What Happened?

Grievance Redressal

Outcome:

• Compensation: 1563 candidates were compensated based on their answering efficiency and the time lost.
• Marks Adjustment: The revised marks ranged from -20 to 720. Notably, two candidates’ scores were adjusted to 718 and 719 due to compensatory marks.
• Integrity Assurance: CCTV analysis confirmed that the examination's integrity was not compromised.

3. Hold on! So Many Toppers? Let's Break it Down

• Larger Candidate Pool: Compared to 2023, there was a significant increase in the number of test-takers in 2024. With more students competing, it's natural to see a larger pool of high scorers emerge. Think of it like a bigger talent pool!
• Answer Key Revision: A twist came with the answer key for a Physics question. Due to conflicting information in old and new NCERT editions, the NTA revised the key, allowing two options to be considered correct instead of just one. This revision directly impacted some students' scores, potentially pushing a few into the top ranks.

Let's see the topper breakdown:

• A total of 67 candidates scored the perfect 720/720.
  • 44 of these toppers benefited from the answer key revision for the Physics question.
  • The remaining 6 received compensatory marks for documented time loss during the exam.

4. Transparency in the Exam Process: Can We Trust It?

• Advance city intimation lets you know your exam centre well in advance.
• Detailed admit cards provide all the necessary information for the exam day.
• Exam advisories keep you updated on important guidelines and procedures.
• Scanned copies of OMR sheets and recorded responses are displayed for review.
• You can submit objections to the provisional answer keys.
• The final answer keys are published on the official website.
• Scanned OMR Answer Sheets and Score Cards are sent to your email.
• Regular briefings and press releases keep everyone informed.

5. Unfair Means Cases: Are They Being Addressed?

Still Have Questions?

• Helpline Number: +91-11-40759000
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.nta.ac.in, https://exams.nta.ac.in/NEET/.

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